How to issue a credit note?
What is a credit note, and in which cases should I issue one?
A credit note is a financial document issued by a seller (business or vendor) to a buyer (customer or client). It is used to provide credit or acknowledge a reduction in the amount owed by the buyer to the seller. Credit notes are typically issued for various reasons, including:
- Product Returns: When a buyer returns goods to the seller due to defects, damage, or dissatisfaction, a credit note is issued to refund the purchase price or provide credit toward future purchases.
- Overpayments: If a customer accidentally overpays an invoice or makes an excess payment, the seller issues a credit note to acknowledge the overpayment and provide a credit that can be applied to future purchases or used to offset future invoices.
- Billing Errors: In cases where there are errors on an invoice, such as incorrect pricing or quantity, a credit note may be issued to rectify the error and adjust the amount owed.
- Discounts or Promotions: If a seller offers discounts, rebates, or promotional incentives after the initial sale, a credit note may be issued to reflect these adjustments.
If an invoice needs to be cancelled (e.g. to issue a new one with the client’s VAT number, or because the reason for VAT exemption was incorrect), a credit note must be issued. Check the last section of the article.
How to issue a credit note
| APP
- From the Menu, click on Invoices;
- Click on the invoice you want to null via credit note;
- Click in Create Credit note;
- Click in Save as draft;
- Click in View draft credit note;
- Click in Issue credit note.
You can also send the credit note via email if you want to!
| Desktop
- Log in to app.rauva.com.
- Navigate to Invoices and open the page of the invoice you want to cancel.
- Click on Credit Note on the right side of the page.
- Issue the Credit Note.
Best steps to cancel an invoice and issue a new one
To cancel an invoice, you do so by issuing a credit note:
- Log in to app.rauva.com.
- Navigate to Invoices and open the page of the invoice you want to cancel.
- Click on Credit Note on the right side of the page.
- Issue the Credit Note.
Then, if any client details need to be updated, follow these steps:
- Log in to app.rauva.com.
- Navigate to Invoices and go to the Clients tab.
- Open the page of the client whose details you want to edit.
- On the right side, click Go to client details.
- Click Edit client details, make the necessary changes, and Save.
- Issue the new invoice for the respective client.
It’s crucial to follow these steps to ensure that the credit note contains the same information as the invoice, as this is a legal requirement.