Our Story

Revolutionizing Document Generation for Small Businesses

At TradingForms, we are dedicated to simplifying and streamlining the creation of essential business documents โ€” empowering small businesses to save time, reduce errors, and present themselves professionally every time.

๐ŸขFounded 2021
๐ŸŒ120+ Countries
๐Ÿ‘ฅ50,000+ Businesses
๐Ÿ’™Built with Passion
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Our Mission

Simplify every business document.

We exist to eliminate the friction small businesses face when creating professional documents. Our mission is to put powerful, enterprise-grade tools in the hands of every entrepreneur, freelancer, and small team โ€” without the complexity or the cost.

Eliminate manual document creation
Make professional presentation accessible
Save hours of admin every week
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Our Vision

A world where every business looks professional.

We envision a future where no small business is held back by poorly designed documents, manual spreadsheets, or expensive accounting software. TradingForms is building the infrastructure of professional business communication โ€” for everyone.

Accessible in 120+ countries
Available in multiple languages
Enterprise power, startup simplicity
Our Journey

From idea to 50,000+ businesses.

Every great product starts with a problem worth solving. Here's ours.

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2021 ยท Q1

The Idea

Born out of frustration โ€” our founders struggled to create professional invoices for their freelance work. They realized millions of small businesses faced the same problem.

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2021 ยท Q3

Building the Foundation

Six months of intensive development. The first version of TradingForms Invoice Generator launched in private beta with 200 early users providing invaluable feedback.

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2022 ยท Q1

Public Launch

TradingForms officially launched to the public. Within the first month, 2,000 businesses signed up. The Payslip Generator was introduced based on customer demand.

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2022 ยท Q4

Going Global

Expanding into Africa, Asia, and Europe. Multi-currency support added. We hit 10,000 businesses and began localizing for PAYE, VAT, and regional tax compliance.

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2023 ยท Q2

Quotation Generator

Launched the Quotation Generator with digital signatures and approval workflow โ€” making TradingForms the only platform offering all three core business document types.

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2024 ยท Q1

50,000 Businesses

A major milestone. TradingForms now serves over 50,000 businesses across 120+ countries, generating 2.4 million+ documents and maintaining a 4.9-star average rating.

What Drives Us

Our core values.

These aren't just words on a wall โ€” they're the principles behind every product decision we make.

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Speed First

We believe your time is your most valuable asset. Every feature we build starts with the question: 'How do we make this faster?'

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Simplicity

Powerful doesn't have to mean complex. We obsessively remove friction so anyone โ€” tech-savvy or not โ€” can create beautiful documents in seconds.

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Quality Always

Every template, every PDF, every pixel is designed with precision. We never ship something we wouldn't be proud to send to our own clients.

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Trust & Security

Your business data is sacred. We use enterprise-grade encryption, strict privacy controls, and never monetize your information.

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Global Mindset

Business is borderless. We build for every entrepreneur on every continent โ€” with localized tax compliance, multi-currency, and regional standards.

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Customer Obsession

We don't just respond to support tickets โ€” we proactively listen, learn, and evolve. Our best features were built because a customer suggested them.

By the Numbers

Numbers that tell our story.

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50,000+
Businesses Worldwide
From solopreneurs to 200-person teams
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2.4M+
Documents Generated
Invoices, payslips & quotations
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120+
Countries Served
Truly global from day one
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4.9โ˜…
Average Customer Rating
Based on 12,000+ reviews
The People Behind TradingForms

Meet the team.

A small but mighty team of builders, designers, and customer advocates โ€” united by a shared belief that every business deserves great tools.

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Alex Kimani

Co-Founder & CEO

Serial entrepreneur with 10+ years in fintech and SMB tools. Passionate about removing barriers for small business owners across Africa and beyond.

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Fatima Ndiaye

Co-Founder & CTO

Full-stack engineer and systems architect. Built the TradingForms platform from ground zero, obsessing over performance, reliability, and developer experience.

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Marcus Adeyemi

Head of Design

Award-winning product designer who believes every business document should look like it was designed by a top agency. Your clients deserve to be impressed.

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Priya Krishnan

Head of Customer Success

Customer champion with a background in accounting and tax consulting. Ensures every feature we ship actually solves real business problems.

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๐Ÿ‘‹We're Hiring

Want to join our team?

We're always looking for talented people who care deeply about helping businesses succeed.

View Open Roles โ†’
What We Built

Three tools. One platform.

We meticulously designed and developed TradingForms to meet the unique needs of modern businesses โ€” prioritizing simplicity, automation, and customization.

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Invoice Generator

  • Auto tax & total calculation
  • 20+ currency support
  • Client management database
  • Instant PDF download
  • Email directly to clients
  • Payment status tracking
Try it free
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Payslip Generator

  • PAYE, NSSF, NHIF calculation
  • Custom deductions & allowances
  • Employee profile management
  • Salary history tracking
  • Bulk generation for teams
  • Compliance-ready formatting
Try it free
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Quotation Generator

  • Branded quotation templates
  • Digital signature fields
  • Validity period management
  • Convert quote โ†’ invoice
  • Client approval workflow
  • Line item & discount support
Try it free
Our Commitment

Exceptional support, always.

We are committed to providing exceptional customer support to every user, at every plan level. When you reach out, you talk to a real human who understands business documents โ€” not a bot reading from a script.

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Live Chat Support

Get help in real time during business hours from our knowledgeable team.

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Priority Email Responses

Every email gets a thoughtful, helpful reply within 24 hours. No auto-responses.

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Extensive Documentation

Step-by-step guides, video tutorials, and a comprehensive help center.

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Regular Updates

We ship improvements every week, guided by customer feedback and real-world use.

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Customer Promise

Response Time< 24 hours
Uptime Guarantee99.9% SLA
Data EncryptedAES-256 + TLS 1.3
Customer Rating4.9 / 5.0 โ˜…
๐Ÿ”’SOC 2 Ready
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธGDPR Compliant
โœ…ISO 27001
๐ŸŒMulti-region
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