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Credit Note Template

A credit note format that references the original invoice and records the amount credited back to a customer.

CREDIT NOTE

[Business Name] · Credit Note No.: [CN-001] · Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Issued To

[Customer Name] · [Address] · GSTIN: [_____]

Against Original Invoice

Invoice no.: [INV-045] · Invoice date: [DD/MM/YYYY] · Reason: [Sales return / rate difference / short supply / discount].

#DescriptionQtyRate (Rs.)Amount (Rs.)
1[Returned / adjusted item][2][1,500][3,000]
Taxable value credited[3,000]
Add: GST @ [18]%[540]
Total credit[3,540]

Amount in words: [Rupees Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty Only]

For [Business Name]
____________________ (Authorised Signatory)

How to use: Link every credit note to its original tax invoice and report it in the GSTR-1 credit/debit note table; issue before 30 November following the financial year for GST adjustment.

Before you use it — fill in / check

  • Business name
  • Period
  • Detail
  • 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.