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Free carpenter invoice template
Starts with typical carpentry lines. Change the wording, add your rates, and save it as a PDF to send from site.
What to put on a carpenter invoice
Subbing to a builder
Builders report what they pay contractors to the ATO each year, so your invoice needs your ABN and the business name it's registered to. Without an ABN on the invoice, the builder usually has to withhold 47% of the payment.
Hours or a fixed price
For day labour, show the hours and your rate, and the dates or week the hours cover. For a fixed-price job, one line per item (doors hung, deck built) is clearer than one lump sum.
Materials you bought
List timber and hardware you supplied on their own lines. If you add a margin to materials, include it in the line price, not as a separate "markup" line.
The starting lines are examples with no prices: add your own rates. Rules checked October 2026; they can change, so check your state's regulator for anything that matters.
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Common questions
Do I need a licence number on a carpentry invoice?
Not always. Some carpentry work needs registration depending on your state and the job's value; if you hold one, add it. The field is optional.
I'm not registered for GST. What do I put?
Choose "I'm not registered for GST". The builder titles it INVOICE (not tax invoice) and adds no GST. Registration is required once your turnover reaches $75,000 a year.
Can I bill a week of hours on one invoice?
Yes. Put the total hours on one line, and the dates in the notes, or one line per day if the builder asks for it.