Painting & Decorating in Australia

Painting & Decorating Invoice Template for Australia

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

Example Painting & Decorating invoice for Australia

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

Australia Painting & Decorating

ABN 54 019 002 000

TAX INVOICE

#INV-6154

Bill to

Sample Client — Australia

AUD
DescriptionQtyUnitAmount
Interior residential painting 1 $3,333.33 $3,333.33
Exterior weatherboard repainting 2 $1,333.33 $2,666.66
Commercial office repaint 1 $2,166.67 $2,166.67
Subtotal$8,166.66
GST 10%$816.67
Total due$8,983.33

Painting & Decorating Services in Australia

Typical painting & decorating services billed in Australia:

  • Interior residential painting (Australia)
  • Exterior weatherboard repainting (Australia)
  • Commercial office repaint (Australia)
  • Specialty finishes & feature walls (Australia)
  • Pressure wash & prep (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 Painting & Decorating in Australia

  • Specify paint system (brand, sheen, coats) to avoid touch-up disputes
  • Invoice deposit before ordering large quantities of custom tint
  • Painting & Decorating businesses in Australia must include ABN on every invoice
  • Charge GST at 10% on painting & decorating services if registered in Australia
  • Standard payment terms: Net 30 days — invoice in AUD ($)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Quoting per room without ceiling height or condition notes
  • Not billing extra for excessive prep or mould treatment
  • Not including ABN on painting & decorating invoices for Australia clients
  • Using incorrect currency (must be AUD) on cross-border painting & decorating jobs

Painting & Decorating Invoicing FAQ — Australia

What should a painting & decorating invoice include in Australia?

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

What GST rate applies to painting & decorating services in Australia?

In Australia, painting & decorating 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 painting & decorating in Australia?

Standard payment terms for painting & decorating businesses in Australia are Net 30 days. The average invoice value in this industry is approximately $2000. Always clearly state your payment terms on every invoice.