CRA Invoicing Rules
Built to satisfy Canada Revenue Agency input tax credit requirements: business number, taxable amount breakdown, and clear recipient identification.
Canadian Dollars & HST/GST
Easily toggle between 5% federal GST, 13% Ontario HST, and 15% Atlantic HST with automatic Canadian currency formatting (CA$).
Interac e-Transfer Terms
Add your e-Transfer recipient email, autodeposit status, and bank transit coordinates directly to your invoice payment footer.
Pre-Filled Canadian Invoice Template
Loaded with CAD (CA$), 13% Ontario HST, Toronto corporate address, CRA Business Number, and e-Transfer instructions.
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Invoicing Rules & Thresholds
Canadian businesses that exceed the small supplier threshold of CA$30,000 in gross revenue across four consecutive calendar quarters must register for GST/HST and charge tax on their taxable commercial sales.
1. CRA Invoicing Rules by Sale Amount
- Sales under $30: Minimal documentation required.
- Sales between $30 and $149.99: Must show supplier's name, invoice date, total amount paid/payable, and whether the amount includes GST/HST or the tax rate charged.
- Sales of $150 or more: In addition to the above, the invoice must show the buyer's name, a brief description of each service/item, payment terms, and the seller's 9-digit CRA Business Number (BN) with the RT tax account suffix (e.g., 89421 9021 RT0001).
2. Canadian Sales Tax Rates by Province (2026)
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Total Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Alberta, Yukon, NWT, Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST (5%) + PST (7%) | 12% |
| NS, NB, NL, PEI | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST (5%) + QST (9.975%) | 14.975% |
3. Getting Paid Fast with Interac e-Transfer
In Canada, Interac e-Transfer is the undisputed king of business-to-business payments under $3,000 to $10,000. Under payment terms, include your recipient email and note that Autodeposit is enabled so clients can pay in seconds without security question friction.
• Mobile Application QA Testing & Optimization (20 hrs @ CA$95.00/hr) (CA$1,900.00)
• Monthly Cloud Infrastructure Maintenance (CA$650.00)
• Subtotal Net: CA$5,950.00
• Ontario HST (13.0%): CA$773.50
• Total Balance Due: CA$6,723.50
Frequently Asked Questions for Canadian Businesses
Can I issue invoices in US dollars for American clients?
Yes! Many Canadian tech consultants bill international clients in USD ($). QuickBillFree lets you switch currency to USD, EUR, or GBP while displaying your Canadian business address.
Do I charge GST to international clients outside Canada?
Generally, professional services exported to clients outside Canada are considered "zero-rated" (0% GST/HST) by the CRA. You can simply set the tax rate to 0% for international clients.
How to Create a Canadian Invoice in 60 Seconds
- Click "Open Canada Maker" to load the pre-configured Canadian template.
- Enter your business name, address, and CRA Business Number (BN/RT).
- Enter the customer name and billing address.
- Set the tax rate to your province's GST or HST percentage (e.g. 13% for Ontario, 5% for Alberta).
- Click "📥 Download PDF" to download a clean, print-ready PDF invoice.