Marketing Consultant Invoice Example

A worked marketing consultant invoice with realistic line items Australian marketing consulting businesses charge every day. Use it as a reference or create your own compliant PDF instantly.

Tax Invoice
Your Marketing Practice
ABN 11 222 333 444
INV-2026-0042
Issued 15 May 2026
Due 22 May 2026
Bill to: Sample Client Pty Ltd · Payment due within 14 days
Description Qty Rate Amount
Strategy consulting (per hour) 8 $180.00 $1440.00
SEO and content production 1 $1200.00 $1200.00
Paid ad management (monthly retainer) 1 $1500.00 $1500.00
Ad spend reimbursement (at cost) 1 $850.00 $850.00
Subtotal: $4990.00
GST (10%): $499.00
Total: $5489.00

Bank transfer. Retainers billed monthly on the 1st. Ad spend reimbursed at cost.

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Tips

FAQs

How should I bill ad spend?

Itemise it as a reimbursement at cost — never mark it up unless you have an explicit "media buying" arrangement. Most clients prefer to fund ads directly.

Should marketing consultants charge GST?

If annual income exceeds $75,000 — yes. Most established consultants are GST-registered.

How do I bill a retainer?

Fixed monthly fee invoiced on the 1st (in advance). Define deliverables in the engagement letter so scope creep doesn't happen.

What payment terms work?

Net 14 for SMB, Net 30 for corporate. Retainers should be paid upfront before the month starts.