How does contractor invoice auto-approval work?
1 min read · Updated Jun 2026
You can let invoices skip manual review when they meet rules you set on the contract — below a threshold, a fixed monthly amount, or backed by approved timesheets. Auto-approved invoices move straight toward payout.
Auto-approval lets predictable invoices skip manual review and move straight toward payout. You choose which rules apply per contract — nothing is auto-approved unless you turn it on.
Available rules
- Below a threshold — auto-approve invoices under an amount you set; larger ones still need manual approval.
- Fixed monthly amount — auto-approve a recurring fixed monthly invoice, since the amount is known in advance.
- Backed by approved timesheets — auto-approve when all the underlying timesheet entries for the period are already approved.
Auto-submit
You can also have recurring invoices submitted automatically, so the contractor doesn’t need to submit each cycle manually.
Warning
Auto-approved invoices skip review and proceed to payout. Set thresholds conservatively and revisit your rules periodically.
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