How to Create a Credit Note (Free Generator)
A credit note reverses part or all of an invoice — for returns, overcharges, or adjustments. Here's how to issue one correctly, with VAT handled.
What a credit note does
A credit note is a document a seller issues to reduce the amount a buyer owes — for a return, an overcharge, a discount agreed after invoicing, or a cancelled order. It references the original invoice and reverses part or all of its value.
Get the VAT right
A tax credit note reverses the output VAT you already reported, so it must use the same tax rate as the original invoice. The free Credit Note Generator calculates VAT on the credited amount for you — set 5% for UAE/GCC VAT, a GST slab, or any custom rate.
What to include
- A clear "Credit Note" label and a unique credit note number
- The original invoice number it relates to
- The reason for the credit
- Line items being credited, with the correct tax
How to create one
- Open the Credit Note Generator.
- Add your logo, your details, and the customer's.
- Reference the original invoice in the notes.
- Enter the items being credited and the tax rate.
- Click Print / Save as PDF — nothing leaves your browser.
Keep credits linked to invoices
Issued occasionally, a generator is perfect. Issued regularly, you'll want credits automatically tied to invoices and customer balances — that's what Pyalm Books does.