Pro forma invoice workflow

Pro Forma Invoice Software for Shipping

Prepare pro forma invoices from reusable shipment data and keep the same customer, product, quantity and value information available for the final shipping paperwork.

Create the pre-shipment invoice without rebuilding the shipment.

A pro forma invoice commonly includes exporter and consignee details, product descriptions, quantities, estimated values, terms and shipment references. Shipping Documents Pro lets that information live in the shipment record so it can be reused when the transaction moves forward.

Reuse exporter and consignee information
Save product descriptions, quantities and origin details
Import larger line-item lists from CSV
Duplicate a prior shipment as a starting point
Print or save the finished pro forma invoice as PDF
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Pro forma vs. commercial invoice

Use the right document for the stage of the transaction.

A pro forma invoice is commonly used before a sale or shipment is finalized to communicate expected goods, quantities, values and terms. A commercial invoice is generally associated with the actual transaction and shipment. The exact document requirements depend on the customer, carrier, broker, destination and transaction.

Shipping Documents Pro supports both workflows so the same shipment data can be reused rather than typed again when a pro forma invoice becomes a commercial shipment.

Learn about the document

Review the document page for typical fields and practical preparation notes.

Read the pro forma invoice guide →

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