ATO-compliant · GST & non-GST · 100% free
Free Invoice Template
for Australia
A free, ATO-compliant invoice template for Australian tradies, mechanics and sole traders — in both GST tax invoice and regular invoice formats. Copy it below, or skip the template and let the free Spanner app do it for you in under a minute.
Free to download on iOS & Android
Copy the template
Use the GST version if you're registered for GST. Use the regular version if you're not.
GST Tax Invoice (registered for GST)
TAX INVOICE
[Your Business Name]
ABN: [your ABN]
Invoice #[number] · [date]
Bill to: [customer name]
[Description of work] $[amount]
[Description of work] $[amount]
Subtotal $[subtotal]
GST (10%) $[gst]
Total $[total]
Total price includes GST.
Payment due within [7] days.
Pay by card: [link] or BSB/Acc: [details] Regular Invoice (not GST-registered)
INVOICE
[Your Business Name]
ABN: [your ABN]
Invoice #[number] · [date]
Bill to: [customer name]
[Description of work] $[amount]
[Description of work] $[amount]
Total $[total]
Payment due within [7] days.
Pay by card: [link] or BSB/Acc: [details] What every Australian invoice must include
- The word "Invoice" — or "Tax Invoice" if you are registered for GST
- Your business or trading name
- Your ABN (always — without it, 47% may be withheld)
- A sequential invoice number
- The date issued
- A description of the goods or services
- The amount — plus a 10% GST line if registered
- Your payment details and a due date
For the full rules — including the $82.50 and $1,000 thresholds — see our guide to GST tax invoices in Australia.
Template vs the Spanner app
The template
- • Free to copy and reuse
- • You calculate GST by hand
- • You track invoice numbers yourself
- • No payment link — customers transfer "later"
- • You keep your own copies
The free Spanner app
- ✓ ABN & 10% GST added automatically
- ✓ Invoices numbered for you
- ✓ Card payment link on every invoice
- ✓ Share via WhatsApp, email or PDF in one tap
- ✓ Every invoice saved & searchable
Free invoice template FAQ
Is this invoice template really free?
Yes. Copy the template below and use it as many times as you like. Or skip the template entirely and use the free Spanner app, which fills in your ABN, GST and totals automatically.
Do I need to charge GST on my invoice?
Only if you are registered for GST, which is mandatory once your turnover reaches $75,000 a year. If you are not registered, use the regular template (no GST). If you are registered, use the Tax Invoice template with a 10% GST line.
Does my invoice need an ABN?
Yes. Always include your ABN. Without it, the business paying you may have to withhold 47% of the payment under the no-ABN withholding rule.
What is the difference between an invoice and a tax invoice?
A tax invoice is required when you are registered for GST — it must show the words "Tax Invoice" and the GST amount. A regular invoice is used when you are not GST-registered and do not charge GST.
Can I create invoices on my phone instead?
Yes. The free Spanner app creates compliant invoices in under a minute, stores your details, numbers invoices automatically, and lets you share via WhatsApp, email or PDF and collect card payments.
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