Professional invoices, built for UK contractors
No card required · Unlimited invoices · HMRC compliant. Built by the team at ContractorUK.
Invoicing built for the way contractors work
If you're a contractor, freelancer or limited company director, you know the routine. Every month it's the same admin cycle — creating invoices, checking VAT figures, tracking payments and pulling together records when your accountant asks for them.
Too often this still means working from Word documents, spreadsheets or generic invoicing tools that weren't designed for how UK contractors operate. VAT gets calculated manually, invoice details copied each month and payment records tracked separately just to stay organised.
It's time-consuming, easy to get wrong and a distraction from the work that actually earns you money.
That's why we built RECRD — a free invoicing tool designed specifically for UK contractors. It creates HMRC-compliant invoices, calculates VAT automatically, tracks payments and generates professional PDF exports, so you can spend less time on admin and more time doing billable work.
Create your first invoice in 3 steps
RECRD automatically calculates VAT, tracks what you've collected, and shows exactly what you owe HMRC. Built specifically for UK contractors, freelancers, and limited companies.
1. Add your brand
Paste your website URL or upload your logo. RECRD extracts your brand colours and creates a fully customised invoice automatically.
- Auto-extract brand colours from logo or website
- Choose from 5 professional templates
- Customise fonts, colours, and layout
2. Add line items
Add services, products, or day rates. RECRD automatically calculates VAT at 20% (or custom rates) and shows the total.
- Automatic VAT calculation at 20%, 5%, or custom rates
- Add unlimited line items with descriptions
- Real-time total updates as you type
3. Send & track
Email your invoice directly from RECRD. Track when it's opened, when the payment link is clicked, and when you're paid.
- Email delivery with real-time open tracking
- Instant PDF download
- Payment link integration (Stripe)
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Never do manual VAT tracking again
RECRD automatically calculates VAT, tracks what you've collected, and shows exactly what you owe HMRC. Built specifically for UK contractors, freelancers, and limited companies.
HMRC-Compliant Invoices
Every invoice includes all required HMRC fields: unique number, dates, VAT breakdown, company details. Perfect for contractors, IR35, and limited companies.
Automatic VAT Calculation
Add line items and RECRD calculates VAT at 20% (or custom rates). Dashboard shows total VAT collected and quarterly summaries for your VAT return.
Brand Extraction
Paste your website URL or upload your logo. RECRD auto-extracts your brand colours and creates a fully customised invoice in seconds.
Email with Tracking
Send invoices directly from RECRD. Track when your client opens the invoice, clicks the payment link, and when payment is received.
Stripe Payment Links
Add a "Pay Now" button to your invoices. Clients pay by card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Funds arrive in your bank account in 2 days.
5 Professional Templates
Choose from Modern, Classic, Minimal, HMRC, or Contractor templates. All templates are fully customisable and optimised for UK business standards.
Automatic VAT tracking for contractors
RECRD tracks every penny of VAT you collect. See exactly what you owe HMRC with quarterly summaries, real-time dashboards, and CSV exports for your accountant.
Real-Time VAT Dashboard
See total VAT collected, VAT owed to HMRC, and quarterly breakdowns. Never miss a VAT return deadline again.
Quarterly VAT Summaries
Automatic quarterly VAT reports ready for your accountant or HMRC submission. Export to CSV or view in your dashboard.
Multiple VAT Rates
Standard 20%, reduced 5%, zero-rated, or custom rates. Perfect for contractors with mixed-rate services or overseas clients.
CSV Export for Accountants
Export all invoices and VAT data to CSV. Perfect for Xero, QuickBooks, or sending to your accountant at year-end.
Everything UK contractors need
RECRD understands UK contracting. IR35, limited companies, day rates, and retainers — we've built features specifically for how contractors work.
Day Rate Invoicing
Invoice by day rate with automatic calculations. Add days worked, rate per day, and RECRD calculates the total with VAT.
IR35 Compliant
All invoices include required fields for IR35 compliance: company details, unique invoice numbers, payment terms, and full VAT breakdown.
Limited Company Ready
Add your company name, registration number, VAT number, and registered address. Perfect for contractors trading through a limited company.
Quick Invoice Templates
Save your most common invoice items as templates. Reuse client details, line items, and payment terms to create invoices even faster.
Revenue Dashboard
Track total revenue, outstanding invoices, and payment status. See your contracting income at a glance with charts and summaries.
Duplicate & Resend
Quickly duplicate previous invoices for repeat clients. Change the date and invoice number, then send — perfect for monthly retainers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. RECRD is completely free to use with unlimited invoices. Create, send, and track professional HMRC-compliant VAT invoices at no cost. No credit card required. Optional Pro plan (£9.99/month) adds payment links and advanced features.
Yes. All RECRD invoices include the required HMRC fields: unique invoice number, your company details, client details, invoice date, payment terms, itemised line items with VAT breakdown, and your VAT registration number (if applicable). Fully compliant for UK contractors and limited companies.
RECRD automatically calculates VAT at 20% (or custom rates) on every invoice line item. Your dashboard shows total VAT collected, VAT owed to HMRC, and quarterly VAT summaries. Export to CSV for your VAT return or accountant. Never manually calculate VAT again — it's all tracked in real-time.
Yes. Upload your logo or paste your website URL and RECRD will auto-extract your brand colours and create a fully branded invoice. Choose from 5 professional templates (Modern, Classic, Minimal, HMRC, Contractor) and customise colours, fonts, and layouts to match your brand perfectly.
Yes. RECRD is fully mobile-responsive. Create, edit, send and track invoices from your phone or tablet. The invoice builder works seamlessly on iOS and Android — perfect for contractors on the go.
Yes. Connect your Stripe account and add a "Pay Now" button to your invoices. Clients can pay by card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Funds arrive in your bank account in 2 business days. Available on Pro plan (£9.99/month).
RECRD tracks every invoice in real-time. See when your client opens the email, views the invoice, clicks the payment link, and when payment is received. Your dashboard shows all invoices with status: Draft, Sent, Viewed, Paid, or Overdue.
Not yet. RECRD currently focuses on invoicing and VAT tracking. Expense tracking and receipt management are on the roadmap for 2026. For now, use RECRD for all your contractor invoicing and a separate tool for expenses.
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