When do you issue a credit note?

When you need to reduce or cancel an amount on a previously issued invoice — for a return, overcharge, or discount applied after invoicing.

Free Credit Note Template

Issue a credit note against a previous invoice: itemize the credited amount and reason, reference the original invoice, and download a PDF. Free, no signup.

Your business

Logo

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Business name

Address

Phone

Tax ID

Website

Bill to

Client name

Address

Tax ID

Invoice details

Invoice #

Issue date

Due date

Currency

PO number

Items

DescriptionQtyRateAmount

Tax & totals

Tax label

Tax rate %

Tax inclusive

Discount

Discount value

Shipping

Amount paid

Notes & payment

Notes

Terms

Payment details

Style

Document type

Template

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What to include on a credit note

“Credit Note”, a number and the date
Your business and the customer
The original invoice number being credited
The items/amounts being credited and why
The total credit and any tax adjustment

FAQ

When do you issue a credit note?: When you need to reduce or cancel an amount on a previously issued invoice — for a return, overcharge, or discount applied after invoicing.

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