🇨🇦Canada·GST/HST 5%·CAD

Canada Photography Invoice Template

Canadian photographers registered for GST/HST must include their BN and collect tax on taxable supplies.

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Accent Color

Your Business

Business Name

Address

Tax / VAT / ABN Number (optional)

Bill To (Client)

Client Name

Client Address

Invoice Details

Invoice #

Country / Currency

Invoice Date

Due Date

Tax Rate — GST/HST (default 5%)

Line Items

Item 1

Qty

Rate ($)

Unit

$950.00

Item 2

Qty

Rate ($)

Unit

$450.00

Item 3

Qty

Rate ($)

Unit

$350.00

Item 4

Qty

Rate ($)

Unit

$1,200.00

Item 5

Qty

Rate ($)

Unit

$480.00

Notes / Terms

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INVOICE

INV-0001

Your Business Name

Your Address

Bill To

Client Name

Client Address

Invoice Date

01/06/2026

Due Date

01/07/2026

Currency

CAD

Description	Qty	Rate	Amount
Photography Session (Half Day) per session	1	$950.00	$950.00
Photo Editing & Retouching per hours	6	$75.00	$450.00
Travel & Location Fees per flat fee	1	$350.00	$350.00
Commercial Usage License per license	1	$1,200.00	$1,200.00
Printed Album / Gallery Prints per set	1	$480.00	$480.00

Subtotal$3,430.00

GST/HST (5%)$171.50

Total CAD$3,601.50

Payment

Interac e-Transfer and EFT are the most common payment methods.

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5 items · Subtotal $3,430.00 + GST/HST $171.50

Total: $3,601.50

🇨🇦 Canada Requirements

Currency$ CAD

TaxGST/HST (5%)

Date formatDD/MM/YYYY

PaymentInterac e-Transfer and EFT are the most common payment methods.

Businesses registered for GST/HST must display their Business Number (BN) on invoices. The federal GST rate is 5%; HST applies in participating provinces (Ontario 13%, Nova Scotia 15%, etc.). Quebec residents apply QST separately at 9.975%.

Payment Terms

50% deposit, balance on delivery

About Canada Photography Invoicing

Canadian photographers registered for GST/HST must include their BN and collect tax on taxable supplies. Photography services are generally taxable at the applicable rate. Commercial licensing is treated as a taxable supply. Photography invoices cover creative services including shoots, editing, licensing, and print fulfillment. As a photographer, your invoice communicates the full scope of your work — from pre-production planning and travel to post-processing hours and usage rights. Clearly distinguishing between service fees and licensing fees is important both for tax purposes and to protect your intellectual property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should photography licenses be invoiced separately from service fees?

Yes. Separating your service fee (the shoot and editing) from the usage license fee creates clarity for your client and is important for your own tax records. Licensing income may be treated differently for tax purposes depending on your jurisdiction.

How do I protect my copyright when issuing an invoice?

Include a brief licensing clause on the invoice stating the permitted uses, territory, and duration of the license. Make clear that copyright remains with the photographer unless a full assignment is explicitly agreed in a separate contract.

What is a day rate versus an hourly rate for photographers?

A day rate (typically 8–10 hours) offers predictability for both parties and is standard for commercial photography. Hourly rates work better for shorter engagements. Always specify what is included in the rate (editing, number of delivered images, etc.).

How should photographers handle international client invoicing?

Specify currency clearly and use an international payment method (PayPal, Wise, wire transfer). For UK photographers invoicing overseas clients, services exported to non-UK clients are generally zero-rated for VAT purposes.