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Compliance Format

GST Credit Note Format

A Credit Note format used to reduce the taxable value or tax charged on an earlier invoice for returns, discounts or deficient supply under Section 34.

CREDIT NOTE

Issued under Section 34(1) of the CGST Act, 2017 to reduce the value/tax of a tax invoice

Supplier Name / GSTIN[Business Name] / [Supplier GSTIN]
Credit Note No.[Serial No.]
Credit Note Date[DD/MM/YYYY]
Original Invoice No. & Date[Invoice No.] / [DD/MM/YYYY]
Recipient (Party) / GSTIN[Party Name] / [Recipient GSTIN]
Place of Supply[State & State Code]
Reason[Sales return / post-supply discount / deficiency in supply]
DescriptionReduction in Taxable ValueCGSTSGSTIGSTTotal ₹
[Reason of reduction][₹ Amount][₹][₹][₹][₹]

Total Credit Note Value (in words): [Rupees ... Only]

For [Business Name]
Authorised Signatory: ____________________

Legal note: A credit note reducing tax must be declared by 30th November following the end of the financial year of supply, or the date of filing the annual return, whichever is earlier. Tax liability may be reduced only if the recipient reverses the corresponding ITC.

Before you use it — fill in / check

  • Business name/GSTIN
  • Party
  • Amount
  • Date

How to use this template

  1. Read through and replace every [bracketed] or blank placeholder with your actual details.
  2. Delete any clause that doesn't apply and add anything specific to your situation.
  3. Click Print / Save as PDF to download, or Copy text to paste into your letterhead.
  4. Get it signed / stamped / notarised as required, and keep a copy for your records.

This is a general, editable template for convenience only — not legal advice. For anything material, have a professional review it. TaxClue isn't liable for how it's used.