Hi, just got a new client and this is the first time I will be receiving a down payment (25%). Would you advise invoicing for this down payment, or just invoicing for the whole amount at the end of the project?

 

I think the best way would be to invoice for the down payment as proof it's been paid. Kind of answered the question there, but I'm guessing this is the usual way of doing things?

Hi

Yes, definitely send invoices for all the payments at the time, it is good for yours and client's records.

 

I can't say how others do it, but I think most people send deposit invoice and balance invoice, unless it's a bigger project and the payment is split into 3 or more milestones.

Yup, invoice for both Makes everyones life easier!

You'll soon find some projects last longer than others, I've worked on a couple of sites that have taken well over a year (not solid work - just clients get lazy) and had I not invoiced for the deposit originally I'd have had to trawl through my bank statements to find the original payment. Invoices are best practice for both you and your clients.

As everyone else has said, I'd invoice for the deposit. We normally invoice for the deposit and then on the final invoice we state that it's for the final payment.