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Custom Invoice Statuses: Tailor Workflows to Your Business Needs

Go beyond basic 'Paid/Unpaid' with fully configurable invoice lifecycles

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NewLedger Team
EditorialMarch 2, 20253 min read
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Why Standard Statuses Fall Short

Most systems force you into rigid workflows. With NewLedger’s custom statuses:

  • Track "Awaiting PO", "Partially Paid", or "Disputed" invoices
  • Enforce approval chains before payment
  • Automate actions at each stage (emails, reminders, locks)

How It Works

1. Configure Your Status Library

Invoice Status

Path: Invoices → Settings → Status

  • Add unlimited statuses with custom names/colors
  • Set system behaviors:
    • Block payment processing
    • Exclude from overdue reports
    • Auto-send notifications
  • Example use cases:
    • "Client Review" (pauses due date timer)
    • "Finance Approved" (required before payment)

2.1. Define Transition Rules

Invoice State Transition

2.2. Preview Transition Rules

Invoice State Transition Diagram

Path: Invoices → Settings → Workflow

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# invoicing # workflow # automation # billing