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Free Invoice Template for Canadian Contractors

A professional invoice template that meets CRA requirements. Pre-formatted with Business Number field, province-specific GST/HST calculation, and Canadian payment details.

Required Fields

Every invoice in Canada should include these fields to be CRA-compliant:

Business Number (BN)
Invoice number
Date of issue
Your business name and address
Customer name and address
Description of goods/services
GST/HST registration number
Tax rate and amount (GST, HST, or GST+PST)
Total amount
Payment terms

Example Values

Business IDBN: 123456789 RT0001
Tax (Ontario)HST (13%): $390.00
CurrencyCAD $3,390.00

What the CRA requires on an invoice

If you're registered for GST/HST, your invoices must include your Business Number, the date, a description of the supply, the amount charged, and the GST/HST charged (shown separately or stated as included). For supplies over $150, you also need the customer's name and the terms of payment. The CRA uses these invoices to verify input tax credit claims, so accuracy matters.

GST vs HST vs PST — which do you charge?

It depends on your province. Alberta, the territories, and some provinces charge only 5% federal GST. Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland & Labrador charge HST (a combined federal-provincial tax ranging from 13% to 15%). British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba charge GST plus a separate provincial sales tax (PST/RST). Quebec charges GST plus QST (9.975%). Your invoice must clearly state which tax you're charging.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need to register for GST/HST?

Registration is mandatory when your revenue exceeds CAD $30,000 in any four consecutive calendar quarters or in a single quarter. This is one of the lowest thresholds in the English-speaking world.

Do I charge tax on labour?

In most provinces, yes. Unlike some US states, Canadian GST/HST applies to both labour and materials for most contractor services.

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Canada Tax Quick Reference

GST/HST Rate5–15% (varies by province)
Registration ThresholdCAD $30,000
Business IDBN
AuthorityCRA