Create professional invoices tailored for painting & decorating businesses in Canada. Our free invoice generator combines painting & decorating-specific formatting with Canada's GST/HST compliance and CAD support.
An example of what your invoice could look like (sample figures).
Canada Painting & Decorating
BN 176-147-893
TAX INVOICE
#INV-1176
Bill to
Sample Client — Canada
| Description | Qty | Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior residential painting | 3 | $2,333.33 | $6,999.99 |
| Exterior weatherboard repainting | 4 | $2,833.33 | $11,333.32 |
| Commercial office repaint | 1 | $1,166.67 | $1,166.67 |
Typical painting & decorating services billed in Canada:
Canada requires these fields on a valid invoice:
GST/HST: 5% GST (varies with HST)
Currency: CAD ($)
Business registration: BN
A painting & decorating invoice in Canada must include: your BN, business details, client information, unique invoice number, date, itemized painting & decorating services, GST/HST at 5% GST (varies with HST) (if registered), amounts in CAD, and payment terms.
In Canada, painting & decorating services are typically subject to GST/HST at 5% GST (varies with HST). Registration thresholds vary. Once registered, you must charge GST/HST and show it separately on all invoices.
Standard payment terms for painting & decorating businesses in Canada are Net 30 days. The average invoice value in this industry is approximately $2000. Always clearly state your payment terms on every invoice.
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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 rooms, surfaces and preparation included in the price. State whether paint and consumables are included or billed separately. Record changes such as additional coats, colour changes or repair work as approved variations, not unexplained increases at completion.
Include the property address, room or work area, quote reference and completed stage. Check the legal billing name and delivery contact against the accepted work. Keep the accepted surface schedule, agreed finishes, approved changes and completion confirmation available to resolve questions. An invoice records the charge; it does not replace the underlying approval or supporting documents.
The package includes its agreed materials and labour. Only the additional doors are added separately. If your quote excludes paint, show the actual supply basis rather than assuming the customer expects an extra materials charge.
| Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living room preparation and painting — agreed package | 1 | 1,200.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Additional door — approved variation | 2 | 95.00 | 190.00 |
| Example subtotal | 1,390.00 | ||
Charging paint twice—inside a room package and again as materials—creates an avoidable dispute. Cross-check every additional line against the inclusions and exclusions in the accepted quote.
For staged work, label the area or milestone completed on each invoice. Keep snagging or touch-up discussions separate from the payment record, and document any agreed adjustment instead of silently editing a previously issued amount.
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.