Proforma Invoice

A proforma invoice is a preliminary bill of sale sent to buyers before the shipment or delivery of goods. It details types and quantities of goods, their value, and other important terms.

Semantic entities include:

1. Goods: Lists of items being sold (e.g., electronics, clothing, machinery).
2. Quantities: Exact numbers of each type of goods (e.g., 100 units of laptops, 50 pairs of shoes).
3. Value: Specific monetary amounts (e.g., $10,000 for laptops, $5,000 for shoes).
4. Terms: Payment methods, shipping conditions, and delivery timelines (e.g., payment within 30 days, free shipping).

Example listings:

1. Types of goods: laptops, shoes, phones.
2. Payment methods: bank transfer, credit card, PayPal.
3. Shipping conditions: express delivery, standard shipping.

Proforma invoices also often include the seller’s details, buyer’s information, and the date of issue.