A defensible invoice for Filipino freelancers billing internationally includes business and client details, line items tied to approved work, payment terms, due date, accepted methods (Wise, PayPal, bank transfer), and a SALAG-INV payment reference in Salag.
Included in Salag
agreement → deliverables → approval → invoice → payment
Invoice from approved work, then get paid with proof
For Filipino freelancers with overseas clients
Bill after deliverables are approved. Send clear invoices with SALAG-INV references, follow up with reminders, and match Wise/PayPal payments on the same timeline. Built Philippines-first for freelancers with overseas clients.
No credit card required · Free plan available
salag.app/invoice-generator
Invoice #1042
Acme Co.Due Apr 7
Homepage redesign v2₱32,000
Mobile responsive QA₱8,000
Revision round (approved)₱5,000
Total₱45,000
Reminder scheduledWise · PayPal
Why billing breaks down
Invoices fail when timing, scope, and payment proof are unclear
No due date, clients assume pay whenever
Vague line items that do not tie to approved deliverables
Missing payment instructions or SALAG-INV-style references
No follow-up system when invoices go overdue
PDFs in chat threads with no payment trail on record
Why it matters
Clear invoices on the path to payment
Line items tied to work
Break down deliverables, hours, and rates so clients see exactly what they are paying for, not a single vague total.
Automatic payment reminders
Workspace invoicing sends professional reminder emails when due dates pass, calm tone options, cooldowns, and limits built in.
Payment matching
Wise and PayPal connections auto-match inbound payments when clients use your invoice reference. Manual bank matching on higher plans.
Proof on the client timeline
Invoices sit on the same timeline as agreements, deliverables, and approvals: one record from scope to payment.
How it works
Three steps to clarity
1
Create a clear invoice
Add line items, due date, currency, and payment methods, PHP, USD, Wise, PayPal, GCash, Maya, or bank transfer.
2
Send or download
Use the free public generator for instant PDFs, or sign in to email invoices and track status in your workspace.
3
Remind, match, and record payment
Automatic reminders chase overdue invoices. Connected rails match payments. Paid status feeds your income record and client timeline.
Workflow: agreement → deliverables → approval → invoice → payment
Free public tool
Create your invoice now
No account required. Add line items, set a due date, and download a professional PDF in seconds. Sign in when you need email send, reminders, and payment matching.
Create invoice freeInstant PDF · Multi-currency · Filipino payment methods supported
Salag workspace
More than a PDF, invoicing connected to payment
The public generator is your fast start. The workspace adds automatic reminders, email delivery, payment matching, and client timeline records on every engagement.
Automatic payment reminders
Send polite, neutral, or firm reminder emails when invoices go overdue, with cooldowns so follow-up stays professional.
Email invoices from Salag
Send invoices directly to clients, track sent and viewed status, and keep billing on the client timeline.
SALAG-INV payment reference
Every workspace invoice gets a unique reference clients can use when paying, the anchor for automatic matching.
Wise & PayPal auto-matching
Connect payment rails on Freelancer+ and Salag marks invoices paid when the reference and amount match.
Recurring invoice templates
Set up retainers and repeat billing without rebuilding the same invoice every month.
Invoice analytics on the client timeline
See outstanding exposure, revenue trends, and tie each invoice back to agreements and deliverables on record.
Public generator vs Salag workspace
Public generator (free)
- ·Professional PDF download
- ·Multi-currency and Filipino payment methods
- ·Line items, tax, and terms
- ·Limited daily downloads without an account
Workspace (free account + paid plans)
- ·Save and send up to 5 invoices/month on Free
- ·Automatic payment reminders with tone control
- ·Wise & PayPal auto-matching (Freelancer+)
- ·Invoice analytics, branding, and Proof Package export
FAQ
Straight answers
Yes, in the Salag workspace. Overdue invoices can trigger professional reminder emails with polite, neutral, or firm tone, with cooldowns and limits so follow-up stays professional, not aggressive.
On Freelancer plans and above, connect Wise or PayPal and Salag auto-matches inbound payments when clients include your SALAG-INV reference. Bank statement upload is available for manual matching on higher tiers.
The public tool downloads a PDF you send yourself. Create a free Salag account to email invoices from the workspace, track status, and use automatic reminders.
An invoice is a billing record, not a contract. For formal agreements, use Salag Agreement Builder or legal review when your project requires it.
Yes. Add optional tax rates and breakdowns on the public generator or in workspace invoicing, useful for BIR-registered freelancers and international clients.
No. Reminders are structured, neutral, and escalation-aware, designed for clarity, not confrontation.
Open and send tracking lives in workspace invoicing. The public generator focuses on fast PDF creation.
Include them when your terms specify late fees. Consistency makes follow-up professional and predictable.
Start free, invoice with a clear record
Upgrade when you need reminders, payment matching, and the full agreement-to-payment timeline.