Consolidated Invoicing
When customers have multiple subscriptions, they normally receive a separate invoice for each one. Consolidated invoicing bundles all subscription charges into a single periodic invoice per customer — reducing email noise and saving on transaction costs.Consolidated invoicing requires a two-step setup: enable it globally in Settings, then opt in individual customers. Only subscription charges are consolidated — manual invoices and shop orders are not affected.
Fewer Emails
Customers receive one invoice instead of many, reducing inbox clutter and improving the payment experience.
Lower Costs
Each Mollie SEPA Direct Debit transaction costs ~€0.29. Consolidating 5 subscriptions into 1 invoice saves €1.16 per billing cycle.
Flexible Scheduling
Choose monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly consolidation with a configurable anchor day.
Per-Customer Control
Enable consolidation globally, then opt in specific customers. Each customer can have their own frequency override.
How It Works
Enable in Settings
Go to Settings > Consolidated Invoicing and toggle the feature on. Choose a default frequency (monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly) and set the anchor day using the slider.
Opt In Customers
Edit a customer and scroll to the Invoice Consolidation section. Toggle Enable Consolidated Invoicing for that customer. Optionally set a custom frequency or anchor day override.
Charges Are Collected
When a subscription billing cycle triggers, instead of creating an invoice immediately, the charge is stored as a pending item. The subscription’s next billing date still advances normally.
Setting Up
Global Settings
Navigate to Settings > Consolidated Invoicing to configure the defaults.| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable Consolidated Invoicing | Master toggle for the entire feature |
| Default Frequency | How often consolidated invoices are generated: Monthly, Bi-weekly, or Weekly |
| Anchor Day | Day of the month (1-28) when invoices are generated. For weekly frequency, this becomes day of the week |
Per-Customer Settings
Edit any customer and look for the Invoice Consolidation section (only visible when the global feature is enabled).| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable Consolidated Invoicing | Opt this customer in to receive consolidated invoices |
| Frequency Override | Override the business default frequency for this customer. Leave empty to use the default |
| Anchor Day Override | Override the anchor day. Slide to 0 to use the business default |
Consolidated Invoices
Consolidated invoices appear in your invoice list with an indigo “Consolidated” badge. You can filter the invoice list by the Consolidated tab to see only these invoices.What’s on the Invoice
Each consolidated invoice includes:- A line item for each subscription charge in the period
- The billing period (e.g., “Mar 2026”) shown in the invoice notes
- Subscription name and amount per line item
- Total amount combining all charges
Invoice Detail View
When viewing a consolidated invoice, line items are grouped by subscription with a header showing the subscription name.Cancellation Handling
If a subscription is canceled while it has pending (not yet invoiced) items, those pending items are automatically voided — they won’t appear on the next consolidated invoice.Scheduling
The consolidation system runs on two schedules:| Command | Schedule | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
subscriptions:process-billing | Daily at 05:00 | Creates pending items instead of individual invoices for opted-in customers |
invoices:generate-consolidated | Daily at 06:30 | Bundles pending items into consolidated invoices on anchor days |
FAQ
What happens if a customer only has one subscription?
What happens if a customer only has one subscription?
The consolidation still works — they’ll receive a single invoice with one line item. This is useful for consistency if you plan to add more subscriptions later.
Can I consolidate manual invoices or shop orders?
Can I consolidate manual invoices or shop orders?
No. Only subscription charges are consolidated. Manual invoices and shop orders are created and sent independently.
What if a customer has subscriptions in different currencies?
What if a customer has subscriptions in different currencies?
Separate consolidated invoices are generated per currency. For example, a customer with EUR and USD subscriptions would receive two consolidated invoices.
Does the customer see that it's a consolidated invoice?
Does the customer see that it's a consolidated invoice?
Yes. The invoice notes indicate it’s a consolidated invoice and show the billing period. Each line item shows the subscription it belongs to.
Can I run consolidation manually?
Can I run consolidation manually?
Yes. Use the command
php artisan invoices:generate-consolidated --customer=ID to generate a consolidated invoice for a specific customer, or use --dry-run to preview without creating invoices.