💼 Built for Professional Consultants

Consultant Invoice Software That's Free

Professional invoicing for Canadian consultants. Bill hourly or by project. Track retainers, expenses, and multiple billing rates. Automatic GST/HST calculation.

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Free to Use
Unlimited Invoices
13
Provinces Supported

Features Consultants Actually Need

Invoice software designed for professional services and consulting work

Hourly Billing

Track billable hours and create invoices with detailed time entries. Support for multiple hourly rates - senior consultant, junior consultant, admin time - all on the same invoice.

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Project-Based Fees

Invoice fixed project fees, milestone payments, and deliverable-based billing. Mix project fees with hourly work on the same invoice for complex engagements.

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Retainer Tracking

Manage retainer agreements, track remaining balances, and bill for work that exceeds the retainer. Perfect for ongoing consulting relationships and monthly contracts.

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Expense Pass-Through

Add reimbursable expenses to your invoices - travel, software, subscriptions, materials. Apply markup if your contract allows, or pass through at cost.

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Automatic Tax Calculation

GST, HST, PST, QST - calculated automatically based on your client's province. 13% HST in Ontario, 5% GST + 9.975% QST in Quebec. Never calculate taxes manually.

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Tax Reports for CRA

Generate GST/HST reports for quarterly or annual filing. Track tax collected across all clients and simplify your CRA paperwork.

Sample Consulting Invoice

Here's what your professional consulting invoice will look like

Invoice #CON-2024-0156 - Strategy Consulting Services - December 2024

Description Qty/Hours Rate Amount
Professional Services
Strategic Planning Workshop Facilitation 8 hrs $275.00 $2,200.00
Market Analysis & Research 12 hrs $225.00 $2,700.00
Executive Coaching Sessions (2x 90min) 3 hrs $350.00 $1,050.00
Project Management & Coordination 6 hrs $175.00 $1,050.00
Fixed Deliverables
Strategic Roadmap Document (25 pages) 1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Reimbursable Expenses
Travel - Toronto to Calgary (Flight + Hotel) 1 $875.00 $875.00
Industry Research Database Subscription (1 mo) 1 $150.00 $150.00
Subtotal: $9,525.00
HST (13%): $1,238.25
Total: $10,763.25

Payment Terms: Net 30 days. Retainer Balance: $2,500 remaining. Contact consultant@example.com with any questions.

Why Consultants Choose iBill.ca

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Completely Free

No monthly fees when you're between projects. No cost to scale up when busy.

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Made for Canada

Built for Canadian tax rules. Handle clients in any province with correct tax rates.

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Professional Look

Clean, professional invoices that reflect the quality of your consulting work.

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Secure & Private

Client data is encrypted. Your business information stays confidential.

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CRA Compliant

Invoices include all CRA-required fields for GST/HST registrants.

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Multiple Rates

Set different rates for different services or team members on the same invoice.

Invoice Any Type of Consulting

From independent consultants to boutique firms

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Management

Strategy, operations

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IT & Technology

Software, systems

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Financial

Advisory, planning

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HR Consulting

Recruitment, training

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Marketing

Strategy, branding

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Legal Advisory

Compliance, contracts

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Education

Training, workshops

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Environmental

Sustainability, ESG

Consultant Invoice FAQs

What is the best invoice software for consultants in Canada?
iBill.ca is a free invoice software designed for Canadian consultants. It supports hourly billing, project-based fees, retainer tracking, and expense pass-through. Automatically calculates GST/HST/PST for all provinces. No monthly fees or credit card required.
How do consultants invoice for hourly work vs. project fees?
With iBill.ca, you can mix hourly and project-based billing on the same invoice. Add line items for hours worked at different rates (senior consultant, junior consultant, etc.), fixed project fees, milestone payments, and pass-through expenses. All items are totaled with appropriate tax calculations.
Can I track retainers and bill against them?
Yes, iBill.ca supports retainer-based billing. You can note retainer balances, draw down work against retainers, and bill for work that exceeds the retainer amount. This is especially useful for ongoing monthly consulting agreements.
Do consultants need to charge GST/HST on their invoices?
If your consulting business earns more than $30,000 per year, you must register for GST/HST and charge it on your invoices. iBill.ca automatically calculates the correct tax rate based on your client's province - 13% HST in Ontario, 5% GST + 9.975% QST in Quebec, etc.
Is iBill.ca free for consultants and professional services firms?
Yes, iBill.ca is completely free for Canadian consultants. Create unlimited invoices, manage clients, track payments, and generate tax reports at no cost. No credit card required, no hidden fees, no premium tiers. Perfect for independent consultants and small consulting firms.

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