Ireland proforma
Ireland Proforma Invoice, advance payment requests and export customs
A proforma is a preview of the final invoice. Use it to request advance payment or for customs paperwork on exports. Revenue does not treat it as a VAT invoice.
- Document title clearly marked Proforma Invoice
- Proforma number and date
- Your business, VAT number and logo
- Customer name and address
- Description of goods or services
- Estimated VAT breakdown for information
- Total in €
- Note: This is not a VAT invoice
Can VAT be reclaimed from a proforma?
No. Revenue does not accept a proforma as evidence for VAT input credit.
When is a proforma useful?
Advance payment requests, export shipments, or when a customer wants a preview of the final invoice.