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Proforma invoice

A proforma invoice is a preliminary invoice you send to a customer before the delivery or service takes place, often as a formal quotation. It is not an official VAT invoice and does not entitle the recipient to VAT reclaim. Proforma invoices are widely used in international trade for customs purposes or as proof of value. After delivery you send the final invoice for VAT return processing.

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