Create a clean payment receipt with a PAID stamp — itemised, with optional GST — then print or save as PDF. Free and completely private.
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In Australia, businesses must give consumers a receipt for anything over $75 (excluding GST), and must provide one on request for smaller amounts. A proper receipt identifies your business (name and ABN), the date, what was supplied, and the amount — this generator covers all of it, plus a payment method line that helps both sides reconcile their records later.
If you're GST-registered and the sale is $82.50 or more (GST-inclusive), the buyer needs a tax invoice to claim GST credits — showing your ABN and the GST amount, both of which this receipt includes when you tick the GST option. Keep a copy of every receipt you issue; sequential numbering (R-0001, R-0002…) makes tax time dramatically easier.
A receipt generator (or receipt maker) creates a formal, itemised proof-of-payment document — business details, what was paid for, the amount, payment method, and a PAID stamp — without needing accounting software or a paper receipt book. It's built for confirming a genuine payment already received, which is the core difference from an invoice: an invoice requests payment before it happens, a receipt confirms it after.
The itemised line-item format works the same regardless of industry — retail sale, trade call-out, hospitality bill, or professional service — so you can generate a receipt online for any legitimate transaction in the same few steps: business details, what was received, the amount, and generate.
| Receipt | Invoice | Tax Invoice | |
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| Issued when | After payment is received | Before payment, to request it | For GST sales, showing GST separately |
| Confirms | Payment has been made | Payment is owed | Payment made/owed, with GST detail for credits |
| Required fields | Business name, date, amount, what was paid for | Business name, due date, amount owed | Above, plus ABN and GST amount |
Need to request payment rather than confirm it? See the Premium Invoice Generator. Building a price estimate before the sale? Try the Quote Generator.
| Who | Common Use |
|---|---|
| 🔨 Tradies & contractors | Confirm payment for a job or call-out on the spot |
| 🏢 Small business owners | Issue proof of purchase without a cash register or accounting software |
| 🧑🔧 Auto & repair services | Itemise parts and labour on a single receipt for the customer |
| 🏨 Hospitality & services | Provide a clean, professional receipt beyond a handwritten slip |
| 📊 Bookkeepers | Reissue or reconstruct a receipt for a client's records at tax time |
What's the difference between a receipt and an invoice?
An invoice requests payment — it's issued before money changes hands. A receipt confirms payment has been received. This tool generates receipts with a PAID stamp; for invoices, see our Premium Invoice Generator.
Does this receipt count as a tax invoice?
It can, if you tick GST and include your ABN — the receipt then shows the supplier identity, date, description, and GST amount that a tax invoice for sales under $1,000 requires. For sales of $1,000 or more, the buyer's identity or ABN must also appear, which you can add in the Received from field.
Am I legally required to give receipts?
Yes — Australian Consumer Law requires businesses to provide proof of purchase for transactions over $75 excluding GST, and on request below that. It also simply builds trust with customers.
How should I number my receipts?
Sequentially and without gaps — R-0001, R-0002, and so on. Consistent numbering creates a clean audit trail and makes reconciling your bank account against sales far faster.
Is the customer's information private?
Completely. The receipt is built in your browser on your device — no data is transmitted or stored anywhere. Save the PDF for your own records before closing the page.
Can I use this for itemised receipts like repairs or hospitality?
Yes — the line-item table works for any business: auto repair, trades call-outs, hospitality, retail sales, or services. List each item or service with its price and the receipt itemises and totals it the same way regardless of industry.
What's the fastest way to generate a receipt online?
Fill in your business name, who paid, and the line items, then click Generate — there's no signup or account needed. The whole process runs in your browser and produces a print- or PDF-ready receipt in under a minute.