Invoice templates
Branding agency invoice template
Strategy, identity and guidelines billed as distinct line items, with a stated concept count to prevent scope disputes.
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Studio Monogram
Brand identity
INVOICE
#INV-2026-042
Bill to
Northstar Group
Alex Morgan
Engagement details
What this is
A branding agency invoice bills strategy, identity design, and guidelines as separate deliverables, since clients frequently assume "branding" covers more collateral (business cards, a website) than was actually scoped.
When to use it
- Billing a brand strategy or positioning phase
- Invoicing logo/identity design on concept approval or final delivery
- Billing brand guidelines as their own deliverable
What to include
Phase-based line items
Strategy, identity, and guidelines each billed separately, tied to payment milestones at approval points.
Concept count
How many logo/identity concepts were included in the price.
What's excluded
A note on what's not included (business cards, website, social templates) if relevant, to set expectations.
Template text
Copy this into your own document, or open it directly as a branded starting point in Hanko. Bracketed text like [Client Name] is a placeholder to fill in.
Invoice
Invoice #: [INV-001]
Issue date: [Date] | Due date: [Date]
From / Bill to
[Your Studio Name] / [Client Company Name]
Line items
Description Amount
Brand Strategy & Positioning $5,000
Logo & Identity Design (3 concepts) $6,000
Visual Identity System $4,000
Brand Guidelines Document $2,500
Totals
Subtotal: $17,500
Total due: $[amount]
Payment terms & methods
Due within [15] days of issue date. Payment milestones tied to concept approval and final delivery per the signed agreement.
Card, ACH, wire transfer [and stablecoin — USDC, if applicable].
How to customize it
- State the concept count explicitly — "concepts" without a number invites requests for more
- Bill guidelines as their own line item, distinct from the identity design itself
- Note what's excluded (collateral, website) if scope questions have come up during the project
Common mistakes
- No stated concept count, leading to open-ended requests for more directions
- Guidelines folded into the identity fee instead of billed as a distinct deliverable
- No note on what's excluded, leaving the client assuming collateral or a website was included
Frequently asked questions
How many logo concepts should a branding invoice reflect?
2-4 initial directions is typical, refined to one after feedback. State the number explicitly on the invoice or proposal.
Should guidelines be billed separately from the identity design?
Yes — guidelines involve distinct documentation work beyond the identity itself and are worth billing as their own line.
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