Free Credit Note Generator
Create GST credit notes instantly
Generate GST-compliant credit notes for returns, price adjustments, and quantity shortages. Print or save as PDF — no account needed.
Supplier (Issuing Credit Note)
Customer (Receiving Credit)
Credit Note Details
Credit Items
CREDIT NOTE
CN #: CN-001
Date: 2026-06-20
Reason: Returns
Supplier Name
Supplier Address
Credit To (Customer)
Customer Name
Customer Address
| # | Description | Qty | Rate (₹) | GST % | GST (₹) | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Item 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 18% | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 | Item 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 18% | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Amount in Words: Rupees Zero Only
Authorised Signatory
Authorised Signatory
What Is a Credit Note Generator?
A Credit Note Generator helps you create a GST-compliant credit note in minutes. A credit note is issued by a supplier when goods are returned, prices are revised downward, or there is a quantity shortage. Under GST, credit notes must reference the original invoice and be filed in GST returns (GSTR-1). This free tool lets you enter supplier and customer details, reference the original invoice, add credit items with per-item GST rates, and generate a clean, print-ready credit note.
How to Create a Credit Note in 3 Steps
Step 1 — Enter Supplier & Customer Details
Fill in your business (supplier) details including GSTIN. Then add the customer's name, address, and GSTIN.
Step 2 — Add Credit Details & Items
Enter the credit note number, date, original invoice reference, and reason. Add each item being credited with quantity, rate, and GST rate.
Step 3 — Print or Save as PDF
Click 'Print / Save PDF' and choose 'Save as PDF' in your browser print dialog to download the credit note.
Who Uses a Credit Note Generator?
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Issue credit notes when customers return goods or when invoice prices need to be revised downward.
Distributors & Wholesalers
Generate credit notes for quantity shortages, damaged goods, or negotiated price adjustments.
E-commerce Sellers
Create credit notes for returned orders with proper GST reversal documentation.
Accountants
Prepare credit note documents for clients to support GST return filings and audit trails.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a credit note under GST?
A credit note is a document issued by a supplier to a customer to reduce the amount owed. Under GST, a credit note is issued when goods are returned, when the price is revised downward, or when the quality or quantity was deficient. It reverses the GST liability on the original invoice.
When should a credit note be issued?
A credit note should be issued when goods supplied are returned by the customer, when the taxable value in an invoice is found to be higher than what it should be, or when the tax charged is more than what should have been charged.
What is the time limit for issuing a credit note under GST?
Under GST, a credit note must be issued before the 30th of November following the end of the financial year in which the original supply was made, or before the filing of the annual return, whichever is earlier.
Is a credit note the same as a refund?
No. A credit note reduces the amount owed by the customer to the supplier — it does not necessarily result in a cash refund. The credit can be applied against future invoices.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no watermarks, no limits.