Free invoice template for Canada

Create a professional invoice for Canada in CAD, with GST/HST calculated at 5%. Below you’ll find what an invoice in Canada must include, current rates and local rules — plus a free generator already set up for Canada.

CAD · $GST/HST · 5%YYYY-MM-DD

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Invoicing in Canada at a glance

Currency	Canadian Dollar (CAD, $)
Consumption tax	GST/HST
Local name	GST/HST (TPS/TVH)
Standard rate	5%
Reduced rates	None
Date format	YYYY-MM-DD (e.g. 2026-10-28)
Keep invoices for	6 years
Registration / small-business threshold	CAD 30,000 in taxable sales over four consecutive calendar quarters

Required information on an invoice in Canada

Make sure every invoice you issue in Canada includes:

Your business or trading name
Your GST/HST registration number (Business Number + RT, e.g. 123456789 RT0001)
Invoice date and a unique invoice number
Total amount payable
GST/HST charged shown separately, or a statement that the total includes GST/HST and the applicable rate(s)
For sales of $500 or more: the buyer’s name or trading name
For sales of $500 or more: payment terms and a brief description of each supply

Rules and tips for Canada

GST is 5% federally; HST provinces combine it with a provincial portion (13% in Ontario, 14% in Nova Scotia, 15% in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and PEI). Quebec adds QST (9.975%) and BC, Saskatchewan and Manitoba charge a separate PST.
Charge the rate of the province where the supply is made (generally where the customer is located for services and delivered goods).
Small suppliers with $30,000 or less in taxable sales over four consecutive calendar quarters do not have to register for GST/HST.
Keep books and records, including invoices, for six years from the end of the tax year they relate to.

Sample invoice for Canada

This is what a typical invoice looks like with CAD amounts and GST applied. Create your own in the generator — your data never leaves your browser.

Your Company

123 Business Street

Canada

Tax ID: CA123456789

Invoice

Invoice no.: 2026-0042
Date: 2026-10-01
Due date: 2026-10-15

Bill to

Client Company

45 Client Avenue, Canada

Description	Qty	Unit price	Amount
Consulting services (hours)	10	$120.00	$1,200.00
Website design	1	$1,700.00	$1,700.00

Subtotal$2,900.00

GST 5%$145.00

Total$3,045.00

Payment within 14 days by bank transfer. Thank you for your business!

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How to make an invoice in Canada

Open the BillKit invoice generator using the button above — it is already set to CAD and GST/HST at 5%.
Add your business details: name, address and your tax or GST/HST registration number.
Enter your client’s name, address and (for business clients) their tax ID.
Give the invoice a unique sequential number, an issue date and a due date.
List each product or service with quantity and unit price; adjust the tax rate if a reduced rate or exemption applies.
Check the totals, add payment details, then download the PDF and send it to your client.

Frequently asked questions

What is the GST/HST rate in Canada?

The standard GST/HST rate in Canada is 5%.

Do I need to charge GST/HST on my invoices in Canada?

Generally yes, once you are registered for GST/HST. Businesses below the registration or small-business threshold (CAD 30,000 in taxable sales over four consecutive calendar quarters) usually do not charge GST/HST — in that case don’t show it on the invoice and, where required, state the exemption.

Which currency should I use on an invoice in Canada?

Invoices in Canada are normally issued in Canadian Dollar (CAD). You can usually invoice in a foreign currency, but many tax authorities require the tax amount to also be stated in the local currency.

How long do I need to keep invoices in Canada?

Keep copies of all issued and received invoices for at least 6 years.

What must an invoice in Canada include?

Key elements include: Your business or trading name; Your GST/HST registration number (Business Number + RT, e.g. 123456789 RT0001); Invoice date and a unique invoice number; Total amount payable; GST/HST charged shown separately, or a statement that the total includes GST/HST and the applicable rate(s).

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⚠️ General information, not tax or legal advice. Rules change and may depend on your situation — confirm with a local tax adviser or the tax authority. Last reviewed October 2026.