Invoicing for rental businesses 

A lot of people are looking to rent out their apartment and houses. You can rent out an apartment or house as a private person or you can set up a rental business. In this article we'll take a closer look at how to invoice for rent. 

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A lot of people are looking to rent out their apartment and houses. You can rent out an apartment or house as a private person or you can set up a rental business. In this article we’ll take a closer look at how to invoice for rent. 

It’s a good idea to have documentation of the rental relationship when you rent out an apartment or a house. Businesses are required to have this documentation, for example in the form of invoices, but it can be a good idea to send invoices to your renters even if you rent out privately. This gives you proof: If there are ever any payment issues, it’s easier to get your money when you have documentation of the rental relationship and the price.

Invoicing for private rental 

It’s a good idea to invoice for private rental. This is safeguard both for you and the person or company you are renting out to. 

Some rental sites, such as Airbnb, provide you with invoices automatically. 

You can also use invoice software to make invoices. With the free invoice software from Conta you can easily create and send invoices to your customers. This is a smart solution for private rental, and you can follow up on payments from your dashboard.

Invoicing for rental businesses

If private rental is your only income, it’s a good idea to set up a rental business.

All rental companies are required to have documentation of their rentals. If you have a hotel or a reception of any kind, you might have a cash register where you can generate receipts as documentation. Otherwise, you need an invoicing solution.

If your rental company uses a rental site such as Airbnb, you can send out invoices through their site. If you have your own website or use Facebook or other sites to rent out apartments or houses, you can use invoice software to make the invoices. 

Make your invoices look professional

It’s important for your business that your invoices look professional. Make sure there are no spelling errors, wrong information or wrong prices in your invoice.

Also, make sure to add your company logo to the invoice, this will both make it your own and add a professional touch. A professional invoice will give the customer a better impression of your business and build a strong brand.

See also: The ultimate guide to invoicing

With Conta you can create unlimited invoices for free.


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