Canada Invoice Generator
Create a Canadian invoice online for free. Pre-set to Canadian dollars, GST/HST and Letter paper — add your details and download a professional PDF. No sign-up, nothing uploaded.
Template values are examples. Verify every description, price, tax, discount, due date and term before sending the invoice.
Private by design: your invoice is not uploaded. Browser draft saving is controlled above.
INVOICE
INV-0001| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
A free invoice generator set up for Canada
This is our invoice generator pre-configured for Canada — Canadian dollars, GST/HST and Letter paper already selected. Add your business and client details, set the correct tax for your province, and download a clean professional PDF. It all runs in your browser, so your client list and banking details never leave your device.
GST, HST or PST — which applies to you?
Canada’s sales tax depends on the place-of-supply rules for the transaction:
- HST provinces: Ontario is 13%, Nova Scotia is 14%, and New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island are 15%.
- GST + PST provinces (like British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) charge 5% federal GST plus a provincial tax shown separately.
- Quebec charges 5% GST plus 9.975% QST.
- Alberta and the territories charge only 5% GST.
This template defaults to Ontario’s 13% HST. Confirm the place of supply first, then change the label and rate. A second optional tax line is available for PST or QST where applicable. If you are not GST/HST-registered, set the rate to 0.
What a Canadian invoice should include
- A unique invoice number and the invoice date
- Your name/business name and address
- Your GST/HST number — generally required on supporting documents for taxable supplies of CA$100 or more
- The customer’s name and address
- A clear description of goods or services
- The subtotal, applicable tax and total in CAD
- Payment terms agreed with the customer
For taxable supplies of CA$500 or more, CRA documentation rules also call for the buyer’s name, a brief description of the goods or services, and the payment terms. Requirements vary by transaction, so review the CRA table linked below rather than treating any template as tax advice.
The registration threshold that matters
The general small-supplier threshold is CA$30,000, but timing matters. If you exceed it in a single calendar quarter, registration and charging rules differ from exceeding it across four consecutive quarters. Below the threshold you can usually remain unregistered or register voluntarily. Use the CRA’s current decision rules before deciding when to start charging. Pair your invoice with a quotation when bidding and a receipt when paid.
Official sources
Checked 14 July 2026. Provincial rates and tax rules can change.
Frequently asked questions
What tax do I charge on a Canadian invoice — GST or HST?
The rate generally follows Canada's place-of-supply rules, not simply your own address. Current headline rates include 13% HST in Ontario, 14% in Nova Scotia, 15% in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island, and 5% GST in Alberta and the territories. Other provinces may also have PST or QST. Verify the rate for the specific supply.
Do I need a GST/HST number to invoice in Canada?
Most businesses must register once they stop being a small supplier under the CA$30,000 rules, but the effective date depends on whether the threshold is exceeded in one calendar quarter or across four consecutive quarters. Registered suppliers generally need to show their GST/HST registration number on supporting documents for taxable supplies of CA$100 or more.
What paper size do Canadian invoices use?
Canada uses US Letter (8.5 × 11 inches), not A4 — this generator is already set to Letter for Canada. That means your invoice prints correctly on standard Canadian and North American printers without scaling.
Can a freelancer or self-employed person use this?
Yes. Self-employed Canadians invoice under their own name or registered business name. Keep every invoice for your T2125 self-employment return. The invoice is generated entirely in your browser, so your client and banking details are never uploaded.
Is this Canadian invoice generator free?
Yes — free, no account, no watermark. DraftFort does not receive the form or PDF. Browser draft saving is off by default for new visitors; if enabled, it stays only in that browser until you disable it, press Reset or clear site data.