Australian Invoice Template (with GST)
In Australia, GST is a flat 10% and businesses registered for GST must issue a compliant "tax invoice". This template defaults to 10% GST; if you are not registered for GST, set it to 0 and issue a standard invoice instead.
Bill in Australian dollars, list your services, and download a professional PDF that includes the details the ATO expects on a tax invoice.
Tip: in the print dialog choose “Save as PDF”.
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 |
SubtotalA$1,100.00
GST (10%)A$110.00
TotalA$1,210.00
What a compliant invoice needs in Australia
- The words "Tax invoice", your business name, and your ABN.
- A unique invoice number, the issue date, and the buyer's details for larger sales.
- The GST amount (or a statement that the total includes GST).
Frequently asked questions
- When do I need to register for GST in Australia?
- Once your annual turnover reaches the registration threshold, or earlier by choice. Registered businesses must show their ABN and charge 10% GST on taxable sales.
- What makes an Australian tax invoice valid?
- It must show the words "tax invoice", your identity and ABN, the invoice date, a description of the items, the GST amount, and the buyer's identity for sales over the ATO threshold.