Pro-forma Invoices

A pro-forma invoice must be used when the goods are being supplied free of charge to the consignee, for example: samples, gifts or inter-company material.

A pro-forma invoice must contain the following information:

• Full name and postal address of the shipper and the receiver with contact details
• Number and date of issue of the pro-forma invoice
• Description of goods in plain language and in sufficient detail
• Quantity of goods, price per unit, total value of every position
• Total value of goods
• Currency
• Country of origin of the goods (manufacturer name is not obligatory, but helpful)
• The purpose for export (it is necessary to mention whether the shipment goes under the contract, or free of charge)
• Payment terms (indicate: FREE, value for customs purposes only)
• Delivery terms (Incoterms 2000) in accordance with agreement
• Number and date of agreement
• Invoices should contain signature and stamp