State that this is an invoice (anything which
states 'pro-forma invoice', 'copy invoice', 'statement' or 'This is Not a VAT
Invoice' will not be acceptable to the VAT Authorities)
Include the Date or Tax Point of the invoice
Include an invoice number (this helps to
distinguish invoices from the same supplier with the same date and amount)
Include the Customer's (your) correct company name
and address (as shown on the certificate of taxable status)
Include the total net amount (amount with out
VAT)
Include the total VAT amount and the VAT rate
charged
Include the total gross amount (the cost inclusive
of VAT)
Include the Suppliers name and address as well as
the VAT Registration number