How to Invoice as a Animator in Michigan

How to invoice as a animator in Michigan: MI sales tax 6.00% (services usually exempt), late fees capped at 1.5%/mo under Mich. Comp. Laws §438.31, written contracts required over $600. Step-by-step guide with a free template.

State sales tax
6%
Late fee cap
1.5%/mo
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
50%
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1. Michigan-specific invoice requirements

  • Sales tax line: 6.00% state rate. Most services rendered in Michigan are exempt from sales tax — but materials, parts, and tangible goods are not. State 6%; uniform statewide. No local sales tax.
  • Late-fee cap: Michigan statute Mich. Comp. Laws §438.31 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month. Spell out the rate in writing on every invoice and in your contract — courts won't enforce undisclosed fees.
  • Written contract required: Michigan requires a signed agreement for any job over $600. Reference the contract number on the invoice.
  • Right-to-cancel notice: Customers in Michigan get 72-hour cancellation rights on certain home-services contracts. Disclose this in your terms.

2. Animator line items + standard terms

Every animator invoice in Michigan should itemize work clearly. Standard animators use Net 30 terms with a 50% deposit required upfront.

  • Project rate — billed by flat.
  • Per-second rate — billed by flat.
  • Hourly — billed by hour (~$95 default).
  • Render & licensing — billed by itemized.

3. Animator licensing in Michigan

No license required. SAG-AFTRA rules may apply for broadcast work with voice talent.

4. Send and follow up

Send the invoice the same day work completes. Use software that records open events and offers a one-click online payment so you don't need to chase a check by mail. Michigan customers expect digital payment options today — accepting card and ACH typically reduces days-to-paid by 30–50%.

Average invoice
$4,800
State
MI
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
50%

Michigan metro guides

Metro-specific guides include the combined sales-tax rate and local pricing benchmarks.

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