The end of year lands with three jobs stacked together: a team to thank, clients to keep, and a budget that has already been stretched. Choosing corporate Christmas gifts that get used means a mug in the office kitchen or a bottle in a work bag beats another object that sits in a drawer. That means choosing by relationship, not by price alone.
This guide covers four printed options: mugs, bottles, corporate Christmas cards and vouchers. It sets out what each costs, how to personalise them, and when to order so the handover week does not become a scramble.
The short version
- Give each staff member a mug or a bottle. A Classic 11oz mug costs $26.95, and the 500ml water bottle or 443ml travel mug costs $59.95.
- Send clients a corporate Christmas card. Your company name, logo and greeting inside are included in the card price, with envelopes included.
- Choose printed gift vouchers if your business sells a service or product. Vouchers start at $89 for 25.
- Put names on the items. A different name on drinkware means one cart line per name, and cards have variable name printing at $1.00 per card.
- Keep the tax point simple. Infrequent staff gifts under $300 per person may qualify as a minor benefit, but this is general information, not tax advice.
- Order early. The corporate Christmas card cut-off is 4 December 2026, and peak periods can add time.
Christmas gifts for staff who will actually use them
Start with the team because that is where one gift covers the most ground. A mug in the office kitchen gets used every morning. For staff who commute by train, work outside or move between sites, promotional water bottles and the matching travel mug make more sense than another desk object.
For the kitchen crowd, look at custom mugs. You upload your own design, photo, logo or text, and each mug is printed in full colour. For staff on the move, look at water bottles and the travel mug. Those take your own design, logo or text. Prices include GST. A Classic 11oz mug costs $26.95 for one and $23.45 per mug at 50. The water bottle and travel mug cost $59.95 for one and $52.95 each at 50. Each cart line carries one design, so a different name or design on each item means one cart line per name or design.
Christmas gifts for clients that fit the relationship
A corporate Christmas cards order is the reliable baseline for clients. The cards are folded A6, printed in colour outside on 300gsm board from 22 designs or your own artwork, and finished inside with your company name, logo and greeting. A set of 50 costs $197.50, or $3.95 per card. White envelopes are included, one per card.
For a smaller group of key clients, add a water bottle or the matching travel mug. One item starts at $59.95. Before you upload anything, work through the ordering checklist so quantities, artwork and the inside message all match.
Personalised Christmas gifts: names, codes and spelling checks
Names are what move an item from merchandise to a gift. Personalised Christmas gifts do a job that generic branded Christmas gifts cannot: the recipient sees their own name, not just yours.
On a mug, a bottle or a travel mug, a different name means a separate cart line for that name. The same applies to every design change. On corporate Christmas cards, variable name printing is available at $1.00 per card. On printed gift vouchers, variable data such as unique codes, recipient names or amounts adds $0.40 per voucher.
Vouchers are printed DL or A6 on 300gsm or 360gsm stock, with optional foil, and start at $89 for 25. Before you upload, read every name from the source list and have a second person check it. A PDF proof is emailed before printing, so use it to catch the small mistakes.
Budget planning for a team and a client list
| Gift | Starting price | At 50 | Personalising |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom mug (Classic 11oz) | $26.95 for one | $23.45 per mug | One design per cart line, so upload each design separately |
| Water bottle or travel mug | $59.95 for one | $52.95 each | One design per cart line, printed on the front panel |
| Corporate Christmas cards | $197.50 for 50 | $3.95 per card | Inside company name, logo and greeting included. Variable names $1.00 per card |
| Gift vouchers | $89 for 25 | Not listed | Variable codes, names or amounts $0.40 per voucher |
All prices include GST.
A simple split is to cost the team gift first, then spend the remainder on client cards. For a small team, use $26.95 for each Classic 11oz mug. For 50 staff, the mug price is $23.45 each. The drinkware option moves from $59.95 for one to $52.95 each at 50. On the client side, 50 cards cost $197.50, or $3.95 per card. When you order drinkware, delivery is one charge of $10 per order, not per item. If you are near Oakleigh South, pickup is available at no charge.
Tax and FBT on staff and client gifts
The ATO states that infrequent gifts to employees with a value of less than $300 per person that qualify as a minor benefit may be exempt from fringe benefits tax. Benefits to business clients are not subject to FBT.
Keep records of who received what and when. If your situation is unusual, ask a registered tax agent. This is general information, not tax advice.
Order timing: working back from the handover date
Work back from the date you plan to hand gifts out. Corporate Christmas cards have production times of 3 to 5 business days for 50 to 500 cards, and 5 to 7 business days for 1,000 cards. The product page cut-off is 4 December 2026, so have the card list and artwork ready before then.
Drinkware is made to order in Australia, with production of 3 to 5 working days. Delivery is $10 standard per order, Australia wide, and express delivery is not available on these products. Pickup from the Oakleigh South studio is available instead of delivery at no charge. Gift vouchers take 2 to 4 working days in production.
Write the date you need in the Special Request box at checkout, and the team will reply whether it can be met. Production times are estimates, peak periods before Christmas can add time, and delivery dates are not assured. Do not wait for the last week if you want names checked and production completed without pressure.
Frequently asked questions
What are good corporate Christmas gifts for a small team?
Useful, named gifts matched to the relationship. A Classic 11oz mug at $26.95 suits the office kitchen. The 500ml water bottle or 443ml travel mug at $59.95 suits staff who commute or work outside. Cards with your company name inside suit the wider client list. Printed vouchers suit a business that sells its own service or product. Whatever you choose, put the recipient’s name on it where the product allows. That turns a branded item into a gift people will actually use.
Do staff gifts under $300 attract fringe benefits tax?
Infrequent staff gifts with a value of less than $300 per person may qualify as a minor benefit and may be exempt from fringe benefits tax. The benefit must meet the ATO’s minor benefit conditions. Benefits to business clients are not subject to FBT. Keep records of the gifts, and ask a registered tax agent if you need advice for your circumstances. This is general information, not tax advice.
When should I order corporate Christmas cards?
Order corporate Christmas cards by 4 December 2026, the cut-off on the product page. Production takes 3 to 5 business days for 50 to 500 cards, and 5 to 7 business days for 1,000 cards. If you need the cards by a specific date, write that date in the Special Request box at checkout. Production times are estimates, and peak periods before Christmas can add time.
Can each gift carry a different name?
Yes. On mugs, water bottles and travel mugs, each cart line carries one design, so a different name or design on each item means one cart line per name or design. Corporate Christmas cards offer variable name printing at $1.00 per card. Gift vouchers can include variable data such as unique codes, recipient names or amounts at $0.40 per voucher. Check each name against the source list before uploading.
How much does a staff gift cost?
A Classic 11oz mug costs $26.95 for one and $23.45 per mug at 50. The water bottle and travel mug cost $59.95 for one and $52.95 each at 50. Prices include GST. Delivery for drinkware is $10 standard per order, Australia wide. Cards start at $197.50 for 50, and gift vouchers start at $89 for 25. Prices are from the live product pages and can change.
Can I pick up the order instead of having it delivered?
Yes. You can pick up mugs, water bottles or travel mugs from the Paperlust Print Shop studio at 23 Manton Road, Oakleigh South VIC 3167. Pickup is available instead of delivery at no charge. Pickup suits local customers who want to collect the order themselves.
