Business Australia
Quote Generator Australia
A quote tells a customer what you will charge before the work starts. This generator builds one from your lines, adds GST, checks your ABN and states how long the quote is open for, then prints or saves it as a PDF. Everything runs in your browser.
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Quote total (including GST)
—Subtotal excl. GST
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GST
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Valid until
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These are the figures we verified on 2026-10-26. Change them to work with a historic period, or with a new rate that has been announced but which we have not published yet.
Not legal advice. A layout and checklist, not legal advice. Consumer and building laws set extra requirements for quotes and contracts in each state, and a quote does not replace a written contract for larger work.
What should an Australian quote include?
A good quote states who you are (name and ABN), who it is for, the date, an itemised description of the work with prices, whether GST is included, how long the quote is valid, the payment terms and what is not covered. A quote is an offer, not a tax invoice, and you issue a tax invoice once the work is done or paid for.
Quote or estimate
A quote is a fixed price for defined work, and the customer can accept it to form an agreement. An estimate is a best guess that can change. Make clear which one you are giving, and say what happens if the scope changes, because disputes usually come from scope, not price.
For building work, state law in each state sets extra rules for quotes and contracts above certain values, including licence numbers and cooling-off periods, which you should check.
What to put in the notes
State what is included and excluded, any assumptions such as access or site conditions, how variations will be priced and how long the work will take. Photos and measurements attached to the quote avoid arguments later.
When the work is done, make a tax invoice with the tax invoice generator.
How this is calculated
The rule, step by step, so you can check any figure by hand.
line amount = quantity × unit price excluding GSTGST = 10% of the lines marked GST, rounded once to the centtotal = subtotal + GSTvalid until = quote date + days validseller ABN is tested with the check-digit rule (weights 10 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19, divisible by 89)
A quote is not a tax invoice, even when it shows the GST. The ATO's tax invoice rules apply when the sale is made, so once the customer accepts you issue a tax invoice that carries the words 'tax invoice' and the other required details. The invoice generator on this site builds one from the same lines.
Validity matters because costs change. Stating how long a quote is open protects you from honouring last month's price after materials rise, and tells the customer when to decide.
A worked example
Two lines: 3 hours of labour at $95 plus GST, and $120 of materials plus GST, valid for 30 days.
- Labour, 3 × $95.00$285.00
- Materials$120.00
- Subtotal$405.00
- GST, 10%$40.50
- Total$445.50
A $445.50 quote, with GST of $40.50 shown separately.
Add the validity and payment terms in the fields above.
Licence and insurance details
Trades must show a licence number on quotes in several states, and customers often ask for proof of insurance. Add them to your business details or the notes field. This generator does not check licence numbers.
What is stored
Nothing is uploaded. If you tick the remember box, your business name, ABN and address are kept in this browser's local storage so you can reuse them, and unticking removes them. Customer details and line items are never stored.
What this calculator does not do
- Standard 10% GST and GST-free lines only
- Not a contract or a tax invoice
- Does not check licence numbers
- Print layout depends on the browser
Common questions
What is the difference between a quote and an invoice?
A quote offers a price before the work; an invoice asks for payment after. A tax invoice must meet the ATO's requirements.
Does a quote need an ABN?
If you are registered, put it on quotes as good practice, and a tax invoice must show it.
How long should a quote be valid?
Commonly 14 to 30 days, depending on how fast your costs change.
Should a quote show GST?
Yes, state whether prices include GST and show the amount if you are registered.
Can I save the quote as a PDF?
Yes. Use Print and choose Save as PDF as the destination.
Where these numbers come from
- Australian Taxation Office — tax invoices What a tax invoice must show once a quote is accepted
- Australian Business Register — ABN format The check-digit rule used to test an ABN
Rates last verified 2026-10-26 Every figure Australian Taxation Office sets is re-checked against the source at least once a year, and again whenever a change is announced. Out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.
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