Quick answer
A paving invoice in Australia should include your business details (including ABN), an invoice number, dates, a clear description of the work (excavation, base prep, paver supply, lay by m², edging), 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 on-site when you just need something you can copy into an email or PDF.
Option B: Use Free Invoice App (faster, more consistent)
- Save the client and job 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), Pro+ (unlimited + custom domain + team)
Free paving 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 Paving Business Name] ABN: [Your ABN] Phone: [Phone] Email: [Email] Bill To: Client name: [Client Name] Site address: [Job Address] Email: [Client Email] Invoice details: Invoice number: [INV-0001] Invoice date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Due date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Work completed: - [Excavation & spoil removal] $[amount] - [Base prep: road base & compaction] $[amount] - [Supply: pavers — 45 m²] $[amount] - [Lay & joint — 45 m² @ $X/m²] $[amount] - [Edging / cutting] $[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: - Balance due in [7/14] days on completion - Bank transfer to: [Account name / BSB / Account] - Reference: Invoice number Notes: - Thanks for your business.
Supply, deposits and per-m² pricing
Paving usually involves ordering pavers and base material in, so take a deposit to cover supply — see our deposit invoice guide. Quote and invoice per square metre for the lay, and keep excavation, base prep and supply as separate lines so the client can see exactly what each part costs.
What needs to be on a paving 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 work and area completed
- 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 paving contractors tend to use most
- Deposit + final invoice: cover the material order, then bill the balance.
- Add expenses: track pavers, base and hire so your margin is clear.
- Scheduled sending (Pro): queue the final invoice for completion day.
- Mobile PDFs: create and email the invoice from site.
Conclusion: send your paving invoice today
Copy/paste the template above if you just need something quick. For deposits, final invoices, and tracking, Free Invoice App handles the full workflow.