Sale Invoicing Method

The Odoo Sales invoicing method controls when and how a customer is billed for an order. This section covers the different ways Odoo Sales can generate invoices, from simple order based billing to milestone and time based methods.

What invoicing methods do

Odoo lets you choose whether products are invoiced once ordered or only once delivered, and supports additional billing approaches for services and projects: down payments, pro-forma invoices, time and materials, and milestone based invoicing.

Topics covered in this knowledge base

This section explains invoicing based on delivered or ordered quantities, taking down payments and sending pro-forma invoices, invoicing based on time and materials, reinvoicing expenses to customers, and invoicing project milestones.

Frequently asked questions

What is the default invoicing policy in Odoo Sales?

Invoice what is ordered, meaning customers are invoiced once the quotation is confirmed, regardless of delivery.

Can I invoice a project in stages?

Yes, through down payments, milestone invoicing, or invoicing based on time and materials, depending on the type of work.

Need help?

Need help choosing the right invoicing method in Odoo Sales? Contact support@thoughtlogik.com or see our Odoo implementation services.