Quick answer
A scaffolding invoice in Australia should include your business details (including ABN), an invoice number, dates, a clear description of the work (erect, hire period, dismantle, transport), the hire rate and period, GST (if registered), and payment terms.
Use the copy/paste template below, or automate long hires 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 builder/client and site 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 scaffolding 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 Scaffolding Business Name] ABN: [Your ABN] Phone: [Phone] Email: [Email] Bill To: Client name: [Builder / 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 / hire: - [Erect scaffold — [n] bays] $[amount] - [Hire: 4 weeks @ $X/week] $[amount] - [Dismantle & removal] $[amount] - [Transport / float] $[amount] Subtotal (ex GST): $[amount] GST (10%): $[amount] (only if GST-registered) Total: $[amount] Payment terms: - Payment due in [7/14] days - Bank transfer to: [Account name / BSB / Account] - Reference: Invoice number Notes: - Extended hire billed per week. Thanks for your business.
Hire periods and extended jobs
Scaffolding revenue is part job, part ongoing hire. For long hires, bill the erect up front and then a weekly or monthly hire charge — a recurring invoice keeps the hire billing rolling automatically until you dismantle. For big jobs, take a deposit before you deliver gear (deposit invoice guide).
What needs to be on a scaffolding 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 hire period
- The total amount payable
- GST amount (or that the total includes GST)
Note: This is general information and not tax advice.
Features scaffolders tend to use most
- Recurring invoices (Pro): bill weekly/monthly hire automatically.
- Deposit + final: cover gear before delivery, balance on dismantle.
- Add expenses: track transport and labour so your margin is clear.
- Mobile PDFs: create and email the invoice from site.
Conclusion: send your scaffolding invoice today
Copy/paste the template above for a one-off, or set up recurring hire billing for long jobs with Free Invoice App.