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Retainer Invoice Templates
A retainer fee helps clients know they have a professional on deck and ensures you get advance payment for your work. Bill for your retainer fees with a downloadable retainer invoice template.
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Download the Retainer Invoice Template
Create your own professional retainer invoices with downloadable retainer invoice templates that you can fill out and customize in minutes.
If you have some time and want to create your own template, we provide that option for free.
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Bill From:
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Invoice Number:
Date:
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$0.00
| Description | Rate | Qty | Line Total |
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Enter an item name Describe this item | 0.00 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Subtotal | 0.00 |
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| 0.00 | |
| Total | 0.00 |
| Amount Due (USD) | $0.00 |
Retainer Invoice Template
Ensure you get paid on time and give your clients confidence in your services with a free retainer invoice template that lets you request and secure your advance deposit.
Word invoice template
Word invoice templates provide a simple solution for invoicing on a widely used program, offering compatibility with many different types of devices and software.
Excel invoice template
Excel invoice templates are easy to edit and offer formulas that make calculations a breeze. They help save time and reduce errors by doing the math for you.
Google Docs invoice template
The Google Docs invoice template makes it simple to download and customize a pre-made fillable template that’s ready to send in minutes.
Google Sheets invoice template
Google Docs invoice templates offer a collaborative experience. Different users can edit documents simultaneously, making it ideal for businesses with remote teams or client collaboration.
PDF invoice template
PDF invoice templates offer a file format that is widely used and accessible to many. These templates have the option of password protection to keep sensitive payment information secure.
More Invoice Templates by Industry
Contracting can involve working with a wide range of services, from plumbing and painting to outdoor and lawn care. Whether you offer these services yourself or choose to work with other independent contractors, invoice templates related to contracting make it easy to invoice for any job your clients might need.
Looking for more invoice template options? Browse our main invoice template page to explore a wide variety of invoice templates for different industries.
Plumbers can bill for contract labor and materials like pipes, fittings, and more with customizable plumbing invoice templates.
Retainer Invoice Template vs. FreshBooks
Professional retainer invoices empower you to easily bill your customers, but they’re limited in all the details and features they offer. Discover how FreshBooks invoicing software can help grow your business today:

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FreshBooks
| Features | Free invoice template | |
|---|---|---|
Flexible invoice templates | ||
Printable formats | ||
Email invoices at no cost | ||
Accept payments on invoices | ||
Schedule invoices | ||
Automate payment reminders and late fees | ||
Manage paid and outstanding invoices | ||
Set up deposits for projects | ||
Add discounts and credits to invoices | ||
Automate recurring subscription invoices | ||
Create and send invoices via mobile devices | ||
Access your invoices FOREVER on the cloud |
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