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Free Credit Note Format

Issue credit notes for returns, discounts or overcharges.

Your Business
City · GSTIN 00ABCDE0000F0Z0
CREDIT NOTE
To
Customer Name
City, State
No. 001
Date 23 Jun 2026
Item
Qty
Rate
Amt
Product / Service A
2
1,500
3,000
Product / Service B
1
2,000
2,000
Subtotal₹5,000
GST 18%₹900
Total₹5,900

What is a credit note?

A credit note is a document a seller issues to a buyer to reduce the amount owed — for sales returns, post-sale discounts, or when an invoice was overcharged. It adjusts the buyer's account accordingly.

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What to include

  • 'Credit Note' heading & number
  • Original invoice reference
  • Seller & buyer details
  • Reason for the credit
  • Value being credited & GST
  • Revised payable amount

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Credit Note FAQs

What is a credit note?
A credit note reduces the amount a customer owes — issued for returns, discounts or billing corrections.
Does a credit note affect GST?
Yes — it adjusts the output tax of the seller and the input tax credit of the buyer for that invoice.
How is a credit note different from a debit note?
A credit note reduces what the buyer owes; a debit note increases it. Under GST, both are issued by the supplier against a tax invoice (Sec. 34).