Event Planning in Australia

Event Planning Invoice Template for Australia

Create professional invoices tailored for event planning businesses in Australia. Our free invoice generator combines event planning-specific formatting with Australia's GST compliance and AUD support.

Example Event Planning invoice for Australia

An example of what your invoice could look like (sample figures).

Australia Event Planning

ABN 09 763 595 949

TAX INVOICE

#INV-8109

Bill to

Sample Client — Australia

AUD
DescriptionQtyUnitAmount
Full event planning & coordination 2 $1,750.00 $3,500.00
Venue sourcing & negotiation 4 $2,041.67 $8,166.68
Vendor management (catering, AV) 1 $3,500.00 $3,500.00
Subtotal$15,166.68
GST 10%$1,516.67
Total due$16,683.35

Event Planning Services in Australia

Typical event planning services billed in Australia:

  • Full event planning & coordination (Australia)
  • Venue sourcing & negotiation (Australia)
  • Vendor management (catering, AV) (Australia)
  • On-site event management (Australia)
  • Post-event wrap report (Australia)

Invoice Requirements in Australia

Australia requires these fields on a valid invoice:

  • Include your ABN on all invoices (required for tax invoices)
  • If GST-registered (turnover over $75,000), charge 10% GST
  • Tax invoices must clearly show GST amount for purchases over $82.50
  • Standard payment terms are 14-30 days in Australia

Tax & Currency for Australia

GST: 10%

Currency: AUD ($)

Business registration: ABN

Invoicing Tips for Event Planning in Australia

  • Disclose whether your fee is flat, hourly, or percentage of total budget
  • Never commingle client vendor payments with your fee without clear ledger
  • Event Planning businesses in Australia must include ABN on every invoice
  • Charge GST at 10% on event planning services if registered in Australia
  • Standard payment terms: Net 30 days — invoice in AUD ($)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Paying vendors from your account without separate pass-through lines
  • No cap on planning hours for "full service" packages
  • Not including ABN on event planning invoices for Australia clients
  • Using incorrect currency (must be AUD) on cross-border event planning jobs

Event Planning Invoicing FAQ — Australia

What should a event planning invoice include in Australia?

A event planning invoice in Australia must include: your ABN, business details, client information, unique invoice number, date, itemized event planning services, GST at 10% (if registered), amounts in AUD, and payment terms.

What GST rate applies to event planning services in Australia?

In Australia, event planning services are typically subject to GST at 10%. Registration thresholds vary. Once registered, you must charge GST and show it separately on all invoices.

What payment terms are standard for event planning in Australia?

Standard payment terms for event planning businesses in Australia are Net 30 days. The average invoice value in this industry is approximately $3500. Always clearly state your payment terms on every invoice.