Invoicing Guides & Resources
Practical guides on invoicing, GST, ABN, and getting paid faster — built for Australian tradies and small businesses.
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How long do tradies have to keep business records in Australia?
Most tax records must be kept for 5 years, but assets, losses and staff records can need longer. Here is what a tradie should keep and for how long.
Read moreHow does a BAS work for a sole trader in Australia?
A BAS reports the GST you collected and the GST you paid. Here are the quarterly due dates, what goes in G1, 1A and 1B, and a worked example.
Read moreShould a tradie be a sole trader or a company in Australia?
A plain comparison of sole trader and company structures for Australian tradies: tax, liability, cost, and when to switch.
Read moreWhat happens if I invoice without an ABN in Australia?
If your invoice has no ABN, the business paying you may have to withhold 47% and send it to the ATO. Here is how no-ABN withholding works and how to avoid it.
Read moreHow do deposits and progress payments work for tradies?
Ask for a deposit on jobs with material costs, then bill in stages tied to finished work. Here is how to set, invoice and track each payment.
Read moreHow do I chase an overdue invoice as a tradie?
A step-by-step schedule for chasing overdue invoices in Australia, with copy-and-paste reminder, second notice and final notice templates, plus what to do if the customer still won't pay.
Read moreWhat's the difference between a quote and an estimate for a tradie?
A quote is a fixed price that generally binds you once the customer accepts it. An estimate is an approximate cost that can change. Here's when to use each.
Read moreWhat payment terms should a tradie use: 7, 14 or 30 days?
Seven days is the safest default for tradies and 14 days suits most larger jobs. Here is how to choose, word and enforce your payment terms.
Read moreHow do I calculate GST in Australia?
Multiply by 1.1 to add GST, divide by 11 to find the GST in a price that includes it. Worked examples for tradies, plus rounding and invoice wording.
Read moreWhat must a tax invoice show in Australia?
A plain-English checklist of what the ATO requires on a tax invoice, including the extra rule for sales of $1,000 or more.
Read moreWhen do I need to register for GST as a tradie?
You must register for GST once your GST turnover reaches $75,000 in a rolling 12 months, or you expect it to. Here's how the test works, with a worked example.
Read moreHow to Invoice as a Plumber in Australia
What every plumbing invoice needs, how GST and ABN rules apply, and simple ways to get paid faster on callouts and bigger jobs.
Read moreHow to Invoice as an Electrician in Australia
What every electrical invoice needs, how GST and ABN rules apply, and how to reference compliance certificates and get paid faster.
Read moreHow to Invoice as a Landscaper in Australia
How to turn a quote into an invoice, handle GST and material costs, and use deposits to protect cash flow on bigger landscaping jobs.
Read moreHow to Invoice as a Builder in Australia
How progress payment invoicing works, handling variations, and staying on top of GST and ABN requirements.
Read moreGetting Started with Invogo
A quick walkthrough of setting up your business profile and sending your first invoice with Invogo.
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