Create professional invoices tailored for video production businesses in Canada. Our free invoice generator combines video production-specific formatting with Canada's GST/HST compliance and CAD support.
An example of what your invoice could look like (sample figures).
Canada Video Production
BN 704-838-729
TAX INVOICE
#INV-7704
Bill to
Sample Client — Canada
| Description | Qty | Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate video production | 4 | $4,250.00 | $17,000.00 |
| Social media clips | 1 | $1,750.00 | $1,750.00 |
| Event highlight reels | 4 | $4,500.00 | $18,000.00 |
Typical video production services billed in Canada:
Canada requires these fields on a valid invoice:
GST/HST: 5% GST (varies with HST)
Currency: CAD ($)
Business registration: BN
A video production invoice in Canada must include: your BN, business details, client information, unique invoice number, date, itemized video production services, GST/HST at 5% GST (varies with HST) (if registered), amounts in CAD, and payment terms.
In Canada, video production 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 video production businesses in Canada are 50% upfront, 50% on completion. The average invoice value in this industry is approximately $3000. 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.
Distinguish the shoot or recording session from editing, final deliverables and separately agreed usage fees. State the included session length and revision allowance. Record extra locations, overtime or requested formats before including them as additional charges.
Include the booking or production name, session date and delivery milestone. Check the legal billing name and delivery contact against the accepted work. Keep the accepted production brief, approved extras and delivery record available to resolve questions. An invoice records the charge; it does not replace the underlying approval or supporting documents.
The session and editing are billed separately here because the quote separates them. For an all-inclusive package, use its fixed price and add only approved work outside that package.
| Description | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agreed production session | 1 | 500.00 | 500.00 |
| Post-production hours | 4 | 60.00 | 240.00 |
| Example subtotal | 740.00 | ||
Describing a deposit request as the final production balance can cause duplicate-payment questions. Name the billing stage and check the deposit actually received before calculating the remaining amount.
Send delivery and approval references to the person processing payment. Keep licensing, ownership and release conditions in the underlying agreement; payment tracking is not rights management.
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.