Invoice template for Australia
Every mandatory field and fiscal rule a compliant invoice must carry in Australia: numbering, tax IDs, archival and e-filing.
Tax Invoice
Compliant invoice example
Invoice number: INV-2026-001234
Issue date: 2026-06-04
Due date: 2026-07-04
The marked fields are the ones the local tax law requires. Identification data is illustrative only.
Seller
Acme SRL
ABN: 12 345 678 901
Address: Bd. Example 123, City
Customer
Beta Industries Ltd.
ABN: 98 765 432 109
Address: Str. Customer 45, City
| Description | Quantity | Unit price | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting services (May period) | 1 | A$1,500.00 | A$1,500.00 |
| Software implementation and setup | 1 | A$800.00 | A$800.00 |
Total netA$2,300.00
Total VAT (GST 10%)A$230.00
Total dueA$2,530.00
Numbering rulesSequential numbering (ATO good-practice)
E-filing & e-invoicingBusiness Activity Statement (BAS) monthly/quarterly via Standard Business Reporting (SBR); PEPPOL e-invoicing voluntary, mandatory for federal B2G.
Archival period5 years from the date of the transaction
PenaltiesA$110–550 per missing tax invoice element under the GST Act; up to 75% of GST for false statements.
Mandatory invoice fields
Every element the Australia tax legislation requires on a fiscal invoice.
- Words "Tax Invoice" prominently displayed
- Seller identity and ABN
- Buyer identity and ABN (for invoices ≥ A$1,000)
- Issue date
- Description, quantity and price
- GST amount payable, or "Total price includes GST"
- Total amount