What must a tax invoice include in Australia?

A valid Australian tax invoice must include: the words 'Tax Invoice', your business name, your ABN, the invoice date, a description of goods or services, the GST amount (if applicable), and the total price.

Do I need to include GST on my Australian invoice?

You must charge GST and show it on your invoice only if your business is registered for GST. If your annual turnover is below $75,000, GST registration is optional and you do not need to include GST.

How long should I keep Australian tax invoices?

The ATO requires you to keep records — including tax invoices — for at least five years after the relevant transaction or income tax return is lodged, whichever is later.

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Client Name *

Client Address

Client Email

Invoice Info

Invoice Number

Invoice Date

Due Date

Currency

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Line Items

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Payment & Notes

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In Australia, a tax invoice is required for any GST-inclusive sale over $82.50. If you're GST-registered, your invoices must include specific information or your clients can't claim GST credits.

A valid Australian tax invoice must include:

The words "Tax Invoice" prominently displayed
Your business name and ABN
The date the invoice was issued
A description of the goods or services supplied
The GST amount — either shown separately or with a statement that the price includes GST
The total amount payable

Also include for professionalism:

Unique invoice number (for your records and theirs)
Client's name and address
Payment terms (e.g. "Due within 14 days of invoice date")
Your bank details or preferred payment method

Tip: Invoices under $1,000 don't need to show the buyer's details. Over $1,000, you must include the buyer's identity or ABN.

What This Invoice Generator Creates

This tool generates professional, ATO-compliant tax invoices for Australian businesses registered for GST, and standard invoices for businesses below the $75,000 GST registration threshold. Under the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999, tax invoices must include specific information to allow the recipient to claim GST input tax credits.

ATO requirements for a valid tax invoice include: the words "Tax Invoice" prominently displayed, your business name and ABN, date of issue, a description of the taxable supply, GST amount (shown separately or as a statement that the price includes GST), and the total amount payable. For invoices over $1,000, the recipient's identity must also be included.

Your generated invoice will include: your business name and ABN, client details, itemised line items with GST calculations, subtotal, GST total, and grand total, plus payment terms and bank details. You can download as a PDF or copy the text directly.

Suitable for sole traders, freelancers, small businesses, and contractors. The invoice generates entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to our servers and your business data stays on your device.

📋 Official Resources

ATO — Tax Invoices

Official ATO guidance on what a valid Australian tax invoice must contain.

www.ato.gov.au

ATO — Registering for GST

Find out whether your business needs to register for GST and how the threshold works.

www.ato.gov.au

ATO — Keeping Tax Records

How long you must retain invoices and other business records under Australian tax law.

www.ato.gov.au

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