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Made in NZ · For NZ buildersFree GST invoice template for NZ tradies
An IRD-compliant GST tax invoice with everything Inland Revenue expects — or skip the template and generate a real one straight from your job in Toolie.
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What an NZ GST tax invoice must include
For a taxable supply over $1,000 (incl GST), Inland Revenue expects a tax invoice to show:
- The words “tax invoice” in a prominent place
- Your name and GST number
- The date of issue, and an invoice number
- The buyer’s name and address
- A description of the goods or services, with quantity and amount
- The GST amount, or a statement that GST is included in the total
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Toolie builds a GST-compliant tax invoice straight from the job, with your GST number, logo and bank details already on it, progress claims and retentions handled, and it records the payment when it lands. Try it free, no signup.
When you need a full tax invoice
Over $1,000 you issue a full tax invoice; between $50 and $1,000 a simplified tax invoice is fine; under $50 you generally do not need one. You must register for GST once your turnover passes $60,000 in any 12 months, and only then do you charge GST and issue tax invoices.
See invoicing for builders, or the cashflow and payroll guides.
Common questions
What must a GST invoice include in NZ?
For a supply over $1,000 incl GST, a tax invoice must show the words ‘tax invoice’, your name and GST number, the date and an invoice number, the buyer’s details, a description with quantity and amount, and the GST amount or that GST is included.
Do I need to be GST registered to invoice?
No — you can invoice without being GST registered, but you can only charge GST and must issue tax invoices once registered. Registration is compulsory once turnover passes $60,000 in 12 months.
Can Toolie generate a GST invoice?
Yes — Toolie builds an IRD-compliant GST tax invoice from the job with your GST number, logo and bank details filled in, handles progress claims and retentions, and records the payment when it lands.
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