Invoicing - What to Include

Invoices can be hand-written, carbon copies or computer generated from programs like Xero or MYOB, but they all need to include certain details.  

For businesses registered for GST invoices need to include:

• Business name
• Business address
• Business ABN
• Clients name and address
• Date
• Invoice number
• Description of what you are charging them for
• Amount being charged
• GST amount being charged
• Total amount due
• Terms
• Payment details (bank account details)

For businesses not registered for GST invoices need to include:

• Business name
• Business address
• Business ABN
• Clients name and address
• Date
• Invoice number
• Description of what you are charging them for
• Clearly state the amount is GNR (GST not registered)
• Amount being charged
• Total amount due
• Terms
• Payment details (bank account details)

Disclaimer

This is not advice. Items herein are general comments only and do not constitute or convey advice per se. The information contained in these articles is for guidance only and should not be relied upon without obtaining professional advice having regard to your direct circumstances.