Deposit or Advance, No Difference
An advance paid by a client of an architect or a lawyer is a form of deposit on services.
Issuing an Invoice
1st Invoice: Deposit
When you request an advance from your client, you issue a deposit invoice. This invoice is subject to VAT and the amount invoiced will be included in your income for the period.
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2nd Invoice: Balance
When you issue the final invoice, you only invoice the balance: total amount - amount already invoiced as a deposit.
💡 For more clarity for your client, indicate the total amount of the service on the final invoice. And add a negative line "Deposit already invoiced" showing the amount already invoiced as a deposit. This way, the client can see exactly what your service cost.
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