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Free NZ Invoice Generator

Create a professional GST invoice online in minutes. This free invoice generator for NZ tradies and small businesses builds a clean, printable invoice with line items, payment terms and your bank account details — then print it or save it as a PDF.

Invoice details
DescriptionQtyUnit price

Tax Invoice

Your business name
Your contact / email
Invoice #: INV-001
Date:
Due:

Bill to: Client name

DescriptionQtyUnit priceAmount
1$0.00$0.00
1$0.00$0.00
Subtotal$0.00
GST (15%)$0.00
Total$0.00

Payment: Payment due within 7 days of invoice date.

This generator builds taxable supply information for a GST-registered NZ business. Figures are estimates — always confirm GST and totals against your accounting software or accountant.

How to create an invoice in NZ

A good invoice gets you paid faster. Use this online invoice maker to create an invoice in NZ in three steps: add your business and client details, list what you did as line items (description, quantity and unit price), then set your payment terms and bank account. The printable invoice template updates live as you type, and the built-in invoice with GST calculator works out the 15% GST and total for you.

Whether you need a tradie invoice template, a builder invoice template or a plumber invoice template, the structure is the same — a clear, professional document that shows exactly what you are charging and how to pay it. If you only need the numbers, our free NZ GST calculator adds or removes 15% GST on any amount.

What a tax invoice (taxable supply information) must include

If you are GST-registered, your invoice is "taxable supply information" and Inland Revenue sets what it must show. As a rule, a GST tax invoice template should include the words tax invoice, your business name and GST number, the invoice date, a clear description of the goods or services supplied, and the amount of GST charged (or a statement that GST is included). The exact detail required scales with the value of the supply, so check Inland Revenue's guidance for higher-value jobs. If you are not registered for GST, do not charge it — leave the GST number and the 15% GST option off.

Payment terms that get you paid

Spell out your payment terms on every invoice: a clear due date, your bank account number, and your invoice number as the payment reference. Setting firm terms up front is one of the best ways to protect your cashflow — read how to set payment terms that protect your trade business and our guide on how to write invoices that get paid for the wording and habits that stop payments dragging out. You can also tick the late-payment interest note above to remind clients that overdue accounts may incur interest and recovery costs.

Frequently asked questions

How do I create an invoice in NZ?

Add your business name and contact details, the client, an invoice number and date, your line items (description, quantity and unit price), and your payment terms and bank account. Tick "Add 15% GST" if you are GST-registered, then print or save the invoice as a PDF. The generator above does all of this for free.

What does a GST tax invoice have to show in New Zealand?

For a GST-registered supplier, taxable supply information must show the words "tax invoice", your name and GST number, the date, a description of the goods or services, and the amount of GST charged (or that GST is included). Inland Revenue sets the exact requirements based on the value of the supply.

Do I need a GST number on my invoice?

Only if you are registered for GST. If you are not registered, leave the GST number and the 15% GST option off — you must not charge GST. Once your turnover passes $60,000 in any 12-month period you are required to register and charge GST.

Is this NZ invoice template really free?

Yes. This online invoice maker is completely free, with no sign-up. You fill in the fields, the printable invoice updates live, and you print or save it as a PDF straight from your browser.

What payment terms should I put on a tradie invoice?

Common NZ trade terms are payment on the 20th of the month following, or within 7 to 14 days of the invoice date. State the due date clearly and include your bank account and invoice number as the payment reference so the client has no excuse to delay.

Sources

  1. Inland Revenue — Taxable supply information (what an invoice must show)
  2. Inland Revenue — Charging GST
  3. business.govt.nz — Getting paid and invoicing
  4. business.govt.nz — GST basics
  5. New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)
  6. Inland Revenue — GST