How does billing work?
Let's talk about the real stuff.
📈 So how does billing work with acracy?
LAUNCH INVOICING AT THE END OF THE PROJECT: at the end of a mission (or at the end of the months, for long ones), on your dashboard, click on "invoice" and fill in the billing information: work dates, number of working days, invoice number and VAT rate (if applicable), your billing reference, and your legal mentions (optional), etc. Do NOT include our commission.
CHOOSE FAST-TRACK OPTION OR NOT: before confiSome readersHow to invoice every month on a recurring mission?
For recurring missions, here are the steps to follow.
Option 1 - You have a large quote (for example, for 6 months) and you want to invoice it in several installments.
This is easy. On the "Quote" tab of the mission, click on "Invoice" on the corresponding quote, indicate the period concerned, and launch an interim invoice. You can invoice as many times as you want within a quote.
When you have invoiced the entire quote, then you need to launch a new quote, which brings us to...
Option 2Some readersWhen will I be paid?
A very good question.
1/ 🤔 Is the invoicing correctly launched?
First, check that you have launched the invoicing: at the end of a mission, you need to go to your dashboard and:
Click on "invoice" next to the mission and indicate the number of days worked (if "invoice" does not appear, it means that the client has not yet validated your quote or added a Purchase Order number, write to us and we'll follow up).
Your invoice is automatically generated (you can find it in the "Invoices" tabFew readersWhat is Fast-Track 💸 and how does it work?
You probably saw it on the website, at the time of invoicing we offer the Fast-Track option.
What is Fast-Track 💸?
The concept: In exchange for 3% of your invoice, you benefit from accelerated payment (= within a few days).
The technique: It's called factoring. Basically, we go through an external provider, Aria, who buys your invoice, advances it to you, and then we take care of repaying them when the client pays us. Aria charges 3% of the factoring price, hence the cost of 3% oFew readersThe acracy billing process
Here's the details of our invoicing process once a quote is approved on acracy:
Scenario 1: You have indicated in your administrative space that a Purchase Order (PO) must appear on the invoices we send you
A "Add a PO" button will appear on the mission line on your acracy dashboard, and you can click on it to enter the corresponding PO(s).
Once the PO(s) is entered and validated on the platform by you, the freelancer will be able to create the corresponding invoice.
Once the invoiceFew readersHow do I know if I have to charge VAT?
If you clicked on this article, it's probably because you are a little lost, either because you've just started out and don't know what to answer when asked, or because you're starting to earn a good living as a freelancer and you know you'll have to invoice VAT, but you don't know exactly when or how.
Many resources exist that will explain all of this in detail, but we're going to try to keep it SIMPLE.
🤓 First, what is VAT?
VAT, or Value Added Tax, is an indirect tax on consumption.
IFew readers"We need a credit." How do I handle ?
As not everyone is a fan of accounting, here's a little overview of what a credit note is.
A credit note is a document that allows the cancellation of an incorrect invoice (in case of duplication, for example) or the refund of a purchase.
Basically, it's like an invoice, but negative.
When issuing a credit note, you need to specify:
Which invoice it cancels (number/name)
The amount, and if necessary, the VAT (just like on a regular invoice).
And the final amount must be negative.
It'sFew readersI didn't charge the correct VAT! / I now have to charge VAT
Ouch, you followed the billing process perfectly fine, everything went smoothly, but suddenly you realize that:
you now need to invoice VAT and it applies to the invoice you have already issued
you invoiced the wrong VAT amount (10% instead of 20% for example)
you charged VAT but did not indicate it on the site
and now it's panic time.
It happens, grab a hot (or cold, or alcoholic, no judgement) drink and follow these simple steps:
1/ Provide all the necessary information in your adminFew readersI worked more days than planned / the mission will the mission will be longer than expected: what do I do?
So two things:
Inform the client: If you feel that a project is going to exceed the estimated time, let the client know in advance! If their budget is fixed, they will adjust the scope of the project, otherwise, get their agreement to extend the duration of the project.
Request a quote extension: If the project goes beyond the estimated time and the client agrees, you must request a quote extension on the website. You can select the relevant project on your dashboard and click on "addiFew readers