Quick answer
A copywriter invoice in Australia should include your business details (including ABN), an invoice number, dates, a clear description of the deliverables (pages, word count, revisions), any deposit already paid, GST (if registered), and payment terms.
Use the copy/paste template below, or send it faster 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 each client once, reuse forever
- Generate a clean PDF instantly
- 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 copywriter 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 Name / Business Name] ABN: [Your ABN] Email: [Email] Phone: [Phone] Bill To: Client name: [Client Name] Company: [Company] Email: [Client Email] Invoice details: Invoice number: [INV-0001] Invoice date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Due date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Deliverables: - [Website copy — 5 pages] $[amount] - [Blog articles — 3 x 800 words] $[amount] - [SEO meta titles & descriptions] $[amount] - [Additional revisions (beyond 2)] $[amount] Subtotal (ex GST): $[amount] GST (10%): $[amount] (only if GST-registered) Total: $[amount] Less deposit paid: -$[amount] (if applicable) Balance due: $[amount] Payment terms: - Payment due in [7/14] days - Bank transfer to: [Account name / BSB / Account] - Reference: Invoice number Notes: - Includes 2 rounds of revisions. Copyright transfers on full payment. Thanks for your business.
Deposits, milestones and retainers
For larger projects, invoice a deposit up front (commonly 50%) and the balance on delivery — see our deposit invoice guide. For ongoing content clients, a monthly retainer billed via a recurring invoice saves you re-creating the same invoice every month. Our freelancer invoicing guide covers IP and usage-rights wording in more depth.
What needs to be on a copywriter’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 clear description of the deliverables supplied
- The total amount payable and any deposit already paid
- GST amount (or that the total includes GST)
Note: This is general information and not tax advice.
Features copywriters tend to use most
- Deposit + balance: bill 50% up front, then a final invoice that subtracts it.
- Recurring invoices (Pro): automate monthly content retainers.
- Scheduled sending (Pro): queue the invoice for the 1st of the month.
- Per-service T&Cs (Pro+): attach revision limits and IP terms to every PDF.
Conclusion: send your copywriting invoice today
Copy/paste the template above if you just need something quick. For deposits, retainers, and tracking, Free Invoice App handles the full workflow.