🇦🇺 Australia · 2026 template

Freelance invoice template (Australia, 2026)

Australia’s invoicing trap is GST: once you register, it must be on every invoice. Also: ABN wording matters for credibility and compliance.

Editorial template · Hustle Report · authority: Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

What to include

  • Invoice number + date + due date
  • ABN
  • Client details
  • Line items + totals
  • GST (if registered) + breakdown
  • Payment details

When to invoice

  • Retainers upfront
  • Projects on milestones
  • Weekly for day-rate

Numbering

Use sequential numbering; keep PDFs.

Australia notes

  • Get an ABN before invoicing; without it, payers can withhold 47%.
  • GST registration becomes mandatory above A$75,000 turnover (rolling 12 months).

Copy/paste invoice template (Australia)

Plain text template — paste into Notion/Docs

# Header
TAX INVOICE
Invoice number: 2026-001
Invoice date: YYYY-MM-DD
Due date: YYYY-MM-DD (Net 14)
ABN: ____

# From
Your name / business
Address
Email

# Bill to
Client name
Client address

# Line items
1) Service description — A$X
Subtotal: A$___
GST (if applicable): A$___
Total due: A$___

# Payment
Bank details
Reference: Invoice 2026-001

Common questions

Invoice template · Australia · FAQ

  • When should my invoice say TAX INVOICE in Australia?

    If you are registered for GST and charging GST, use 'Tax Invoice' and include your ABN and GST breakdown. If you’re not registered, you typically just use 'Invoice'.

  • Where do I read Australia side hustle tax rules?

    Use our Australia guide here: /freelance-tax/australia

Next steps

From invoice → take-home

Invoicing is the evidence layer. Your rate floor and your country thresholds are the profit layer.

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Editorial template only. This is not legal or tax advice. Requirements vary by activity, client type and registration status (VAT/GST/TRN). When in doubt, verify with your local authority or a licensed professional.