Free Invoice Generator for United States

Create a professional United States invoice in US Dollar (USD) in under two minutes — no signup, no watermark, no fees. Built for freelancers, contractors and small businesses billing clients in United States.

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Invoicing in United States at a glance

Currency	US Dollar (USD, $)
Tax system	Sales Tax (state and local; no federal VAT/GST)
Standard rate	Varies by state (combined ~0%–10%)
Reduced rates	Varies by state; many exempt groceries and prescription drugs. 5 states have no sales tax (AK, DE, MT, NH, OR)
Business tax ID	EIN — 9-digit EIN, formatted XX-XXXXXXX
Tax authority	IRS (federal tax IDs); state revenue departments (sales tax)
Date format	MM/DD/YYYY

What a United States invoice must include

Seller name and address
Buyer name and address
Invoice date and unique invoice number
Description of goods/services with quantity and price
Sales tax shown separately (where the state requires)
Total amount due
EIN and/or state sales-tax permit number where required

2026 update for United States: The US has no national VAT/GST and no federal sales tax — sales tax is set and administered entirely at state and local level, so identical goods can carry different tax in neighbouring jurisdictions. There is currently no federal or state e-invoicing mandate.

How to create a United States invoice (free, no signup)

Add your business details — name, address and your EIN if you are registered.
Add line items and tax — list your goods or services, set the USD currency and apply Varies by state (combined ~0%–10%) Sales Tax where it applies.
Download and send — export a print-ready PDF and send it to your client. Start now in the free generator.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the United States invoice generator free?

Yes. Banana Invoice is 100% free for United States — create, customise and download professional invoices in US Dollar (USD) as a PDF with no signup, no watermark and no fees.

What tax do I charge on an invoice in United States?

United States uses Sales Tax (state and local; no federal VAT/GST), with a standard rate of Varies by state (combined ~0%–10%). You add the tax as a separate line on the invoice and show your EIN where required. The IRS (federal tax IDs); state revenue departments (sales tax) administers it.

What must a United States invoice include?

A compliant United States invoice should show your EIN, a unique invoice number and date, the buyer's details, a description of goods or services, the tax rate and amount, and the total payable in USD.

Do I need a EIN to send an invoice in United States?

If you are registered for Sales Tax you must show your EIN on the invoice. Unregistered freelancers and small businesses can still send a simple invoice without charging tax.