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🇦🇺Australia·GST 10%·AUD

Australia Plumbing Invoice Template

Australian plumbers with turnover above $75,000 AUD must register for GST and issue tax invoices displaying their ABN. GST at 10% applies to both labor and parts. Plumbing work typically requires a state or territory license — include your license number on all invoices. For gas fitting work, a separate gas fitter's license is required. Tax invoices for taxable sales should be clearly identified as "Tax Invoice". Invoices over $1,000 AUD must include the recipient's identity or ABN. Plumbing invoices must capture the full cost picture of a job: the call-out or mobilization fee, time on site, parts and materials marked up appropriately, and any emergency or after-hours surcharges. Because materials costs vary widely — a simple washer versus a water heater — itemizing parts separately from labor protects you from disputes and gives clients the transparency they expect. Many plumbers also bill a fixed diagnostic fee before providing a repair quote, which should appear as a distinct line item.

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Accent Color

Your Business

Bill To (Client)

Invoice Details

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Line Items

Item 1
$90.00
Item 2
$225.00
Item 3
$120.00
Item 4
$150.00
Item 5
$85.00

🇦🇺 Australia Requirements

Currency$ AUD
TaxGST (10%)
Date formatDD/MM/YYYY
PaymentBank transfer (EFT) is the standard payment method.

Australian businesses with an annual turnover of $75,000 or more must register for GST and display their ABN (Australian Business Number) on all tax invoices. The GST rate is 10%. Tax invoices over $1,000 AUD must include the buyer's identity.

Payment Terms

Due on completion

About Australia Plumbing Invoicing

Australian plumbers with turnover above $75,000 AUD must register for GST and issue tax invoices displaying their ABN. GST at 10% applies to both labor and parts. Plumbing work typically requires a state or territory license — include your license number on all invoices. For gas fitting work, a separate gas fitter's license is required. Tax invoices for taxable sales should be clearly identified as "Tax Invoice". Invoices over $1,000 AUD must include the recipient's identity or ABN. Plumbing invoices must capture the full cost picture of a job: the call-out or mobilization fee, time on site, parts and materials marked up appropriately, and any emergency or after-hours surcharges. Because materials costs vary widely — a simple washer versus a water heater — itemizing parts separately from labor protects you from disputes and gives clients the transparency they expect. Many plumbers also bill a fixed diagnostic fee before providing a repair quote, which should appear as a distinct line item.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should plumbers charge a call-out fee separately from labor?
Yes. A call-out fee covers travel, vehicle costs, and the time spent mobilizing to the site regardless of how long the job takes. Listing it separately from your hourly labor rate avoids confusion — clients understand they pay a fixed amount to have you arrive, then an hourly rate for the work itself.
How should plumbers invoice for materials and parts?
List parts and materials as a separate line item showing either the actual cost or a marked-up price (a 10–30% markup on trade prices is common and widely accepted). Keep receipts in case a client queries the cost. For large jobs, some plumbers split parts into a separate 'materials invoice' alongside the labor invoice.
What are standard payment terms for plumbing jobs?
Residential plumbing jobs are almost always due on completion — clients pay when the work is done and they're satisfied. For larger commercial projects or water heater installations, a 25–50% deposit upfront to cover materials is standard, with the balance on completion. Net 14 is reasonable for repeat trade customers.
Do plumbers need to charge VAT or GST?
In the UK, plumbers must register for VAT once turnover exceeds £90,000 and charge 20% on labor and most parts. In Australia, you need an ABN and must charge 10% GST once turnover exceeds $75,000 AUD. In the US, taxability of labor and materials varies by state and transaction type — check your specific state's rules.
When must I issue a Tax Invoice in Australia?
If your business is registered for GST (mandatory when annual turnover reaches $75,000 AUD, or $150,000 for non-profits), you must issue a document titled 'Tax Invoice' for taxable sales of $82.50 AUD or more (including GST). The invoice must show your ABN, the words 'Tax Invoice', the date of issue, a description of the items, the GST amount or a statement that the total includes GST.
What is an ABN and do I need it on my invoices?
An ABN (Australian Business Number) is an 11-digit identifier issued by the Australian Business Register. You should include your ABN on all invoices. If you do not quote your ABN, the payer may be required to withhold 47% of the payment amount under the PAYG withholding rules — so it is strongly in your interest to display it.
What is the GST rate in Australia and what is exempt?
The Australian GST rate is a flat 10% on most goods and services. Some supplies are GST-free, including most basic food, certain medical and health services, certain education courses, and exports. Input-taxed supplies (such as financial services and residential rent) do not attract GST but the supplier cannot claim input tax credits on related purchases.

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