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# Invoice Generation
The Invoice Generation feature in BagelPay simplifies the billing process by automatically creating and delivering invoices after every successful payment. Whether for one-time purchases or recurring subscription renewals, invoices are generated to document transactions with clear, professional records.
## Introduction
The **Invoice Generation** feature automates the end-to-end invoicing process, enabling merchants to focus on running their business instead of handling manual paperwork. Whether it’s a one‑time purchase or a subscription renewal, an invoice is automatically generated upon completion of each transaction and sent directly to the customer.
With the **BagelPay** payment gateway, invoice sending is completely automated:
1. **Automatic Email Delivery**
After the customer completes a payment (having entered their email address on the payment page), the system automatically sends an **Invoice Email** to the customer.
2. **Email & Portal Access**
Customers can access their invoices by clicking the **“View Order”** link in the Invoice Email to open the **Customer Portal**. Within the Customer Portal, they can view and manage past orders.
In the **Customer Portal**, customers can manually generate invoices for past orders and download existing invoices at any time. All invoices are provided in the latest available format.
## Invoice Template Example
## Invoice Statuses
| Status | Description |
| --------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| In Draft | Invoice which has not been created with all information required |
| Unpaid | Invoice for which payment has not been received |
| Paid | Invoice for which the payment has been received |
| Cancelled | Invoice has been cancelled |
| Past Due | Invoice which is past due |
## Invoice Structure
After the purchase, an **invoice** is generated showing:
* **Product Price** (Tax Inclusive)
* **Tax Amount** extracted from that price
* **Net Amount** (price without tax)
This structure confirms the total paid and tax details.
With Tax Inclusive Pricing, you provide final, tax-included figures upfront, giving customers full clarity and ensuring invoices display compliant breakdowns.