Canadian Invoice Template — GST/HST Requirements & Free Generator
A Canadian invoice should show your business name and address, the customer’s details, the invoice date and number, a description of what’s supplied, and the total. If you’re registered for GST/HST, it must also show your GST/HST number and the tax charged at your province’s rate.
What a Canada invoice must include
| Must include | Detail |
|---|---|
| Your business | Name and address |
| The customer | Who you’re billing |
| Invoice number & date | A unique number and the date issued |
| Line items | A description, quantity and price for each |
| GST/HST number | Required if you’re registered (needed for the client’s input tax credits) |
| Tax | GST or HST at the correct provincial rate |
| Total | The total amount payable |
GST/HST by province
Canada has a federal GST of 5%. Some provinces combine it with provincial tax into HST — for example Ontario at 13% and New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia and PEI at 15%. Quebec adds QST on top of GST. Charge the rate for the province where the supply is made, and show your registration number so business clients can claim input tax credits.
The “small supplier” threshold
You must register for GST/HST once your revenue exceeds C$30,000 over four consecutive quarters. Below that you’re a “small supplier” and don’t have to register or charge GST/HST — though you can register voluntarily.
Create your Canada invoice free
Our free invoice generator runs in your browser — set the currency to CAD ($), add your details and items, and download a clean PDF. No signup, no watermark. Prefer a file? Grab a free invoice template, or see an invoice example.
Invoicing in another country?
This is general information, not tax or legal advice — rules and thresholds change, so confirm the current requirements with CRA.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a GST/HST number to invoice in Canada?
Only once your revenue passes C$30,000 over four consecutive quarters. Below that you’re a small supplier and don’t have to register or charge tax.
What tax rate do I put on the invoice?
5% GST, or the HST rate for your province (for example 13% in Ontario, 15% in the Atlantic provinces). Quebec also has QST.
Why show my GST/HST number?
Business customers need it to claim input tax credits, and it’s required on invoices once you’re registered.
What is a small supplier?
A business with revenue of C$30,000 or less over four consecutive quarters. Small suppliers aren’t required to register for or charge GST/HST.
Written by the FreeBillKit team. Last reviewed July 2026.