Quick answer
A car detailing invoice in Australia should include your business details (including ABN), an invoice number, dates, the vehicle, a clear description of the package and add-ons (wash, interior, paint correction, ceramic coating), GST (if registered), and payment terms.
Use the copy/paste template below, or send it on the spot with Free Invoice App (Starter plan includes 7 sends/month, no credit card).
The solution (manual first, then faster)
Option A: Use a manual template (good in a pinch)
Manual templates work when you just need something you can copy into an email or PDF.
Option B: Use Free Invoice App (faster, more consistent)
- Save the customer and vehicle once, reuse next time
- Generate a clean PDF instantly from your phone
- Email invoices and track status (draft / sent / paid)
- Upgrade only when you need it: Starter (7 sends/month), Pro (250 sends/month + recurring), Pro+ (unlimited + custom domain + team)
Free car detailing tax invoice template (copy/paste)
Copy this into a document. If you’re GST-registered, label it “Tax Invoice” and include GST amounts.
TAX INVOICE (if GST-registered) From: Business name: [Your Detailing Business Name] ABN: [Your ABN] Phone: [Phone] Email: [Email] Bill To: Customer name: [Customer Name] Email: [Customer Email] Vehicle: [Make / Model] Rego: [____] Invoice details: Invoice number: [INV-0001] Invoice date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Due date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Service: - [Full detail package — exterior & interior] $[amount] - [Paint correction / cut & polish] $[amount] - [Ceramic coating] $[amount] - [Add-ons: pet hair / engine bay / leather] $[amount] Subtotal (ex GST): $[amount] GST (10%): $[amount] (only if GST-registered) Total: $[amount] Payment terms: - Payment due on completion / within [7] days - Bank transfer to: [Account name / BSB / Account] - Reference: Invoice number Notes: - Thanks for your business.
Getting paid on the spot
Detailers usually get paid on completion by transfer or card. When a customer pays cash, you still need to issue an invoice/receipt and record the income — see our guide to invoicing cash jobs legally. Mark the invoice “Paid” and it doubles as the customer’s receipt.
What needs to be on a detailer’s tax invoice in Australia?
- Words “Tax Invoice” (if GST-registered)
- Your business name and ABN
- The invoice date and a unique invoice number
- A description of the package and add-ons supplied
- The total amount payable
- GST amount (or that the total includes GST)
Note: This is general information and not tax advice.
Features detailers tend to use most
- Mobile PDFs: create and email the invoice before the customer drives off.
- Mark as paid: turn an invoice into a receipt the moment they pay.
- Recurring (Pro): automate fortnightly or monthly maintenance details.
- Add expenses: track products and consumables so your margin is clear.
Conclusion: send your detailing invoice today
Copy/paste the template above if you just need something quick. For on-the-spot PDFs, receipts, and tracking, Free Invoice App handles the full workflow.