For Performers · May 2026
How to Invoice for a Corporate Event as a UK Performer
Quick Answer
When invoicing a corporate client for a performance in the UK, include your name and address, a unique invoice number, the client's full company name and billing address, a detailed description of the performance, the agreed fee, payment terms (14–30 days is standard for corporate), and your bank details. Corporate clients often require a purchase order number — request this before the event. AnyGig generates invoices automatically on every booking.
Invoicing corporate clients is different from invoicing private individuals. Corporate accounts payable departments have specific requirements — and invoices that don't meet them get held up, queried, or rejected entirely.
What Corporate Clients Need on Your Invoice
- The full registered company name — not just the contact name
- The billing address — often different from the event venue
- A purchase order (PO) number if one was issued — missing PO numbers are the most common cause of corporate invoice delays
- A detailed performance description including event date and venue
- Clear payment terms — 30 days is the corporate standard
- Your company or personal details including address
Always Request the PO Number Before the Event
Many corporate clients cannot process an invoice without a purchase order number. If you invoice without one, the accounts payable team will return it — adding weeks to your payment timeline. Ask your event contact for the PO number at the time of booking confirmation, not afterwards.
VAT on Corporate Invoices
If you are VAT registered, corporate clients will expect a VAT invoice showing net fee, VAT (20%), and gross total separately. If you are not VAT registered, state this clearly — some corporate finance teams will query the absence of VAT if it's not explained.
The Faster Way to Get Paid by Corporate Clients
The fastest payment method for corporate gigs is direct payment — where the fee and payment schedule are agreed before the event. Eligible UK/GBP card payments are charged on the performer's connected Stripe account, and Stripe controls payout timing. No invoice required, no PO number chase, no 30-day wait. AnyGig charges a 5% service fee to the hirer. You receive 100% of your quoted fee.
Get paid by corporate clients without the admin
AnyGig handles invoicing and payment automatically on every corporate booking.
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