As a helpful service to our international customers, we can issue an Order Confirmation in the form of a Pro-Forma Invoice. A Proforma Invoice is a legally binding quotation issued in the same format as an original invoice. It is a legal document which can be used by the buyer to:

1. Fully describe the quoted items, their prices and all terms and conditions of sale.
2. To borrow any money required to buy the items.
3. To obtain any required import permits.

Some countries require an Original Invoice for the purchaser to obtain an Importation Permit. However, an Original Invoice is not issued until the products are actually shipped. Therefore, a Pro-Forma Invoice can be used instead to avoid unnecessary delays in obtaining the required Importation Permit.

Furthermore, some banks require an Original Invoice for the purchaser to borrow the money to pay for an imported purchase order. However, an Original Invoice is not issued until the products are actually shipped. Therefore, a Pro-Forma Invoice can be used instead to avoid unnecessary delays in obtaining the required funds.

In order to issue a Pro-Forma Invoice, PMC must first receive a purchase order from the buyer which includes the following information:

• Purchase Order number or reference
• Ship-To and Bill-To contact name(s), company/organization name(s) and address(es)
• Each item to be purchased with requested delivery date(s)
• Recipient's shipping account number (if applicable)