Invoice maker for Australia
Invoices and tax invoices for Australia, with your ABN and GST.
Local rules
How invoicing works in Australia
In Australia your ABN is the detail that matters most. Registered for GST? Then your invoice is a tax invoice with 10% GST. Not registered? You still show your ABN, just without GST.
At a glance
Invoicing in Australia
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD, $)
- Tax
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Tax number
- ABN (Australian Business Number), 11 digits
- Registration
- GST registration is required once your annual turnover reaches $75,000 ($150,000 for non-profits).
Legal requirements
What an invoice in Australia must include
What the rules in Australia ask for. Every item has its own field in the editor above.
- The words "Tax invoice" (if you're registered for GST)
- Your business name and ABN
- The invoice date
- A description of what you sold, with quantity and price
- The GST amount, or a statement that the total includes GST
- The extent to which each sale includes GST
- For $1,000 or more: the buyer's identity or ABN
Tax rates
GST rates in Australia
Set the rate once for the whole invoice, or per item when different rates apply.
| Rate | % | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 10% | Most goods and services |
| GST-free | 0% | For example most basic food, some health and education services |
Good to know
Not registered for GST?
Then you don't charge GST and don't call it a tax invoice. Do show your ABN, because a business customer may otherwise have to withhold tax from your payment.
Sales of $1,000 or more
A tax invoice for $1,000 or more (including GST) must also show the buyer's identity or ABN.
When to issue one
You must provide a tax invoice within 28 days if a GST-registered customer asks for one for a sale over $82.50 including GST.
This is general information, not tax advice. Rules and rates can change, so check the latest with Australian Taxation Office or your accountant.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What must an Australian tax invoice include?
The words "Tax invoice", your identity and ABN, the date, a description with quantity and price, the GST amount (or a note that the total includes GST), and for sales of $1,000 or more the buyer's identity or ABN.
Do I need to put my ABN on invoices?
Yes. Even if you're not registered for GST, show your ABN. Without it, business customers may be required to withhold 47% of the payment.
Can I invoice without charging GST?
Yes, if you're not registered for GST. Then it's a regular invoice, not a tax invoice, and shows no GST.
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