Free Contractor Invoice Template (PDF, Word & Excel)

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What's Included

  • Business name, ABN/ACN and contact details
  • Client name, company and address
  • Invoice number and invoice date
  • Project or job reference number
  • Line items: labour, materials, subcontractor costs
  • Subtotal, GST (10%) and total
  • Payment terms (e.g. 14 days net)
  • Bank transfer details (BSB and account number)

How to Use This Template

  1. Download the contractor invoice template in PDF, Word or Excel.
  2. Fill in your business name, ABN and contact information.
  3. Enter the client's name, company and billing address.
  4. Add a unique invoice number and the invoice date.
  5. List all work performed with quantities, rates and amounts.
  6. Check the subtotal, GST and total figures.
  7. Enter your payment terms and bank details.
  8. Save and send to your client by email or share as PDF.

Invoice Wording Examples

Use these line item descriptions on your invoices. For a full list, see our plumbing invoice wording guide.

  • Labour — site work @ $[rate]/hr × [hours]
  • Materials supply and install
  • Subcontractor costs — see attached
  • Project management fee
  • Call-out / mobilisation fee: $[amount]
  • Variation order #[number]

What to Put on a Contractor Invoice

A professional contractor invoice should include all the information your client needs to pay you promptly and your accountant needs at tax time. Required fields:

  • Business name, ABN and contact details — your full legal trading name and Australian Business Number
  • "Tax Invoice" — required if you are registered for GST
  • Unique invoice number — for your records and theirs
  • Invoice date — the date you issue the invoice
  • Client name and address — the person or business you're billing
  • Description of work — itemised breakdown of labour, materials and any other charges
  • GST amount shown separately — required by the ATO when the total is over $82.50
  • Total amount due — including GST
  • Payment details — BSB, account number or PayID
  • Payment terms — e.g. "Payment due within 14 days"

For a full step-by-step walkthrough, see our How to Write a Plumbing Invoice guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The template works for plumbers, electricians, builders, carpenters, painters and any other trade contractor.
Yes — completely free with no signup required.
Yes. There is a dedicated GST line item showing 10% of the subtotal.
Yes. There is a dedicated field for your ABN.
Very little. A contractor invoice may reference a project or client company. See our sole trader invoice template for a simpler version.