Invoicing in Australia
How to invoice in Australia
ABN, GST, BSB, and PayID. The fields an Australian tax invoice needs, and how JupiterInvoice handles them without forcing you into a US-style template.
The shape of an Australian tax invoice
The ATO sets out specific requirements for an Australian tax invoice. The substance is stable. Roughly:
- •The words "Tax Invoice" clearly shown (if you are GST-registered)
- •Your business or trading name
- •Your ABN (Australian Business Number)
- •The date the invoice was issued
- •A clear description of what was sold, the quantity, and the price
- •The GST amount, or a statement that the total includes GST
- •The buyer's identity or ABN for invoices above a certain value
For the authoritative current rules, see ATO: tax invoices.
The Australia-specific fields JupiterInvoice handles
ABN, GST, and the right wording
Add your ABN to your sender profile once and it appears on every invoice. The tax label defaults to GST. Mark an invoice as 'Tax Invoice' or plain 'Invoice' depending on your registration status.
AUD, BSB, account number
Bank fields support BSB (6-digit) and account number for local pay. Click-to-copy so your client's AP team can paste straight into their banking app.
PayID, Osko, and international
Add a PayID alias (email or phone) for instant local pay, BSB for traditional EFT, and SWIFT for international clients. Whatever your client uses, the details are on the invoice.
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The bits that actually slow Australian invoices down
The format is straightforward. The friction is everything around it.
Missing the 'Tax Invoice' wording
If you are GST-registered and your client's bookkeeper does not see the words 'Tax Invoice' on the document, they cannot claim the GST credit. We label it correctly by default.
PO numbers from larger corporates and government
Big buyers and most government departments need a PO on the invoice. JupiterInvoice lets your client add it directly without you reissuing.
Slow payments from corporates and councils
Net 30 is the norm but the long tail of Net 60 and beyond is real, especially for council and large corporate work. Faster bank details on the invoice cut at least the payment-rail delay.
Sole trader vs Pty Ltd confusion
Clients often mix up your ABN and your company entity. JupiterInvoice carries multiple sender profiles so you can invoice as a sole trader for some clients and a Pty Ltd for others.
Australian invoicing FAQ
Do I need an ABN to send an invoice in Australia?
When do I need to charge GST on my invoices?
What is the difference between 'Invoice' and 'Tax Invoice'?
Can I send an Australian invoice in a foreign currency?
What is the best way for an Australian client to pay an invoice?
How long do I have to keep my invoices for the ATO?
A note on what this is. This page is a plain-English orientation to invoicing in Australia, not tax advice. The authoritative source for current rules is the ATO. For anything that materially affects your tax position, talk to an Australian accountant or registered BAS agent.
Send an Australian tax invoice in two minutes
Free. No signup. Save your ABN and BSB once and every future invoice carries them. Mark each one as Tax Invoice or Invoice depending on your GST status.
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