Create professional invoices for your Australian business with our free invoice generator. Perfect for small businesses, freelancers, contractors, and sole traders, this easy-to-use tool helps you generate GST-compliant tax invoices with all required ATO fields including ABN and GST. Our generator automatically sets AUD as the default currency and includes all fields required by the Australian Taxation Office.
Simply fill in your business details, add your client information, list your products or services, and download your professionally formatted invoice as a PDF. Add your logo, include GST calculations, set payment terms, and manage your invoices — all without fees or signup.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) sets specific requirements for tax invoices. Understanding these requirements ensures your invoices are legally compliant and that your clients can claim GST credits where applicable.
Every Australian business with an annual turnover of $75,000 or more must register for an ABN. Your ABN must appear on all invoices. If you don't have an ABN, the payer may need to withhold 47% of your payment for tax purposes.
You must register for GST if your business has a GST turnover of $75,000 or more per year ($150,000 for non-profit organisations). Once registered, you must charge 10% GST on taxable supplies and issue tax invoices.
The ATO requires you to keep invoice records for at least 5 years from the date you prepared or obtained them. Digital copies are acceptable as long as they are legible and stored securely.
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.
Enter your client's details including business name, ABN (for B2B invoices over $1,000), address, and contact information.
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.
Browse our collection of free, ATO-compliant invoice templates designed for specific Australian industries and professions.
Standard GST-compliant tax invoice for registered businesses.
Invoice template with ABN field prominently displayed.
Simplified invoice for sole traders and individual contractors.
Professional template for freelancers with hourly rates.
Detailed template for builders and tradies.
Clean template for consultants with project-based billing.
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
Yes! Our Australian invoice generator is 100% free to use. Create up to 5 GST-compliant invoices per month with all essential features including ABN fields, automatic GST calculations, professional templates, and instant PDF downloads. No credit card or registration required to get started. For unlimited invoices, you can upgrade to our Pro plan for $12/month.
A valid Australian tax invoice must include: the words 'tax invoice', the seller's identity (business name), ABN, date of issue, description of items sold, GST amount (shown separately or stated as included), and the total price. For sales over $1,000, the buyer's name, ABN, and address are also required. Our generator automatically includes all these fields.
While you can technically issue an invoice without an ABN, it's strongly recommended to have one. Without an ABN on your invoice, the payer may be required to withhold 47% of your payment for tax purposes under the PAYG withholding rules. Getting an ABN is free and can be done online through the Australian Business Register (ABR).
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 requires you to keep records (including invoices) for at least 5 years from the date you prepared or obtained them, or 5 years after the last transaction was completed — whichever is later. Digital copies are acceptable as long as they are legible. InvoiceSonic stores all your invoices securely in the cloud so you can access them anytime.
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.