Create a tax invoice

A tax invoice is the legal document that records a sale. It is what your client uses to claim input VAT on their end, and it is what drives your income figures, VAT return, and analytics in Amaniq.

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Steps

1. Go to Income → Invoices → New Invoice.
2. Set the document type to Invoice.
3. Fill in:
   • Client — select from your saved customers or enter a new one. For clients who are VAT-registered, enter their TIN so it appears on the invoice.
   • Invoice date and due date.
   • Currency — TZS for local clients; USD or EUR for international clients.
   • Line items — description, quantity, unit price. Add as many lines as needed.
   • Tax type — Standard (18% VAT), Zero-Rated, Exempt, or Not Registered.
4. Review the totals (net, VAT, gross).
5. Click Save as Draft to keep editing, or Send to lock the invoice number and make it official.

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Sending the invoice

Clicking Send locks the invoice number. After this:

• The number cannot change or be reassigned
• You can download the PDF and send it to the client manually
• Or enter the client's email and click Send by email to deliver it directly from Amaniq

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Invoice numbering

Invoice numbers are assigned automatically in sequence: INV-2026-001, INV-2026-002, and so on. Amaniq ensures there are no gaps or duplicates.

If you have existing invoices from before Amaniq that you are migrating in, you can set a starting number in Settings → Invoice Settings so the sequence continues from where you left off.

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Branch invoices

If your company has multiple branches, you can assign an invoice to a specific branch. The invoice PDF will show the branch's logo and contact details in the header, while the legal footer (TIN, VRN) shows the parent company's information — which is the correct legal structure in Tanzania.

Branches are set up in Settings → Company → Branches.