GUIDES · AUSTRALIA
What a tax invoice must show
If you're registered for GST, your customers who are registered need a tax invoice from you to claim the GST back. Here's what it must show.
General information only, not accounting, tax or legal advice. Check with your accountant or the ATO where a decision depends on your circumstances. Written 30 October 2026 · last checked 30 October 2026.
The essentials
- The words “tax invoice” (or similar), your identity and your ABN.
- The date of issue.
- A brief description of what you sold, including the quantity and price.
- The GST amount, if any, payable, or a statement that the total includes GST.
- The extent to which each item is taxable.
When the buyer must be shown
For larger sales the invoice must also show the buyer's identity or ABN. The ATO page below gives the current amount.
In Plain
Invoices from a GST-registered workspace show your ABN, the GST on each line and the total GST automatically.
Official source
Try it
Create an invoice in the trial and check it against this list.