Billing models
Deposit Invoice Template
Request an upfront portion of the total before work begins, with the deposit amount clearly stated.
- How do I make a deposit invoice?
- In Receipt Caker, add a line describing the deposit, such as 40 percent upfront, and enter the amount. The generator totals it and applies any tax, giving the deposit due before work starts.
- How much should a deposit be?
- A deposit is usually a percentage of the total agreed with the client, often between a quarter and half. Pick a figure that covers your early costs and commitment, and state it plainly so both sides know what remains.
What to include on a deposit invoice
What you can do
- Add a deposit line with the amount or percentage
- Note the full value and balance for context
- Automatic totalling with an optional tax percentage
- Live preview to confirm the deposit reads clearly
- Free watermarked PNG export with no signup
- Pro removes the watermark, adds PDF export and logo upload
What a deposit invoice is
A deposit invoice requests part of the total price upfront, before work begins. It secures the booking and covers your early outlay, with the balance billed later once the work is done or reaches an agreed point.
It is common in project work, custom orders and services with material or scheduling costs, where you need commitment from the client before you start spending time or money.
When to take a deposit
Take a deposit when a job carries upfront costs, when you are reserving time in your schedule, or when you want a client to commit before you begin. It reduces the risk of doing work that never gets paid.
Agree the percentage and total in advance so the deposit invoice simply confirms a figure both sides expected. This keeps the request straightforward rather than a surprise.
What to include on the invoice
Describe the deposit clearly, ideally naming the percentage and the total it comes from, for example a deposit representing forty percent of the agreed price. This makes the remaining balance obvious.
Add the invoice number, issue date, payment terms and any tax. A short note of the full value and the balance still to come helps the client plan for the final invoice.
Building it in Receipt Caker
Add a deposit line with the amount, and optionally a note line showing the total and remaining balance. The generator totals the deposit and applies your tax rate if you set one.
Preview, then export a free watermarked PNG or upgrade to Pro for a clean PDF with your logo. When the work is done, build a separate final invoice showing the balance minus this deposit. Receipt Caker produces each document but does not track which have been paid.