Invoicing Guides

How to Invoice as a Freelancer in Canada

What every invoice legally needs, when to charge GST/HST/PST/QST, and current rates by province.

Invoice Template for Contractors & Tradespeople

Deposits, progress billing, and materials vs. labour — how to structure each one correctly.

Consultant Invoice Template

Billable hours, retainers, and reimbursable expenses — how to structure a consultant invoice correctly.

Invoice Numbering Best Practices

How to number invoices so they're CRA-compliant, sequential, and easy to track.

How to Get Paid Faster in Canada

Payment terms, e-Transfer requests, and follow-up templates that actually get invoices paid.

Invoice vs. Receipt: What's the Difference?

An invoice requests payment; a receipt confirms it. What each needs, and when to send which.

Canadian Sales Tax Rates by Province

The current GST, HST, PST, and QST rate for every province and territory, always kept current.

How to Invoice in Ontario

13% sales tax, registration rules, and a worked example for Ontario.

How to Invoice in British Columbia

5% (typically) sales tax, registration rules, and a worked example for British Columbia.

How to Invoice in Alberta

5% sales tax, registration rules, and a worked example for Alberta.

How to Invoice in Quebec

14.975% sales tax, registration rules, and a worked example for Quebec.

How to Invoice in Nova Scotia

14% sales tax, registration rules, and a worked example for Nova Scotia.

How to Invoice in Manitoba

12% sales tax, registration rules, and a worked example for Manitoba.

How to Invoice in Saskatchewan

11% sales tax, registration rules, and a worked example for Saskatchewan.