Research · September 2026
What a tax invoice must show: UK, Canada, Australia, India
Four countries, one pattern: the seller, the buyer, what was supplied, the tax, and the totals — but the details differ in ways that matter. Every row below is sourced to the official guidance linked at the bottom. Figures were checked in September 2026; thresholds and rates change, so confirm against the source before relying on them.
| Particular | UK (VAT) | Canada (GST/HST) | Australia (GST) | India (GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unique invoice number | Required (sequential) | Required | Required | Required (per GST rules) |
| Supplier name + address | Required | Required | Required (with ABN) | Required |
| Supplier tax number on the invoice | VAT registration number | GST/HST number where applicable | ABN (tax invoices at/above the taxable threshold) | GSTIN |
| Customer name + address | Required | Required above $100 of consideration | Required | Required (bill-to/ship-to) |
| Date of issue | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Description, quantity, unit price | Required | Required | Required | Required (with HSN/SAC codes) |
| Tax rate per line | Required | Required (GST/HST rate applied) | Required | Required (CGST/SGST or IGST split) |
| Total excluding tax | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Tax amount charged | Required | Required | Required (GST amount) | Required |
| Total payable | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Small-sale simplification | Simplified invoice under £250 | No simplified tier; fewer particulars under $100 | Simplified rules under the low-value threshold | No simplified tier |
Sources
- United Kingdom: HMRC VAT Notice 700 and GOV.UK VAT guidance
- Canada: CRA guidance on GST/HST registrants and input tax credits
- Australia: Australian Taxation Office guidance on tax invoices
- India: CBIC GST portal and GST law on invoice particulars
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The generators implement these layouts: UK VAT invoice,Canadian GST/HST invoice,Australian tax invoice, and Indian GST invoice. Invoice Workshop lays out the document and does the arithmetic; it does not determine registration, rates, or compliance in your circumstances.