InvioFree Tax Invoice Template NZGST Ready & IRD-Aligned
Download a simple tax invoice template for NZ sole traders, tradies, and freelancers. It includes GST-ready invoice fields, a clean sample layout, and a direct path into Invio when manual templates become too slow.
Instant download • No email required • GST-ready sample layout
What this tax invoice template includes
Use the template when you need a clean offline starting point. Use Invio when you want the same invoice details saved, reused, and sent faster.
GST invoice fields
Business name, GST number, invoice number, invoice date, due date, line items, subtotal, 15% GST, and total due.
Customer and job details
Space for customer name, address, service description, quantities, rates, payment instructions, and bank reference.
NZ compliance path
Pair it with the tax invoice requirements guide and GST calculator before sending.
INV-2026.pdf
Apex Tradies Ltd
123 Main Street
Auckland, CBD 1010
GST Number: 123-456-789
Invoice No.
INV-2026
Issue Date
24 Aug 2026
Due Date
07 Sep 2026
Billed To
Acme Corporation
Sarah Jenkins
456 Business Park Way
Wellington 6011
Description
Rate
Qty
Amount
Emergency plumbing repair
Fixed burst pipe in main bathroom.
Rate
$120.00
Qty
2.5
Amount
$300.00
Parts - Valve & Fittings
High-pressure brass valve setup.
Rate
$85.00
Qty
1
Amount
$85.00
Payment Details
Please pay to:
Apex Tradies Ltd
12-3456-0789123-00
Reference: INV-2026
Subtotal
$385.00
GST (15%)
$57.75
Total Due
$442.75
What is a tax invoice in NZ?
A tax invoice in NZ is a document issued by a GST-registered supplier that allows the buyer to claim back the GST they paid. It is different from a plain invoice because it must include the supplier's GST number and show the 15% GST amount as a separate line - this is required by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
If your annual turnover is over $60,000 you are required to register for GST and issue tax invoices. If you are below that threshold you can still issue invoices, but they are not technically “tax invoices” under NZ law.
Use our free GST calculator to work out the correct 15% GST amount before you complete the template, or check our NZ tax invoice requirements guide for the full IRD checklist.
What a NZ tax invoice must include
IRD sets out the minimum fields a valid NZ tax invoice must contain. This free invoice template NZ covers all of them:
The words "Tax Invoice"
Must appear prominently on the document.
Supplier name and GST number
Your registered IRD GST number (e.g. 123-456-789).
Invoice date and number
Date of supply and a unique reference number.
Description of goods or services
Enough detail for the buyer to identify what was supplied.
GST amount (15%)
Shown as a separate line - subtotal, GST, and total due.
Recipient details (invoices over $1,000)
Buyer name and address required for larger invoices.
Invoice template vs invoicing software
A free invoice template NZ works well when you are starting out or send a handful of invoices per month. Download it, fill in your details, save as PDF, and email to your client - no account needed.
The friction grows when you start repeating yourself: re-typing the same client details, manually tracking which invoices are paid, and recalculating GST each time. That is when invoicing software like Invio saves real time - saved clients, automatic GST, payment tracking, and IRD-compliant tax invoices in under 60 seconds.
Start with the free template. When the admin overhead starts to add up, Invio is free for NZ sole traders and takes under a minute to set up.
Why Use Our NZ Tax Invoice Template?
Tax invoice fields included
Supplier details, GST number, invoice date, invoice number, line items, GST amount, and total due are all visible in the sample layout.
GST-ready for NZ
Designed for GST-registered sole traders with clear separation of subtotal, 15% GST, and GST-inclusive totals.
Works as a PDF invoice
Clean, minimal structure that is easy to print, save as PDF, or email to a customer after editing.
100% free download
No hidden fees, no watermarks, and no email gate. Use the template first, then move to Invio when saved clients and automation matter.