🇨🇦 Canada · 2026 template

Freelance invoice template (Canada, 2026)

Canadian invoices need to be clear about GST/HST status and should be consistent enough to survive a CRA audit without stress.

Editorial template · Hustle Report · authority: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

What to include

  • Invoice number + date + due date
  • Client details
  • Line items + totals
  • If GST/HST-registered: registration number + tax breakdown
  • Payment method

When to invoice

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

Numbering

Use sequential numbering; keep PDFs.

Canada notes

  • GST/HST registration becomes mandatory above C$30,000 revenue (rolling 12 months).
  • Report side income on T2125 from the first dollar.

Copy/paste invoice template (Canada)

Plain text template — paste into Notion/Docs

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

# From
Your name / business
Address
Email

# Bill to
Client name
Client address

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

# Payment
E-transfer / bank details
Reference: Invoice 2026-001

Common questions

Invoice template · Canada · FAQ

  • Do I need to charge GST/HST on my Canadian invoices?

    Only if you are registered (or required to register). Once registered, you must include GST/HST on taxable supplies and show it on the invoice.

  • Where do I read Canadian side hustle tax rules?

    Use our Canada guide here: /freelance-tax/canada

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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Further reading

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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.