Invoices
Generate and manage customer billing statements
Invoices represent formal billing statements for telecommunications services, containing detailed charge breakdowns, payment terms, and customer billing information. They provide comprehensive billing documentation with support for various billing cycles and payment collection methods.
Invoice Entity
An invoice in the API represents:
- Billing Statement: Formal document detailing charges for telecommunications services and products
- Charge Breakdown: Itemized listing of subscription fees, usage charges, taxes, and adjustments
- Payment Terms: Due dates, payment methods, and collection policies for invoice settlement
- Legal Documentation: Compliant billing records for regulatory requirements and customer disputes
Key Capabilities
Detailed Billing
Generate comprehensive invoices with itemized charges, taxes, and service details.
Payment Integration
Enable direct payment collection through integrated payment links and hosted flows.
Billing Cycles
Support various billing frequencies including monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
Tax Compliance
Automatic tax calculation and compliance with regional tax requirements and regulations.
Common Use Cases
Recurring Billing
Generate monthly or periodic invoices for subscription services and recurring charges.
Usage Billing
Create invoices for variable usage charges including data overages and premium services.
Payment Collection
Facilitate invoice payment through integrated payment links and customer portals.
Billing Support
Provide detailed billing documentation for customer service and dispute resolution.
Related Resources
Invoice entities integrate with other API resources:
- Customers: Customer-specific invoicing with billing preferences and contact information
- Subscriptions: Service charges and subscription fees itemized on customer invoices
- Payments: Payment allocation and invoice settlement tracking
- Payment Links: Direct payment collection through shareable invoice payment links
- Taxes: Automatic tax calculation and compliance for invoice line items
- Usage: Usage-based charges and consumption billing integrated into invoices