How Do I Invoice as a Sole Trader?

Invoicing as a sole trader means you bill clients under your ABN — there is no separate company entity. You are personally responsible for tax on the income.

To invoice as a sole trader: 1. Register for an ABN at abr.gov.au if you have not already 2. Register for GST once turnover exceeds $75,000 (or register voluntarily) 3. Use sequential invoice numbers for audit trail 4. Include your name, ABN, client details, services, amounts, and payment terms 5. Issue tax invoices if GST registered; ordinary invoices if not 6. Report income on your individual tax return; claim GST credits on BAS if registered

You do not need a separate business bank account legally, but one makes reconciliation easier. InvoiceSonic works for sole traders with no company setup required.