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GST Invoice Generator

A GST invoice is a tax invoice that shows goods and services tax as a separate amount, together with the supplier's GST registration number, so registered buyers can claim the tax credit.

How do I make a GST invoice?
In Receipt Caker, enter your GST registration number, list each item at its taxable value, set the GST rate so GST shows as its own line, then export the document. It works in your browser with no signup.
What is a GST invoice?
A GST invoice is a tax invoice that separates the taxable value of a supply from the goods and services tax charged on it, and displays the supplier's GST number. This detail supports the buyer's input tax credit and the supplier's records.

What to include on a gst invoice

Supplier name, address and GST registration number
Recipient name, address and GST number where applicable
Line items with taxable value and quantity
GST rate and GST amount shown separately
Total taxable value, total GST and invoice total
A unique invoice number and issue date
The words 'GST Invoice' or 'Tax Invoice' as the title

What you can do

  • Show GST as its own line beside the taxable value
  • Add your GST number in the header or notes
  • Set the GST rate and watch totals calculate
  • Live preview of taxable value, GST and total
  • Free watermarked PNG straight from the browser
  • Pro unlocks watermark-free PDF and your logo

What a GST invoice is

A GST invoice is a tax invoice used where a goods and services tax applies. It splits every supply into its taxable value and the GST charged on that value, then shows the full invoice total, so the tax is always visible as its own figure.

It carries the supplier's GST registration number, which marks the business as registered to charge GST. For a registered recipient, that number and the clear GST breakdown are what support an input tax credit on the purchase.

When you issue a GST invoice

A registered supplier issues a GST invoice for taxable supplies of goods or services, especially to other registered businesses that will claim the tax credit. The document is the evidence that GST was charged, at what rate, and by whom.

Compared with an ordinary invoice, a GST invoice must isolate the taxable value and the GST amount and quote your GST number. That structure is what lets both the supplier and the recipient account for the tax accurately.

What to include

Title the document as a GST invoice and place your GST number where it is easy to find. For each line, show the taxable value, quantity and the GST rate. Summarise the total taxable value, the total GST and the overall invoice total.

Add a unique invoice number, the issue date and the recipient's details, including their GST number where the transaction requires it. Where lines carry different GST rates, keep each rate and its GST clearly separated so the breakdown stays transparent.

Building one in Receipt Caker

Enter your supplier and recipient details and add your GST number in the header or a note. List each item at its taxable value, then set the GST rate so the tool shows GST as a separate line and calculates the invoice total automatically.

Check the taxable value, GST and total in the live preview, then export a free watermarked PNG or a clean Pro PDF with your logo. Receipt Caker builds the invoice only; it does not file GST returns, compute your net tax, or integrate with accounting software.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a GST invoice and a VAT invoice?
Both are tax invoices that separate the tax from the underlying value and show the seller's tax registration number. The difference is terminology and region: GST invoices apply where a goods and services tax operates, and VAT invoices where value added tax operates. The core requirement, a clear taxable-value-and-tax breakdown, is essentially the same.
Is a GST number required on a GST invoice?
Yes. The supplier's GST registration number is a defining element of a GST invoice. It confirms you are registered to charge GST and gives the recipient the reference they need to claim an input tax credit. Add it in Receipt Caker's header or notes so it appears clearly on the finished invoice next to the GST breakdown.
How is GST shown on the invoice?
GST is shown as a separate amount calculated on the taxable value, distinct from the value itself and added into the invoice total. Receipt Caker does this once you enter the GST rate, displaying the taxable value, the GST and the total in the live preview so nothing is bundled together and the recipient can see exactly what tax was charged.
Can a GST invoice support an input tax credit?
A GST invoice carries the detail a registered recipient usually needs to claim an input tax credit, including the taxable value, GST amount and your GST number. Whether the credit can actually be claimed depends on your local rules and the nature of the purchase. Receipt Caker produces the document only and does not give tax advice or file claims.
What if my invoice has items at different GST rates?
When items attract different GST rates, keep each rate and its GST clearly identified so the recipient can see how the total GST was built. Receipt Caker focuses on a clean single-rate breakdown, so for mixed rates you can separate the items and note each rate in the descriptions, then confirm the totals in the live preview before exporting.
Does Receipt Caker file my GST return?
No. Receipt Caker generates and exports individual GST invoices in the browser. It does not prepare or lodge GST returns, calculate your net GST across a period, or connect to any tax portal or accounting system. The invoices act as source records that you or your accountant rely on when preparing your actual GST filings.

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