Invoice template for Canada
Every mandatory field and fiscal rule a compliant invoice must carry in Canada: numbering, tax IDs, archival and e-filing.
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
GST/HST number: 123456789RT0001
BN (Business Number): 123456789
Address: Bd. Example 123, City
Customer
Beta Industries Ltd.
GST/HST number: 987654321RT0001
Address: Str. Customer 45, City
| Description | Quantity | Unit price | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting services (May period) | 1 | CA$1,500.00 | CA$1,500.00 |
| Software implementation and setup | 1 | CA$800.00 | CA$800.00 |
Total netCA$2,300.00
Total VAT (GST 5%)CA$115.00
Total dueCA$2,415.00
Numbering rulesSequential, gap-free; required for input tax credit support
E-filing & e-invoicingCRA monthly/quarterly GST/HST filing via My Business Account; Revenu Québec for QST.
Archival period6 years from the end of the year
PenaltiesCAD 250–25% of the tax for failure to file; gross negligence penalty up to 50%.
Mandatory invoice fields
Every element the Canada tax legislation requires on a fiscal invoice.
- Word "Invoice" and unique number
- Invoice date and date of supply
- Supplier name, address and GST/HST number
- Customer name and address
- Description, quantity and price
- GST/HST rate and amount; QST separately for Quebec
- Total amount
- Statement of zero-rated or exempt supplies if applicable