Free Credit Note Format
Issue Credit Notes for sales returns, price reductions or post-supply adjustments under Section 34 of the CGST Act. Linked to the original Tax Invoice.
Free Credit Note Format
Section 34 Credit Note template for sales returns, price reductions and post-supply adjustments. Links to the original Tax Invoice; reduces your GST liability.
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BILL TO
[Customer Name]GSTIN: [if registered]State Code: [2-digit]SHIP TO (if different)
[Customer Name]GSTIN: [if registered]State Code: [2-digit]| # | Description of Goods / Services | HSN/SAC | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Item / Service description] | [HSN/SAC] | 1 | [0.00] | [0.00] |
| 2 | |||||
| 3 |
2. Late payment attracts interest @ [__]% p.a.
3. Subject to [City] jurisdiction.
What’s inside the template
Everything a Credit Note needs
Section 34 compliant
Header cites Section 34 of the CGST Act – the legal authority for reducing GST liability.
Original invoice link
Built-in field for the original Tax Invoice number and date – clean audit trail.
Full tax breakdown
CGST, SGST, IGST columns – mirrors the original invoice so refund maths is transparent.
Reason for issue
Pre-set reason placeholder: Sales return / Price reduction / Defective goods / Overcharged tax.
How it works
Issue a Credit Note in 5 minutes
Download
Click the download button above and save the .docx file to your computer.
Open in Word
Works in Microsoft Word 2010+, WPS Office, LibreOffice and Google Docs.
Fill in placeholders
CN number, original invoice ref, items, amounts, reason for credit.
File in GSTR-1
Report in your next GSTR-1 (Table 9B) – reduces your GST liability.
GST-compliant by design
Built around Section 34 of the CGST Act, 2017 – covers all the legally required fields.
Pick the right template
When to use a different format
Use a Debit Note instead – issued when you’ve undercharged or supplied extra.
Debit Note →Use a Sales Return Note – goods movement document, paired with a Credit Note.
Sales Return →Use a Tax Invoice – Credit Note is a post-supply adjustment.
Tax Invoice →Online generator coming soon
We're building a full online generator for this document type. For now, the Word template above has everything you need.
FAQ
Common questions
When should I issue a Credit Note?
Under Section 34 of the CGST Act, a Credit Note is issued when (a) the taxable value or tax in the original invoice exceeds the actual value, (b) goods are returned by the recipient, or (c) services are found deficient. It reduces your GST liability.
Is a Credit Note the same as a refund?
Not quite. A Credit Note records the reduction in invoice value and GST. The actual refund (cash back) or set-off (against future invoices) is a separate transaction that follows. The Credit Note is the document; the refund is the money movement.
What is the time limit for issuing a Credit Note?
A Credit Note must be issued and reported in GSTR-1 by the earlier of (a) 30th November following the end of the financial year in which the supply was made, or (b) the date of filing the annual return. Beyond that, GST reduction is not allowed.
How do I report a Credit Note in GSTR-1?
Report it in Table 9B (Credit / Debit Notes Registered) for B2B, or Table 9B(2) for unregistered customers. The system auto-adjusts your GST liability for that tax period.
Can I edit the template in Google Docs?
Yes. Upload the .docx to Google Drive and open with Google Docs. All fields stay intact.
Does the template work in older Word versions?
Yes – the .docx format works in Microsoft Word 2010 and later. Also opens cleanly in WPS Office, LibreOffice Writer and Google Docs.
Are there other free templates available?
Yes – we offer Tax Invoice, Bill of Supply, Proforma Invoice, Quotation, Payment Receipt, Delivery Challan, Debit Note, Purchase Order and more. Or generate online with our free online generators.
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Free Credit Note Format
Section 34 Credit Note template for sales returns, price reductions and post-supply adjustments. Links to the original Tax Invoice; reduces your GST liability.
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✓ 100% free ✓ No watermark ✓ Editable in MS Office & Google Docs