Quick answer
A dog grooming invoice in Australia should include your business details (including ABN), an invoice number, dates, the pet’s name, a clear description of the service (groom package, add-ons, mobile call-out), GST (if registered — many groomers aren’t), and payment terms.
Use the copy/paste template below, or automate regular clients 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/pet once, reuse forever
- 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 dog grooming tax invoice template (copy/paste)
Copy this into a document. If you’re GST-registered, label it “Tax Invoice” and include GST amounts.
INVOICE (or TAX INVOICE if GST-registered) From: Business name: [Your Grooming Business Name] ABN: [Your ABN] Phone: [Phone] Email: [Email] Bill To: Client name: [Owner Name] Pet: [Dog's name / breed] Email: [Client Email] Invoice details: Invoice number: [INV-0001] Invoice date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Due date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Service: - [Full groom package — small/med/large] $[amount] - [Wash & tidy] $[amount] - [Add-ons: nail clip / de-shed / teeth] $[amount] - [Mobile call-out fee] $[amount] Subtotal (ex GST): $[amount] GST (10%): $[amount] (only if GST-registered) Total: $[amount] Payment terms: - Payment due on the day / within [7] days - Bank transfer to: [Account name / BSB / Account] - Reference: Invoice number Notes: - Thanks for your business.
Regular grooming schedules
Many dogs are groomed every 4–8 weeks. Set up a recurring invoice for regulars so each appointment is billed automatically, or mark each invoice paid on the day to double as a receipt.
Do dog groomers need to charge GST?
Only if turnover reaches $75,000 in a 12-month period. Many independent groomers are under that and don’t register — in which case you issue a plain “Invoice” (not a “Tax Invoice”) with no GST. See our guide to invoicing when you’re not GST-registered.
Note: This is general information and not tax advice.
Features dog groomers tend to use most
- Recurring invoices (Pro): automate regular grooming appointments.
- Mark as paid: turn an invoice into a receipt on the day.
- Mobile PDFs: create and email an invoice from the van.
- Save clients/pets: reuse details every visit.
Conclusion: send your grooming invoice today
Copy/paste the template above for a one-off, or set up recurring billing for your regulars with Free Invoice App.