CAN/CSA-Z243.310-91 (R2013)

1 Scope 1.1 Functional Definition A message claiming payment for goods or services supplied under conditions agreed between the seller and the buyer. This message, with correct data qualification, serves also as the specification for Debit Note and Credit Note messages. Throughout this document, the reference to 'Invoice' may be interpreted as conveying the wider meaning of 'Invoice/Credit Note/De bit Note'. 1.2 Field of Application This message may be applied for both national and international trad e. It is based on universal practice and is not dependent on the type of business or industry. 1.3 Principles - A seller may invoice for one or more transactions; - An invoice may refer to goods, items or services related to one or more orders, delivery instructions, call-offs, etc.; - An invoice may contain references to payment terms; - An invoice for cross border transactions may contain additional information for customs and/or statistical purposes/services; - An invoice may contain transport details.