So you’ve completed a project or two, and now want to get paid.
Step 1 – the invoice
First, according to your situation, choose one of the links to an invoice template. The templates provided are for reference only. They cannot be edited: If you would like to use the template to create an invoice in GoogleDocs, you will have to make a copy.
And if you are making an invoice for the first time, why not have some fun? Add a personal touch to the templates below by adding your own formatting and images. Here’s an example of a good invoice.
If you pay tax in Italy…
If you pay tax in Italy and have a
If you pay tax in Italy and have a
If you pay tax in the UK…
If you pay tax in the UK and are registered as self-employed there, you have to invoice us for your services. We’ve provided this template to help you produce an invoice. Please note the declaration to be signed at the bottom of the invoice. It will be necessary for you to print, sign and scan (or photograph) the invoice before sending it as an attachment to info@smarter-english.com
Moreover, you will need to send us a Certificate of Residency available from HMRC though this form. Sending us this certificate, together with the signed declaration on your invoice, will enable you to be paid in full without your invoice being subjected to a withholding tax by the Italian tax authority. Please scan and email the certificate to info@smarter-
If you pay tax in Spain…
If you pay tax in Spain, you have to invoice us for your services. You can do this as a freelancer or as an
Moreover, you will need to send us a
Some useful links about being a freelancer vs
If you pay tax in another country…
If you don’t see an option above which matches your situation, email us at info@smarter-english.com
Step 2 – the bank deets
Once you have created your document and emailed it to info@smarter-english.com, please insert your bank details in this form.
Why do you need to fill this information in, if you’ve already added it to your invoice? We will make batch-payments through the
Step 3 – get paid
If you pay tax in Italy…
Smarter English will pay you the full invoice balance, net any withholding taxes, immediately.
If you pay tax elsewhere…
Smarter English srl will pay you 70% of the invoice balance immediately. The remaining 30% will be paid upon receipt of a valid Certificate of residency exonerating you from the Italian withholding tax.
What? Wait…I’m confused.
Check out this crash course in withholding taxes