Invoices and Receipts
Sangho lets you issue professional invoices and payment receipts directly from the dashboard or via the API.
Create an Invoice
- 1. Go to Dashboard → Invoices → New Invoice
- 2. Select or create a customer
- 3. Add billing lines (product/service, quantity, unit price)
- 4. Set the due date and payment terms
- 5. Preview and send by email to the customer
Document Types
| Type | Description | Statuses |
|---|---|---|
| Invoice | Invoice with integrated payment request | draft, open, paid, void, uncollectible |
| Receipt | Automatically generated after payment | issued |
| Credit Note | Credit memo following a partial refund | issued |
Invoice Payment
Each issued invoice contains an integrated payment link. The customer can pay via Mobile Money, bank card, or PayPal. The invoice automatically moves to “paid” status after payment.
Automatic Numbering
Sangho automatically generates a sequential invoice number in YYYY-NNNN format (e.g. 2026-0042). The format is customizable from Settings → Billing.
Customization
Add your logo, legal details, VAT/NIF number, and custom footer text from Settings → Brand Identity.
Invoice Lifecycle
draft→open→paid / void
Invoice Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| invoice_number | Unique sequential number |
| issue_date | Issue date |
| due_date | Due date |
| subtotal | Pre-tax subtotal |
| tax_amount | VAT amount |
| total | Total including tax |
| currency | Currency (XAF by default) |
Note
Invoices are generated as PDFs and sent by email to the customer. A copy is archived in the dashboard for 10 years in compliance with legal requirements.