Free Invoice Generator for Canada

Create a professional Canada invoice in Canadian Dollar (CAD) in under two minutes — no signup, no watermark, no fees. Built for freelancers, contractors and small businesses billing clients in Canada.

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Invoicing in Canada at a glance

Currency	Canadian Dollar (CAD, C$)
Tax system	GST/HST (federal) + PST/QST (provincial)
Standard rate	GST 5%; HST 13%–15% in HST provinces
Reduced rates	0% on basic groceries, prescription drugs and most exports; some exempt supplies
Business tax ID	GST/HST number — 9-digit Business Number + program ID, e.g. 123456789 RT 0001
Tax authority	CRA (Canada Revenue Agency)
Date format	YYYY-MM-DD

What a Canada invoice must include

Seller business/trading name
Seller GST/HST registration number (required for amounts of $30+)
Invoice date
Description of goods or services
GST/HST amount charged (or a statement that tax is included)
Total amount payable
Buyer name and itemized tax detail (required for sales of $150 or more)

2026 update for Canada: Canada layers federal GST with province-specific systems, so the tax shown depends on where the supply occurs. CRA invoice detail scales by amount: under $30 needs only name/date/total; $30–$150 also requires the GST/HST number; $150+ requires the buyer name and tax shown separately. Nova Scotia cut its HST to 14% on 1 April 2025.

How to create a Canada invoice (free, no signup)

Add your business details — name, address and your GST/HST number if you are registered.
Add line items and tax — list your goods or services, set the CAD currency and apply GST 5%; HST 13%–15% in HST provinces GST/HST where it applies.
Download and send — export a print-ready PDF and send it to your client. Start now in the free generator.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Canada invoice generator free?

Yes. Banana Invoice is 100% free for Canada — create, customise and download professional invoices in Canadian Dollar (CAD) as a PDF with no signup, no watermark and no fees.

What tax do I charge on an invoice in Canada?

Canada uses GST/HST (federal) + PST/QST (provincial), with a standard rate of GST 5%; HST 13%–15% in HST provinces. You add the tax as a separate line on the invoice and show your GST/HST number where required. The CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) administers it.

What must a Canada invoice include?

A compliant Canada invoice should show your GST/HST number, a unique invoice number and date, the buyer's details, a description of goods or services, the tax rate and amount, and the total payable in CAD.

Do I need a GST/HST number to send an invoice in Canada?

If you are registered for GST/HST you must show your GST/HST number on the invoice. Unregistered freelancers and small businesses can still send a simple invoice without charging tax.