Invoicing for illustrators
Drawing approved, files delivered — now the invoice. For commissions, print sales, or licensing your work. For publishers, private clients or foreign commissioners. FactuurSturen is a tool to quickly create and send invoices and quotes. Not an accounting suite.
What it does for you
Deposit + final payment
Bigger commission? First invoice for the deposit, second for the remainder on delivery. Both you and the client know where you stand.
Licenses and usage rights separately
Selling the work is one thing, selling usage rights another. Two lines on one invoice — "Illustration X" and "Usage rights book cover, run up to 5000 copies".
Automatic reminders
Publisher paying late? FactuurSturen sends a friendly reminder. You keep drawing.
How it works
Sending an invoice in three steps.
Describe the commission
Number of illustrations, usage rights, run size, deadline surcharge — per line.
Pick your client
Publisher, private, foreign — from your list or add new.
Send
One click and the invoice goes by email.
Questions illustrators often have
What VAT rate applies to my work?
For the sale of original artworks by the maker, the 9% rate often applies in the Netherlands (reduced rate for art). For commissioned illustration work (commercial illustrations for publishers, advertising), 21% usually applies. For licenses (usage rights), 21% applies. It depends on the situation — ask your accountant if in doubt. Per invoice line you can set a different rate.
Selling work vs usage rights — different invoices?
Not necessarily different invoices, but different lines. One invoice can contain: "Original illustration X (sale)" with 9% VAT, and "Usage rights for publication in [title], run up to 5000 copies" with 21% VAT. Both clearly described, so the client knows exactly what they bought.
Foreign publisher — how do I invoice?
For business clients in other EU countries: VAT reverse charge, 0%, with the note "VAT reverse charged". For clients outside the EU: 0% without reverse charge. FactuurSturen automatically adds the right note on the invoice if you set the client as foreign.
Asking a deposit — how do I do that?
Send an invoice with "Deposit 50% — commission X" before starting. After delivery a second invoice with "Final payment 50% — commission X, ref invoice Y of deposit". Gives clarity for your records and the client's.
What does it cost?
From €2 per month. All features in every plan. Cancel monthly.