Tradie Invoice Example

A typical tradie invoice breaking out call-out, labour hours, and materials — the format clients and builders expect on Australian job sites.

Tax Invoice

Northside Electrical & Data

ABN 53 789 456 123

NE-2026-089

Issued 20 May 2026

Due 27 May 2026

Bill to: Smith Residence — Renovation · Due on completion — 7 days

Description	Qty	Rate	Amount
Call-out fee (after hours)	1	$120.00	$120.00
Electrician labour (per hour)	3.5	$135.00	$472.50
RCD safety switch + materials	1	$185.00	$185.00
Compliance certificate (COC)	1	$75.00	$75.00

Subtotal: $852.50

GST (10%): $85.25

Total: $937.75

Bank transfer or card on site. Late fees apply after 7 days.

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Your business Business name Tax ID / VAT Email Phone Address line 1 Address line 2

City / Suburb State / Region Postal code

Country

Bill to (client) Business name Tax ID / VAT Email Phone Address line 1 Address line 2

City / Suburb State / Region Postal code

Country

Invoice details Invoice number PO number Issue date Due date Currency

Line items

Description	Qty	Unit price	Tax %

Totals Subtotal Discount Tax total Total amount due

Payment details Bank name Account name Routing / Sort code Account number Payment reference

Notes Notes to client

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Tips

1. Separate labour from materials so clients see the breakdown
2. Include licence number where required by your state
3. Attach photos for variation work to reduce disputes
4. Quote call-out fees upfront before attending

FAQs

Should tradies charge GST on labour and materials?

If you are GST registered, show 10% GST on the total. Materials and labour both form part of the taxable supply.