[zibizibi]

Hi,

I just finished a logo for a client who paid a 50% deposit and now he must pay the rest after I send him the invoice. But if I state the total price of the project one may think that this price is what must be paid although in reality only the 50% remaining must be paid.

On the other hand, since it is the official invoice of the project, it is expected to display the total price of the project.

So what should I do ?

[MikeChipshop]

Quite simply the invoice should state what's already been paid and what the remaining balance is.

[DigitalWorkshop]

I would suggest best practice would be to issue an invoice for the first half when you got the original advance and a second for the balance on completion. I'm surprised the client didn't require it.

Certainly makes the paperwork for accounting easier as you (and the client) have something to match the payment to. If the project goes over a financial year end it can be much easier this way too.

[zibizibi]

Thanks. I know one invoice per payment is better but is it really necessary ? Do all of you do this ?