Invoice

The invoice is an important in the Export Trade. And invoice always contains all the information which the customer requires. The invoice will be sent to the customer by post, or through an agent or bank.

In the Export Trade there is a special type of invoice. It is called a Pro Forma Invoice. The invoice is similar to the normal invoice in almost every respect but there is one essential difference.

The goods shown on this invoice are one dispatched to the customer but are held until either payment or further intructions have been received.

In the Export Trade the customer frequently ask for the Pro Forma Invoice, because it gives him complete information of all costs and changes.

In addition, he may need the Pro Forma Invoice in order to apply for an Import Licence for the currency in countries where import restrictions or currency restrictions are in force.