Quick answer
A welding/fabrication invoice in Australia should include your business details (including ABN), an invoice number, dates, a clear description of the job (materials, fabrication hours, finishing, install), 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 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 welding & fabrication 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 Fabrication Business Name] ABN: [Your ABN] Phone: [Phone] Email: [Email] Bill To: Client name: [Client Name] Site/Delivery address: [Address] Email: [Client Email] Invoice details: Invoice number: [INV-0001] Invoice date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Due date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Job: - [Materials: steel / aluminium] $[amount] - [Fabrication: [n] hrs @ $X/hr] $[amount] - [Welding & finishing] $[amount] - [Hot-dip galv / powder coat] $[amount] - [Delivery & install] $[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 - Bank transfer to: [Account name / BSB / Account] - Reference: Invoice number Notes: - Thanks for your business.
Materials, deposits and custom work
Custom fabrication usually means buying steel up front, so a deposit is standard. Invoice the deposit before you order materials, then subtract it on the final invoice — see our deposit invoice guide. Be specific in your line items (sizes, finish, quantities) so the job is easy to verify — our invoice description guide has examples.
What needs to be on a fabricator’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 materials and fabrication 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 welders & fabricators tend to use most
- Deposit + final invoice: cover the material order, then bill the balance.
- Add expenses: track steel, consumables and coating so your margin is clear.
- Scheduled sending (Pro): queue the final invoice for delivery day.
- Custom domain (Pro+): send from your own workshop email.
Conclusion: send your fabrication 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.