How to Invoice as a Sole Trader

As a sole trader in Australia you can invoice clients under your own name or your registered business name. You don't need a company structure — just an ABN, accurate records, and a professional invoice template. If you're registered for GST (turnover over $75,000), your invoices must be tax invoices.

Every sole-trader invoice should include:

Your full name and any trading name
Your ABN (legally required for invoices over $75 if you're carrying on an enterprise)
Your contact details and bank or PayID information
The client's name and address
A unique invoice number and issue date
A clear description of the work performed, hours or units, and rate
Subtotal, GST (if registered), and total amount due
Payment terms and due date

Without an ABN, clients may have to withhold 47% of your payment under the No-ABN Withholding rule. Keep a copy of every invoice for five years for ATO record-keeping requirements. InvoiceSonic's sole-trader template handles all of this automatically.

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How to Invoice as a Sole Trader

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