Free GST/HST Invoice Template for Canadian Businesses
Charge the right tax, on the right line, every time — build a CRA-ready GST or HST invoice in your browser, free, with no account or signup.
If you sell goods or services in Canada and you're registered for GST/HST, every invoice you issue needs to show your tax number and the correct tax amount. Getting this wrong — or leaving it off entirely — is one of the most common reasons Canadian freelancers and small businesses run into trouble at tax time. This page walks through what a GST/HST invoice needs, then gives you a free, live tool to build one.
What CRA expects on a GST/HST invoice
- Your business name and, if registered, your GST/HST number
- The invoice date and a unique invoice number
- A clear description of the goods or services provided
- The subtotal, the GST/HST amount, and the total
- The customer's name (required for supplies over $150)
GST vs. HST: which rate applies?
Canada doesn't use one flat sales tax rate — it depends on the province the supply is made in:
| Province/Region | Tax type | Typical rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Atlantic provinces (NS, NB, PE, NL) | HST | 14–15% |
| BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 5% GST + provincial rate |
| Alberta, territories | GST only | 5% |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 5% GST + 9.975% QST |
Rates change periodically — always confirm the current rate for your province on the CRA or provincial revenue website before invoicing.
Build your GST/HST invoice now — logo upload, per-line tax rates, instant PDF.
Create a Free GST/HST Invoice →How to set this up in FreeInvoiceMaker.ca
Enter your business details including your GST/HST number in the "From" section, add your line items, then set the tax percentage per line to match your province (for example 13 for Ontario HST, or 5 for GST-only provinces). The invoice total recalculates live, and you can download it as a PDF or email it directly — nothing is stored on a server.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a GST/HST number to invoice in Canada?
- Only if you're registered — generally required once your worldwide taxable revenue passes $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters. Below that, you can still invoice without charging GST/HST unless you've voluntarily registered.
- What must a GST/HST invoice include?
- Your business name, GST/HST number, invoice date, a description of what was sold, the amount charged, and the GST/HST amount (or a statement that the total includes tax).
- Is the HST rate the same across Canada?
- No — HST applies in Ontario and the Atlantic provinces; other provinces charge GST plus a separate provincial sales tax.
- Can this tool calculate GST and HST automatically?
- Yes — set a tax percentage per line item and totals update live to match your province's rate.