FRL·002Invoice · Free · no account
Create a quote online, free and with no account
A clear quote, then the invoice in one click once your client accepts.
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Generated Totals to the cent · engine v1.3 FRL·002 · tested 2026-10-06
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Invoice preview
Quote preview
QUOTE
From
Bill to
| Description | Quantity | Unit price | Rate (%) | Total |
|---|
- Subtotal
- Total
Indemnité forfaitaire pour frais de recouvrement : 40 €
Pas d'escompte pour paiement anticipé.
Accepted — date and client signature
This tool helps you structure a quote. It doesn't replace accounting or legal advice — check the requirements that apply to your country and situation before sending.
Invoicing aid tool: check your numbering and VAT obligations with your accountant or the Urssaf (French social security agency).
This doesn't replace advice from a chartered accountant or HMRC for your VAT situation.
There's no single US federal invoice law — these fields follow common best practice. Sales tax depends entirely on your state; check your State Department of Revenue or a local accountant.
2027 e-invoicing checklist (free)
What to sort out before issuing e-invoices becomes mandatory in France, on 1 September 2027. Leave your email: the Forge Log (2 emails a month) flags every change to the checklist.
What the tool does not do
- It does not send the quote to your client.
- Clairsmith keeps none of your invoices: save your copy. Your details can be remembered in this browser only (on-device memory); without a .json backup, clearing the browser erases them.
- It is not legal advice on your terms.
- “Check and fill” sends only the client's SIREN to the French government's business directory, on click. The VAT number is calculated from the SIREN, not verified: a client under the French VAT exemption scheme may not have one. Confirm it with them.
Build notes
- Version
- FRL·002 · v1.3
- Checked on
- Sources
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- economie.gouv.fr — Facturation électronique checked 2026-10-01
- impots.gouv.fr — Espace professionnel checked 2026-10-01
- api.gouv.fr — API Recherche d'entreprises (Annuaire des entreprises) checked 2026-10-06
- Tests
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- Totaux : même moteur que la facture · CI test:facturx
- Mon atelier : schéma, migration, import, numéro suivant, SIREN (unitaires) ; parcours complet sans requête réseau (e2e, axe) · CI test:atelier + test:e2e (Playwright)
- Vérification du SIREN : clé de TVA (3 SIREN réels), lecture de la réponse, entreprise fermée, introuvable, panne ; aucune requête sans clic (e2e) · CI test:outils + test:e2e (Playwright)
- Role of AI
- AI-assisted first draft of the code and copy, reviewed and corrected. Maths and formats checked by automated tests.
- Known limits
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- It does not send the quote to your client.
- Clairsmith keeps none of your invoices: save your copy. Your details can be remembered in this browser only (on-device memory); without a .json backup, clearing the browser erases them.
- It is not legal advice on your terms.
- “Check and fill” sends only the client's SIREN to the French government's business directory, on click. The VAT number is calculated from the SIREN, not verified: a client under the French VAT exemption scheme may not have one. Confirm it with them.
- History
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- · VAT 2027: the right reference is art. L. 233-3 du CIBS
- · Reminders, quotes, day rate: guidance under each tool
- · v1.2 · On-device memory: your details carried from one invoice to the next
Three steps, no sign-up.
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Enter your details and your client's.
The notes follow the country you pick: United Kingdom, United States or France.
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Describe the work.
Lines, quantities, prices and validity date: totals are worked out to the cent, with the same engine as the invoice.
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Print it, then invoice.
Save the quote as PDF. Once accepted, “Turn into an invoice” carries everything over to the invoice generator.
Free online quote: what to include and how long it lasts
What to put on a quote
In France, a quote (“devis”) is not required for every service. It is required in some sectors, for example building work and emergency repairs, removals, or home-help services. Elsewhere it is still useful to pin down what you are promising. A French quote states at least:
- the date of the quote and how long the offer is valid;
- your business name and address;
- the client's name;
- a precise description of each service, with quantity and unit price;
- the total excluding tax and including tax, or the VAT exemption wording if it applies.
Some sectors require extra mentions: check the rules for yours. This tool does not replace legal advice.
How long should a quote be valid?
French law sets no general validity period: it is up to you to state one on the quote. Pick a date that fits your schedule and the likely movement of your costs.
In France, once signed with the words “bon pour accord” (agreed), the quote binds both parties. A clear validity date avoids long debates over an outdated price.
From quote to invoice in Clairsmith
To create your quote online, the tool adapts the mentions to the country (France, United Kingdom, United States), handles the validity date, calculates totals to the cent and saves the quote as a PDF from your browser. It is a free online quote, with no account.
When the client says yes, “Turn into an invoice” carries the details over to the invoice generator, so you retype nothing. No account. Clairsmith keeps nothing you type.
Frequently asked questions
Is a quote mandatory for a freelancer?
In France, not for every service. It is required in some sectors, such as building work and emergency repairs, removals, or home-help services. Even when it is not required, it puts the price and scope of the job in writing.
What validity period should I put on a quote?
French law sets no general one. You choose it and write it on the quote, next to the issue date. Base it on your schedule and how stable your prices are.
How do I make a free online quote without an account?
Fill in the tool's fields, check the totals, then save the quote as a PDF from your browser. There is no account to create. Clairsmith keeps nothing you type.
What does “bon pour accord” mean?
It is the wording the client writes before signing a French quote. Once signed that way, the quote binds both parties. Keep a dated, signed copy.
Related tools
Free service agreement template (Word)
FR/EN contracts, terms and reminders: the International Freelance Kit