An English quotation is not hard as long as the structure is clear. Use short sentences and standard terms.
Structure
- Quotation with number and date.
- Customer and Supplier with address details.
- Description of the work or products.
- Price per line, with subtotal, VAT and total.
- Payment terms and validity.
- Acceptance, with space for a signature.
Useful phrases
- *Thank you for your enquiry. Please find our quotation below.*
- *This quotation is valid for 30 days.*
- *Prices are in euros and exclude VAT.*
- *Payment is due within 14 days of the invoice date.*
- *Delivery is expected within four weeks of order confirmation.*
- *Please sign and return this quotation to confirm your order.*
Watch out
- Write amounts consistently, with the currency.
- Explain what is *not included*.
- State which VAT rules apply; if you are unsure about VAT for foreign customers, ask your accountant.
Without translation work
Dealnote makes the quote in your customer's language. You hold the conversation in your own language and choose English, German, French or Spanish for the quote. Read more in quoting in several languages.
Try it without an account on the trial page.