Washington compliance baked into the template
- Sales tax: 6.50% state rate. Applies to services rendered. State 6.5%; many services taxable. Combined commonly 8.5-10.5%.
- Late fees: Up to 1.5% per month under Wash. Rev. Code §19.52.020. Default 12%/yr; contract rates up to 12%/yr or Fed discount + 4%.
Caterer invoice fields
- Per-guest food cost — guest
- Service staff hours — hour, default $35
- Equipment rental — itemized
- Service charge — % of subtotal — pct, default $18
State
WA
Avg invoice
$3,800
Net terms
14 days
Deposit
50%