How to Invoice as a Illustrator in Michigan

How to invoice as a illustrator 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. Illustrator line items + standard terms

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

  • Project fee — billed by flat.
  • Per-illustration rate — billed by flat.
  • Usage license fee — billed by flat.
  • Revision rounds beyond 2 — billed by flat.

3. Illustrator licensing in Michigan

No license required. Contracts must specify usage rights, exclusivity, and territory.

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
$1,850
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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