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How to create a one-time invoice

Overview

Create a one-time invoice to request a single payment from your customer. You can define all details, preview the total amount (including fees and VAT), and send it in a few steps.

Entry Points

From your dashboard, go to Invoices and click New Invoice.


1. Fill in Invoice Details

  1. Select or add a customer

    Choose an existing customer or click + Add New

    If you haven’t added any customer yet, refer to the “How to add and manage customers” article.

  2. Choose the contact person

    Select a contact linked to the customer The invoice and related emails will be sent to this contact

  3. Select the project

    Assign the invoice to an existing project or create a new one This helps you organize your transactions

  4. Choose category and subcategory

    Select the type of service you are invoicing for. Use subcategory to further define the service (e.g. Design → 3D Modeling)


2. Set Payment and Payout Details

  1. Select payout option (You’ll collect payment in)

    Choose a previously added payout option, or click + add a bank account instead

    • This opens the Add Banking Information drawer (Bank Account, Binance, Cenoa, MiniPay)

    • While you don’t need a payment account to create the invoice, you will need one to receive the payment

    • It is recommended to add a payout account during invoice creation to avoid delays later


    Note: The payment collection account is also referred to as the “Payout Option.”

  2. Choose transaction currency

    Select the currency your customer will use to pay (e.g. EUR, USD, GBP)

    • This is the currency shown on the invoice and used during payment

    • It can be different from your payout currency

    Note: If the payment is made in a different currency, a foreign exchange fee may apply

  3. Select the service fee payer

    Choose whether the commission is paid by you or your customer

    • The service fee payer is responsible for Ruul’s commission

    • The fee cannot be split between parties


3. Add Services & Attachments

  1. Add services

    Add a description, quantity, and unit price for each service

    • You can add multiple service items

    • Quantity options may include: item, hour, day, week, or month

    • The system automatically calculates:

      • Total amount to be paid by your customer

      • The amount you will receive

  2. Extra Notes - optional

    If there's anything you'd like to add as a note for your client, you can enter it here. These notes won't appear on the invoice PDFs, but your client can see them in the invoice details from their dashboard or during guest checkout.

  3. Attach file(s) - optional

    Supported formats, up to 10 MB.

    • You can attach files in the following formats, up to 10 MB:
      PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, TXT, JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, ZIP, RAR.


4. Payment Schedule & Details

You have the option to send the invoice immediately or schedule it for a future date.

  • Select "Once Only" to send the invoice manually. The invoice will be sent immediately after you click Send Invoice.

  • Select "Automatically generate this invoice on..." to create recurring invoices on a chosen date each month. This feature ensures timely invoicing without manual intervention.


5. Review the total

The Summary section updates automatically as you enter details.


6. Check what happens next (release bekliyor)

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The What’s next? section shows what will happen after you send the invoice:

  • Your customer receives a payment link via email

  • They can complete the payment using the link

  • A commercial invoice is issued after payment


7. Review and send the invoice (release bekliyor)

Click Review & Send to continue.

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  • Review the invoice details and preview

  • Click Back to Edit if you need to make changes

  • Click Send Payment Request to send the invoice


After sending the invoice

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Once sent, you can:

  • Copy payment link to share with your customer

  • Download the invoice

  • Add a payment account if you haven’t already

  • Go to transaction details


Notes & Best Practices

  • You don’t need a payout account to create an invoice, but you need one to receive payments

  • Customer email cannot be edited after creation. If incorrect, delete and re-add the customer.

  • Only digital services can be invoiced through Ruul. Physical goods or salaries are not supported.

  • Fees and totals are calculated automatically

  • Commission rates vary depending on payout option and region (e.g., base rate + international rate).

  • Keep attachments under 10 MB.

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