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Self-employed invoice Quebec: example and checklist

How to create a simple self-employed invoice for your clients in Quebec, including GST/QST, payment terms, and a PDF workflow.

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Quick answer: prepare these 6 items

  1. Your legal name and contact details
  2. The client's name and address
  3. A unique invoice number and date
  4. The work, quantity, and price
  5. The due date and payment method
  6. GST/QST numbers and amounts, only if registered

This page provides a ready-to-adapt example. For the complete workflow, read how to write a self-employed invoice step by step.

Simple self-employed invoice example

Here is an example for a $1,000 consulting project before tax. The invoice should also show your contact information, the client's details, a unique number, the date, and your GST and QST numbers if registered.

Consulting services
1 000,00 $
GST 5%
50,00 $
QST 9.975%
99,75 $
Total due
1 149,75 $

How to invoice as a self-employed worker

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

You do not need full accounting software for every project. You mainly need a clear way to identify the client, describe the work, calculate applicable taxes, and explain how to pay.

In Quebec, self-employed workers often use shorter terms such as Net 7 or Net 15, with Interac e-Transfer. For established business clients, Net 30 is common, but it slows cash flow.

See also: Quebec invoice example, GST QST calculator, the GST/QST invoice guide, and the write an invoice guide.

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 your taxable supplies exceed $30,000 in a single calendar quarter or over four consecutive calendar quarters, you generally must register for taxes
  • If registered, you must charge:
  • GST (5%)
  • QST (9.975%)

If you are not registered, you should not charge taxes. If you are near the threshold or your situation is unusual, verify with CRA, Revenu Québec, or an accountant.

Need to verify the amount? Use the GST/QST calculator or read the GST/QST invoice guide.

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

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