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The simple answer is no, a payment cannot be made on a proforma invoice.

Proforma invoices are preliminary invoices that inform clients about the terms of sale. The preliminary invoices are created for internally checking invoices or for enabling customers to check their invoices. The invoices are not included in accounts receivable and payable.

However, the difference is, the origin: the seller prepares and sends a proforma invoice to the buyer. When it comes to a purchase order, it's the buyer (and its accounts payable department) who issues and sends it to the seller and uses the document for invoice matching when disbursing payment.

Whereas the proforma invoice is like a quotation, is not legally binding and is sent before the sale and details have been confirmed. A sales invoice can also serve as a tax invoice, since it includes VAT/GST and other taxes. The final sales invoice can be used to reclaim VAT/GST.

Proforma invoices are not legally binding and are not counted as official sales in your accounting department. Traditional invoices confirm a purchase or sale, whereas proforma invoices are just a way to establish the terms of the sale.

Can you pay on a proforma invoice? A proforma invoice is not a legal document. That means the customer is not legally obliged to pay the amount listed. Instead, you must issue a commercial invoice with an invoice number to request payment.

When accepted in their entirety by buyers, proforma invoice often become the offer and even act as a sale contract.