For independent creators

Creator invoicing that starts with the brief

Influencers and UGC creators rarely receive a neat purchase order. Scope, dates, revisions and payment terms arrive across emails and attachments. Juggling too many apps? DUE keeps brief capture, deliverables, invoices and payment follow-ups together so the invoice reflects what was agreed and completed.

Keep scope and deliverables together

Paste a brief, upload its PDF or screenshot, add it manually, or use connected Outlook. Your reserved DUE brand-work address is not receiving mail yet. Using that address alone gives DUE no access to your personal inbox. Optional Outlook connection lets DUE read relevant mailbox messages, as explained in Privacy. DUE extracts proposed deliverables, dates, fees and payment terms, then asks you to review them before anything becomes a job.

Record usage rights without pretending they are simple

Usage period, channels, territories, paid-media rights and exclusivity can change the value of creator work. Keep the agreed wording with the job and its documents. If a message is unclear, DUE leaves it for review rather than silently deciding what the client meant.

Invoice at the right trigger

Some work is billable on delivery, approval, publication or the end of a campaign. Track each deliverable and create the invoice when the agreed trigger is reached. The due date prefers an explicit payment date or clear calendar-day terms; ambiguous milestone or end-of-month terms remain yours to set.

ABN and GST: check before you invoice

Australian creators should check whether they need an Australian Business Number and whether they are registered for GST before issuing an invoice, because both change what the invoice shows and what you can charge. Start with the official guidance on registering for an ABN, registering for GST and invoicing. This is general information, not tax advice; a registered tax agent can advise on your situation. DUE records what you enter and does not decide your tax position.

Payment terms: find the event that starts the clock

"Net 30" only becomes a due date once you know what the 30 days count from. Ask the brand before the campaign starts, and read Net 30 from what? for the questions to ask. If a brief is in front of you, Brand Deal Commercials shows whether it states the payment trigger and terms.

Check payment before following up

Import a bank CSV, review duplicates and confirm suggested invoice matches. DUE shows how fresh that data is and flags overdue invoices. You decide what to write and send it from your own email while DUE email is being switched on.

If the due date has passed, follow what to do when a brand hasn't paid.

Common questions

Do I need an ABN to invoice a brand in Australia?

Not everyone needs an ABN. If you are running a business or other enterprise, check whether you are entitled to one; an ABN can identify the business on invoices and avoid PAYG withholding. Check business.gov.au or get advice for your situation. DUE does not give tax advice.

Should I charge GST on a brand collab?

Only if you are registered for GST. Whether you must register depends on your circumstances, including turnover thresholds. Check the official business.gov.au guidance or ask a registered tax agent.

When does the payment clock start?

On the event your agreement names: the invoice date, Finance receiving a valid invoice, approval or a stated month-end. Net 30 alone is incomplete until you know that event.

Does DUE send invoices or chase brands for me?

No. DUE builds the invoice and prepares editable follow-up drafts. You review them and send them yourself; nothing is sent automatically.