Statutory Compliance • ATO Tax Invoice & 47% ABN Rule

Australian ATO Tax Invoice Requirements (Under & Over $1,000 + 47% No-ABN Rule)

Ensure your Australian trade and contractor invoices comply with ATO GST rules—including the 7 mandatory fields for sales under $1,000, the additional buyer-identity rule for invoices of $1,000 or more, and protection against 47% No-ABN PAYG withholding.

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Step-by-Step Execution

Action Checklist

1. Enter Your 11-Digit ABN & Select GST Registration Status

Quoting a valid 11-digit Australian Business Number prevents commercial clients from deducting 47% No-ABN withholding under PAYG rules.

2. Include Buyer Identity on Invoices of $1,000 or More

ATO rules require the recipient's identity or ABN on every Tax Invoice where the total payable (including 10% GST) is $1,000 AUD or higher.

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Key Rules & Benchmarks

Tax Invoice Threshold	Required within 28 days of request for taxable sales over $82.50 (incl. GST)
Sales >= $1,000 (Incl. GST)	Must additionally show the Buyer's Name or Buyer's 11-digit ABN
Reverse GST Formula (Incl. GST)	GST = Gross Total ÷ 11 • Net Ex-GST = Gross Total - GST
No-ABN Withholding Penalty	Payer must withhold 47% PAYG if Supplier omits a valid 11-digit ABN

ATO Compliant Tax Invoice Header & Footer Checklist

MANDATORY ATO TAX INVOICE ELEMENTS:
1. Document Title must clearly state 'Tax Invoice' (or 'Invoice' if not GST-registered)
2. Supplier's Legal/Trading Name and 11-digit Australian Business Number (ABN)
3. Issue Date and Brief Description of Items Supplied (including quantities & unit prices)
4. GST Amount (10% net or 1/11th of gross total) or statement 'Total price includes GST'
5. For Invoices >= $1,000 (incl. GST): Must also display Buyer's Identity or Buyer's ABN.

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Preset Scopes:

Description Qty Unit Rate (AUD) Disc % Tax Total Actions

AUD 95.00

AUD 140.00

AUD 500.00

Subtotal AUD 735.00

GST (10%) AUD 73.50

Total Due AUD 808.50

Frequently Asked Questions: ATO Tax Invoice & 47% ABN Rule

How do I calculate GST from a GST-inclusive total in Australia?

Divide the GST-inclusive total by 11 to find the 10% GST amount, and multiply the GST amount by 10 (or subtract it from the gross total) to get the net price excluding GST. You can use our Australian GST Calculator at /gst-calculator/au for instant calculations.

What should an Australian sole trader write if they are NOT registered for GST?

If your annual turnover is under $75,000 and you are not registered for GST, title the document 'Invoice' (not 'Tax Invoice'), include your 11-digit ABN, set GST to 0%, and display the note 'No GST has been charged'.