Australian Tax Invoice Template (with GST)
- Currency
- AUD
- Tax
- GST
- Preset rate
- 10%
This is a free Australian GST invoice template. It adds 10% GST, prints your ABN, and heads the PDF "TAX INVOICE". GST is a flat 10%. The catch is the paperwork. If you're registered for GST, you have to issue a proper "tax invoice", not just any invoice, because that's what your client needs to claim the GST back. This template starts at 10% GST and the PDF is headed "TAX INVOICE" automatically.
Not registered for GST? Set the GST rate to 0. The heading switches back to a plain "INVOICE", which is what you should send, since you can't charge GST or issue tax invoices until you're registered.
Fill in your ABN in the field under the From box and it prints next to your business name. Bill in Australian dollars, list your services, and download the PDF.
Tip: in the print dialog choose “Save as PDF”.
TAX INVOICE
#INV-0001
Issued: —
Due: —
From
—
Bill to
—
| Description | Qty | Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | 10 | A$80.00 | A$800.00 |
| Consulting | 2 | A$150.00 | A$300.00 |
What a compliant invoice needs in Australia
- The words "Tax invoice" near the top (this template adds them when GST is above 0).
- Your business name and your ABN.
- The date you issued it, plus a unique invoice number so you and your client can track it.
- What you sold: a description of each item, with quantity and price.
- The GST amount, or a line saying the total price includes GST.
- For sales of $1,000 or more (GST inclusive), also the buyer's name or ABN.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a standard invoice template for Australia?
- There's no official government template. Any layout works if it has the required details: your name, ABN, date, what you sold, and the GST. This template covers all of them, so you can use it as your standard invoice.
- When do I need to register for GST in Australia?
- Once your GST turnover hits $75,000 a year ($150,000 for non-profits), or earlier if you'd like to. Taxi and ride-sourcing drivers have to register from day one, whatever they earn. After you register, you charge 10% GST on taxable sales and issue tax invoices.
- What makes an Australian tax invoice valid?
- It needs to read as a tax invoice (the words "Tax invoice" do that), plus your business name, your ABN, the issue date, what you sold with quantity and price, and the GST amount. If the sale is $1,000 or more, add the buyer's name or ABN too.
- I'm not registered for GST. What kind of invoice do I send?
- A regular invoice. Leave GST at 0, don't call it a tax invoice, and still include your ABN. Plenty of sole traders add a line like "No GST has been charged" in the notes so the client doesn't go looking for it.
- Does a client have to ask for a tax invoice?
- For taxable sales over $82.50 (including GST), your client needs a tax invoice to claim their GST credit, and you have to give them one within 28 days if they ask. Most businesses just send one every time.
- How do I work out the GST in a price that already includes it?
- Divide the GST-inclusive price by 11. So a $1,100 job has $100 of GST in it, and $1,000 is the price before GST. If you enter prices before GST in this template, it adds the 10% for you.