For Australian businesses below the $75,000 GST threshold or supplying GST-free goods and services. ABN-only, no GST line, fully ATO-compliant. Download a professional PDF in 60 seconds — no signup.
Typical use cases for the australian invoice template — no gst:
Fields you'll usually include on this invoice:
Net 7 to Net 14 is standard for small AU businesses. Cash on completion is common for one-off work.
You don't charge GST if your annual business turnover is below $75,000 (or $150,000 for non-profit organisations) and you have not voluntarily registered for GST. Even with an ABN, you are not required to charge GST below this threshold.
Yes — you must still include your ABN on any invoice you send to an Australian business, even if you are not registered for GST. Without an ABN, the payer is legally required to withhold 47% of your payment under ATO PAYG withholding rules.
Your business name and ABN, the date the invoice was issued, a unique invoice number, a description of the goods or services, the total amount payable (without GST), and your payment details. Do not use the words "Tax Invoice" and do not include a GST amount.
Goods and services that are not subject to GST even if the supplier is GST-registered — most basic food, most medical and healthcare services, most education courses, exports, and supplies to certain charities.
Yes. Charging GST when you are not registered for GST is illegal. If you collect GST amounts but are not registered, you may be liable for penalties.
Voluntary GST registration can be beneficial if you make significant business purchases (letting you claim GST input tax credits), or if your clients are GST-registered businesses who prefer tax invoices. However, it also adds reporting obligations (quarterly BAS).
The ATO calculates your GST turnover by looking at your projected or actual gross income from taxable supplies made in the current month plus the previous 11 months. Once this figure reaches $75,000 you must register for GST within 21 days.