Proforma invoice is Abridged or estimated invoice sent by a seller to a buyer in advance of a shipment or delivery of goods. It notes the kind and quantity of goods, their value, and other important information such as weight and transportation charges. Pro forma invoices are commonly used as preliminary invoices with a quotation, or for customs purposes in importation.
Proforma invoices also a documents provided prior to or with a shipment of goods (as for export) that describes the items and terms of sale but does not have the function of a real commercial invoices.
