Issue a proper credit note when goods come back or you give a discount after the sale, or a debit note when you under-billed or need to add charges. Pick the original invoice from the ones you saved in our Invoice Generator (or type its number and date), choose the reason, adjust the items and get a clean document with the GST split, totals and amount in words, ready to print or save as PDF.
loading toolHow to make a credit or debit note
- Choose credit note or debit note.
- Pick a saved invoice or type the original invoice number and date, and choose the reason.
- Keep only the items, quantities and rates being credited or debited.
- Print or save as PDF, and press Save to keep a copy and move to the next number.
Good to know
- Your business details are taken from the Invoice Generator if you have used it in this browser.
- Credit notes are numbered CN-001, CN-002… and debit notes DN-001…, separate from invoices.
- Download the list as CSV for your accountant at the end of the month.
Questions
When do I issue a credit note?
When the buyer returns goods, you allow a discount after the invoice, you charged too much, or there was a deficiency in the goods or service. The credit note reduces what the buyer owes and, under GST, your output tax.
When do I issue a debit note?
When the original invoice was too low: the rate was under-charged, extra quantity was supplied, or freight or other charges were missed. It increases the amount and the tax payable.
What must a GST credit note show?
Your name, address and GSTIN, a serial number and date, the buyer’s details and GSTIN if registered, the original invoice number and date, the taxable value, the rate and the amount of tax being credited or debited, and a signature. Report it in your GST return for the month you issue it, within the time limit for that financial year.
Where is my data saved?
Only in this browser on this device. Nothing is uploaded. Use Backup to save a copy to your files (and Restore to bring it back, even on another device), and back up before clearing your browser data.
Is my data private?
Yes. Everything happens inside your own browser: nothing you type or choose is uploaded to us or anyone else.
Is it free?
Completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it. Light ads keep the site running.
