Create professional invoices tailored for carpentry businesses in New Zealand. Our free invoice generator combines carpentry-specific formatting with New Zealand's GST compliance and NZD support.
An example of what your invoice could look like (sample figures).
New Zealand Carpentry
NZBN 011-876-984
TAX INVOICE
#INV-4011
Bill to
Sample Client — New Zealand
| Description | Qty | Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom cabinetry & joinery | 3 | $240.00 | $720.00 |
| Deck & pergola construction | 4 | $340.00 | $1,360.00 |
| Internal wall framing | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
Typical carpentry services billed in New Zealand:
New Zealand requires these fields on a valid invoice:
GST: 15%
Currency: NZD ($)
Business registration: NZBN
A carpentry invoice in New Zealand must include: your NZBN, business details, client information, unique invoice number, date, itemized carpentry services, GST at 15% (if registered), amounts in NZD, and payment terms.
In New Zealand, carpentry services are typically subject to GST at 15%. Registration thresholds vary. Once registered, you must charge GST and show it separately on all invoices.
Standard payment terms for carpentry businesses in New Zealand are a deposit up front, progress claims per stage, balance on completion. The average invoice value in this industry is approximately set by the job — a small repair and a full kitchen fit-out are priced very differently. Always clearly state your payment terms on every invoice.
Browse the Carpentry invoice template hub or try our free invoice generator.
Use the template as a starting layout, then replace its example information with the actual agreed work. The details below help you decide what to enter and what to check before sending.
Name the item or installation, material specification and finish included in the quote. Separate workshop fabrication, delivery and fitting only where the agreement prices them separately. Confirm changes to dimensions or materials before treating them as variations.
Include the job address, drawing or quote reference and completed stage. Check the legal billing name and delivery contact against the accepted work. Keep the approved dimensions and specification, variation approval and delivery or fitting record available to resolve questions. An invoice records the charge; it does not replace the underlying approval or supporting documents.
The fabrication milestone is charged once, with separately approved hardware added. Fitting is not included in this example; use the actual agreement to decide when and how it is billed.
| Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet fabrication — agreed stage | 1 | 1,400.00 | 1,400.00 |
| Approved additional hardware | 4 | 25.00 | 100.00 |
| Example subtotal | 1,500.00 | ||
Adding materials already included in a fabrication package makes the bill appear duplicated. Check the specification and package inclusions before adding timber, hardware or finishing products.
Distinguish readiness for collection, delivery and completed installation. Reference the correct approval or handover record for the stage you are billing, and track outstanding earlier invoices independently.
The free browser tool prepares the document. Saving customers, sending tracked invoices and managing reminders require an account and are subject to plan limits. Payment status needs accurate payment records; an invoice view alone does not confirm payment.