Self-Employed Invoice in Quebec

How to invoice as a self-employed worker

If you're self-employed in Quebec, sending invoices is part of your daily work.

You don’t need complex accounting software — just a simple and fast way to bill your clients.

The good news: creating a professional invoice is easier than you think.

What should an invoice include?

A proper invoice should include:

• Your name or business name
• Your contact details (email, phone, address)
• Client information
• Description of services or products
• Price for each item
• Subtotal
• Taxes (GST and QST if applicable)
• Total amount
• Invoice date
• A unique invoice number

Do you need to charge GST and QST?

As a self-employed worker in Quebec:

• If you earn more than $30,000 per year, you must register for taxes
• If registered, you must charge:
• GST (5%)
• QST (9.975%)

👉 If you're not registered, you should not charge taxes.

Best practices for invoicing

• Number your invoices (e.g. 2026-001)
• Set clear payment terms (e.g. Net 15)
• Be precise in your descriptions
• Send invoices promptly
• Keep a copy of every invoice

Common mistakes to avoid

• Forgetting to add taxes (if applicable)
• Incorrect manual calculations
• Missing client details
• Using an unprofessional format
• Not numbering invoices