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Guide

Start invoicing in 5 minutes

A step-by-step guide from sign-up to sending your first invoice with a QR payment. Built for freelancers and small teams.

Getting paid with Olvano takes minutes, not an afternoon of paperwork. You don't need accounting software or tax expertise — just an email and your company ID. This guide walks you from sign-up to a sent invoice with a scannable QR payment.

1. Create your account

After signing up, enter your business ID and Olvano pulls your company name, address, and VAT number straight from your national business register. No retyping.

2. Add your first client

Add contacts the same way — type a company ID and the register fills in the rest. For consumers without one, a name and address is enough.

3. Issue the invoice

  • Pick a client and add line items.
  • Olvano calculates VAT and the total for you.
  • Invoice numbers are assigned automatically from your number series.

4. Send it and get paid

Email the invoice directly from Olvano. Your client sees a QR payment and can pay from their banking app in a couple of taps. When the money lands, Olvano matches it to the invoice and marks it as paid.

What's next

Invoicing the same clients every month? Set up recurring invoices and automatic reminders. Olvano handles the rest in the background while you focus on the work that pays.