Create professional invoices for Australian small businesses, freelancers, contractors and sole traders. The generator starts in AUD, provides ABN fields, applies 10% GST when enabled, and formats dates for Australia.
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Reviewed 21 August 2026 against the ATO tax invoice rules and Australian Business Register guidance.
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The fields depend on your GST status and the value and tax treatment of the sale. These are the core rules; check the official ATO guidance for your circumstances.
If you are GST-registered and a customer asks for a tax invoice for a taxable sale over $82.50 including GST, generally provide it within 28 days.
In addition to the standard tax-invoice fields, the recipient's identity or ABN must be clearly ascertainable when the total is at least $1,000.
A tax invoice must show the supplier's identity and ABN. GST registration generally becomes compulsory at $75,000 turnover ($150,000 for non-profits); that is not an ABN threshold.
The live preview and PDF use a day-first Australian date format.
Clearly distinguish taxable, GST-free and input-taxed supplies instead of applying 10% to every item.
State the payment method and use the invoice number as the payment reference.
A PDF is not PEPPOL eInvoicing; some government and larger customers may require an enabled platform.
Full requirements: see the ATO's official tax invoice guidance.
Follow this simple guide to create professional, ATO-compliant invoices using InvoiceSonic.
Start by entering your business name, ABN, address, phone number, and email. If you're registered for GST, toggle the GST option on.
Choose from multiple professional templates designed for Australian businesses. Every template includes all ATO-required fields.
Add client contact details. For a taxable sale of at least $1,000, make sure the recipient's identity or ABN is clearly shown.
List each product or service with description, quantity, and price. GST is automatically calculated at 10% on taxable items.
Preview your invoice, download as high-quality PDF, or email directly to your client. Track payment status from your dashboard.
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Understanding when to charge GST and how to calculate it correctly is essential for Australian businesses.
Some supplies are GST-free even if you're GST-registered. These include most basic food, some education courses, some medical and health services, childcare, and exports.
GST-registered businesses can claim input tax credits for GST paid on business purchases. You need a valid tax invoice from your supplier to claim these credits.
If you're GST-registered, you must lodge a Business Activity Statement (BAS). Keeping accurate invoices makes BAS preparation significantly easier.
Everything you need to know about invoicing, GST, and tax compliance for Australian businesses
You can create and download your first GST-compliant PDF without creating an account or entering a credit card. A free account includes up to 3 invoices per month. Pro is $19/month for unlimited invoices, saved clients, recurring billing and advanced features.
A valid Australian tax invoice must clearly identify it as a tax invoice and show the supplier's identity and ABN, issue date, what was supplied, the taxable treatment, GST amount and total price. When the total is at least $1,000, it must also make the recipient's identity or ABN clearly ascertainable.
You can issue an ordinary invoice without an ABN, but a business payer may have to withhold 47% from payments over $82.50 when an ABN is not quoted and no exception applies. ABN registration and GST registration are separate. Check eligibility and apply free through the Australian Business Register.
A regular invoice is a request for payment that any business can issue. A tax invoice is a specific document required by the ATO from GST-registered businesses. The key difference is that a tax invoice must include the words 'Tax Invoice', your ABN, and clearly show the GST component. Only GST-registered businesses should issue tax invoices.
You must register for GST if your business has a GST turnover (gross income minus GST) of $75,000 or more per year, or $150,000 for non-profit organisations. You must also register if you provide taxi or ride-sharing services regardless of turnover. You can voluntarily register even below the threshold if you want to claim GST credits on business purchases.
GST in Australia is 10% of the taxable amount. To add GST: multiply the price by 1.1 (e.g., $100 x 1.1 = $110 incl. GST). To find the GST in a GST-inclusive price: divide by 11 (e.g., $110 / 11 = $10 GST). Our invoice generator handles all GST calculations automatically — just enter your prices and toggle GST on.
The ATO generally requires business records to be kept for at least 5 years. Digital copies are acceptable when they are legible and retrievable. Download and retain your PDF securely; signed-in InvoiceSonic users can also keep invoice history in their account.
Yes, you can create invoices for clients outside Australia. While the invoice format is optimised for Australian tax requirements including GST and ABN, you can adjust the currency for international clients. If you're exporting goods or services, these are generally GST-free. The PDF format ensures your invoices look professional regardless of where your client is located.
Certain supplies are GST-free even if you're GST-registered. These include most basic food, some education courses, some medical and health services, childcare, exports, sales of going concerns, certain supplies to charities, and some agricultural products. You still report these on your BAS but don't charge GST.
Absolutely! This invoice generator is built specifically for Australian sole traders, freelancers, contractors, and small businesses. Whether you're a plumber in Sydney, a graphic designer in Melbourne, or a consultant in Brisbane, our tool handles all the invoicing requirements. Sole traders use their individual ABN on invoices and can register for GST if their turnover exceeds $75,000.
GST, ABN, payments and getting paid — explained for Australian businesses.