{"id":548,"date":"2019-01-10T17:18:39","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T07:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/34.220.156.218\/blog\/?p=548"},"modified":"2024-02-25T14:05:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-25T04:05:16","slug":"difference-proforma-invoice-commercial-invoice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/difference-proforma-invoice-commercial-invoice\/","title":{"rendered":"The difference between a Proforma Invoice and Commercial Invoice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proforma Invoices and Commercial Invoices are important documents used in the global trade process.<\/h4>\n\u00a0\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Proforma Invoice?<\/h3>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>First, a <a href=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/template\/proforma_invoice\">Proforma Invoice document<\/a> is an important sales document that seller of goods creates.\u00a0 When there is an confirmed International Order, the seller will create a Proforma Invoice document and send it to the buyer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, this document will confirm the details of the new order. Also, it usually includes the seller&#8217;s bank details to request payment. Also, it&#8217;s important to note that a Proforma Invoice is issued <strong><em>before the goods have been produced or delivered<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/proforma-invoice-meaning-purchase-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A Proforma Invoice document is an important sales document that is created by the seller of goods.\u00a0 When an International order is confirmed, the seller will create a Proforma Invoice document and send it to the buyer.\u00a0 This document will confirm the details of the new order and usually includes the seller's bank details to request payment.\u00a0 It's important to note that a Proforma Invoice is issued before the goods have been produced or delivered.\u00a0\u00a0Read more about Proforma Invoices here.\u00a0\u00a0 (opens in a new tab)\">Read more about Proforma Invoices here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Commercial Invoice?<\/h4>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>A<a href=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/template\/commercial_invoice\"> Commercial Invoice document<\/a> is issued to the buyer\u00a0<strong><em>after the goods have been delivered or shipped<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 Also, the commercial invoice format is essentially the same as a proforma invoice. But importantly, the commercial invoice confirms the\u00a0<strong><em>exact quantity<\/em><\/strong> of the products that have actually been loaded and shipped.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/commercial-invoice-document-export-shipping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A Commercial Invoice document is issued to the buyer\u00a0after the goods have been delivered or shipped.\u00a0 The commercial invoice format is essentially the same as a proforma invoice, but the commercial invoice confirms the\u00a0exact quantity\u00a0of the products that have actually been loaded and shipped.\u00a0 Read more about Commercial Invoices here. (opens in a new tab)\">Read more about Commercial Invoices here.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, what is the difference between a Proforma Invoice and Commercial Invoice?<\/h4>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>The 2 documents are essentially the same thing, the difference may be that the final quantity on the Commercial Invoice can be different.\u00a0 Moreover, the quantity of products ordered (from the Proforma Invoice) is often different to the <strong><em>actual quantity<\/em><\/strong> of goods that have been shipped (Commercial Invoice). However, this is common in global trade.<\/p>\n<p>However, this difference in quantity of products supplied can be due to many reasons. Certainly the most commonly it&#8217;s because suppliers can have manufacturing issues. Other reason is the suppliers did not correctly plan how many products would actually fit inside shipping containers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To explain, please read more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesourcingblog.com\/10-causes-of-shipping-delays-from-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The 2 documents are essentially the same thing, the difference may be that the final quantity on the Commercial Invoice can be different.\u00a0 In global trade it is common that the quantity of products ordered (from the Proforma Invoice) is different to the actual quantity of goods that have been shipped (Commercial Invoice).\u00a0 This difference in quantity of products supplied can be due to many reasons.\u00a0 Most commonly it's because suppliers can have manufacturing issues or did not correctly plan how many products would actually fit inside shipping containers.\u00a0 Read more about some of the common shipping delays.\u00a0 After the goods have been shipped, buyers, Freight Forwarders and Customs will require a set of shipping documents to clear the goods into the country of import.\u00a0 The seller will provide the buyer with a \">some of the common shipping delays<\/a>.\u00a0 After the goods have been shipped, buyers, Freight Forwarders and Customs will require a set of shipping documents. For the reason that to clear the goods into the country of import.\u00a0 So, the seller will provide the buyer with a &#8220;set&#8221; of shipping documents. This includes a <a href=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/bill-of-lading-in-international-trade-shipments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The 2 documents are essentially the same thing, the difference may be that the final quantity on the Commercial Invoice can be different.\u00a0 In global trade it is common that the quantity of products ordered (from the Proforma Invoice) is different to the actual quantity of goods that have been shipped (Commercial Invoice).\u00a0 This difference in quantity of products supplied can be due to many reasons.\u00a0 Most commonly it's because suppliers can have manufacturing issues or did not correctly plan how many products would actually fit inside shipping containers.\u00a0 After the goods have been shipped, buyers, Freight Forwarders and Customs will require a set of shipping documents to clear the goods into the country of import.\u00a0 The seller will provide the buyer with a \">Bill of Lading<\/a> (proof of shipment), Commercial Invoice, Packing List and any other shipping documents as required.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read how a <a href=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/proforma-invoice-meaning-purchase-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Read how a Proforma Invoice works with a Purchase Order. (opens in a new tab)\">Proforma Invoice works with a Purchase Order<\/a>.<\/h5>\n<h5>Read how to digitally\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/countersigning-proforma-invoice-purchase-order-documents-trade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">countersign Proforma Invoices and Purchase Orders<\/a>\u00a0with your own digital company stamp and seal.<\/h5>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/countersigning-proforma-invoice-purchase-order-documents-trade\/\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Countersigning-Invoice-Purchase-Order-Documents-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Trade documents with digital signatures\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h3>After all, what information is included on Proforma Invoice and Commercial Invoice documents?<\/h3>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seller\u2019s company name, address and contact details<\/li>\n<li>Buyer\u2019s company name, address and contact details<\/li>\n<li>Method of Dispatch &#8211; Road, Rail, Air or Seafreight<\/li>\n<li>Type of shipment &#8211; FCL, LCL, Breakbulk or other<\/li>\n<li>Port of Loading and Port of Discharge (seaport or airport)<\/li>\n<li>Reference Number and Date<\/li>\n<li>Delivery Date<\/li>\n<li>Terms \/ Method of Payment<\/li>\n<li>Product Descriptions \u2013 including item codes, product descriptions, Unit Quantity, Unit Type, Price<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/incoterms-the-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Seller\u2019s company name, address and contact details\u2028Buyer\u2019s company name, address and contact details\u2028Method of Dispatch - Road, Rail, Air or Seafreight\u2028Type of shipment - FCL, LCL, Breakbulk or other\u2028Port of Loading and Port of Discharge (seaport or airport)\u2028Reference Number and Date\u2028Delivery Date\u2028Terms \/ Method of Payment\u2028Product Descriptions \u2013 including item codes, product descriptions, Unit Quantity, Unit Type, Price\u2028IncoTerm - The selling term agreed\u2028Any additional information\u2028Bank Details - the Proforma Invoice can include bank details requesting the buyer to make a payment\u2028Name, date and signature of authorized company representative (opens in a new tab)\">Incoterm\u00ae<\/a> &#8211; The selling term agreed<\/li>\n<li>Any additional information<\/li>\n<li>Bank Details &#8211; the Proforma Invoice can include bank details requesting the buyer to make a payment<\/li>\n<li>Name, date and signature of authorized company representative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0See below examples of Proforma Invoice and Commercial Invoice templates for global trade:<\/h4>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Proforma-Invoice-Commercial-Invoice-Difference.png\" alt=\"Proforma Invoice and Commercial Invoice sample\" width=\"964\" height=\"716\" \/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figcaption>For example: Proforma Invoice and Commercial Invoice documents made using IncoDocs<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/template-gallery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/blog-banner__templateGallerydesktop-1024x402.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/blog-banner__templateGallerydesktop-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/blog-banner__templateGallerydesktop-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/blog-banner__templateGallerydesktop-768x302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/blog-banner__templateGallerydesktop.jpg 1145w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/template-gallery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/blog-banner__templateGallerymobile.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/blog-banner__templateGallerymobile.jpg 480w, https:\/\/incodocs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/blog-banner__templateGallerymobile-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How to Create a Proforma Invoice Document for Export<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/zdots81lkh\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/>\t\t<\/p>\n<h3>How to Create a Commercial Invoice Document<\/h3>\n<p>\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/n67k14wrn7\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Proforma Invoices and Commercial Invoices are important documents used in the global trade process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6926,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3106,3109],"tags":[3114,3113],"class_list":["post-548","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-contracts-orders-international-payments","category-shipping-documentation","tag-for-exporters","tag-for-importers"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.0 (Yoast SEO v23.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The difference between a Proforma Invoice and Commercial Invoice | IncoDocs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Proforma Invoice vs Commercial Invoice | The difference explained. 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