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Free canada gst hst invoice template

Free canada gst/hst invoice template you can download and customize

A GST/HST-compliant invoice template for Canadian businesses with CRA-required fields, GST/HST calculation, and provincial considerations.

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From

Your Name

Invoice

INV-001

Bill to

Client Name

Issued

2026-05-03

Due

2026-05-18

Terms

Net 15

DescriptionQtyRateAmount
1$0.00
Subtotal$0.00
Total Due$0.00

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From (your details)

Bill to (client)

Invoice #

Issue date

Due date

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$0.00

Tax %

Notes

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What this template includes

Every field you need for a professional canada gst hst invoice.

Business name, address, and contact information

Client name and billing address

Unique invoice number

Invoice date and payment due date

Itemized line items with description, quantity, rate, and amount

Subtotal, tax (if applicable), and total due

Payment terms and accepted methods

Notes or special instructions

GST/HST registration number (mandatory for registrants)

Province-specific tax rate (HST, GST + PST, or QST)

Total tax charged

Best for: Canadian businesses and freelancers registered for GST/HST

When to use this template

Use this template if you're a Canadian business or freelancer registered for GST/HST. CRA requires specific fields on tax invoices: your business name, GST/HST registration number, invoice date, customer name, description of goods/services, total amount, applicable GST/HST rate, and the total tax charged. Tax rates vary by province — this template handles HST provinces (Ontario 13%, Atlantic provinces 15%) and GST + PST provinces separately.

Canadian tax invoicing tips

GST/HST registration is mandatory if your taxable revenue exceeds CAD $30,000 in a single calendar quarter or four consecutive quarters. Below that threshold, you're a 'small supplier' and don't charge GST/HST (but also can't claim input tax credits). Quebec uses QST in addition to GST. Provincial tax rates change occasionally — verify the current rate for your province at canada.ca before sending invoices. For B2B sales, the customer's province (where they're located, not where you are) determines the applicable rate.

Questions, answered

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to register for GST/HST as a freelancer?

Mandatory registration kicks in when your taxable revenue exceeds CAD $30,000 in any single calendar quarter or in four consecutive quarters. Below that threshold, you're a 'small supplier' and don't charge GST/HST. Voluntary registration below the threshold is allowed and lets you claim input tax credits on business expenses — usually worth it for freelancers with significant business expenses.

What rate do I charge for clients in different provinces?

GST/HST follows the 'place of supply' rules — generally, the rate of the customer's province applies. For services to a client in Ontario: 13% HST. To a client in Alberta: 5% GST only. To a client in Quebec: 5% GST + 9.975% QST. Most invoicing software calculates this automatically based on the customer's address. For exports outside Canada, GST/HST is generally zero-rated.

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