What Makes an Invoice HMRC Compliant in 2026?
A complete checklist of mandatory details you must include on your invoices to meet HMRC requirements in the UK.
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| Feature | Free | Pro £9 one-time |
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| Invoices | Up to 3 | Unlimited |
| Templates | 3 (Classic, Modern, Minimal) | All 5 including Creative & Contractor |
| PDF Download | Yes | Yes |
| PDF Branding | "Created with InvoiceForged" footer | Clean, unbranded PDFs |
| Share via Email & WhatsApp | — | Yes |
| Copy & Native Share | — | Yes |
| Invoice Dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Categorization & Filters | — | Yes |
| Bulk CSV Export | — | Yes |
| Edit Existing Invoices | — | Yes |
| Logo Upload | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Currency | Yes | Yes |
| Priority Support | — | Yes |
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