Quote
A quote is a proposed price and scope that a seller gives before work or delivery is confirmed. It usually describes the goods or services, quantities, prices, taxes, validity period and important conditions. When the customer accepts it, the quote can guide the final work and invoice, but it is not itself a request for payment.
Why this matters when you invoice
A clear quote lets the customer approve scope and price before work begins. It also gives the seller a reference when preparing the eventual invoice.
Where it appears in the workflow
A quote uses its own document title and reference, issue date, validity period, proposed line items, pricing and conditions. It should make clear that payment is not yet being requested.
Quote example
A designer quotes €1,200 for a brand package, two revision rounds and delivery by 30 September. The quote is valid for 14 days. After acceptance and delivery, the designer issues an invoice.
Common mistakes
- Presenting a quote as though payment is already due.
- Omitting the validity period or scope boundaries.
- Changing the invoiced scope without recording the customer's approval.
Use the right document
Open the matching document mode, replace the example content and review the details before export.
This page explains common document usage. Your agreement and applicable local rules determine what applies to a transaction.
Frequently asked questions
Is a quote the same as an invoice?
No. A quote proposes scope and price before confirmation; an invoice requests payment for supplied or agreed billable work.
Can a quote become legally binding?
Acceptance can have contractual consequences depending on its wording, the agreement and local law. This glossary does not determine that effect.