Issue a VAT credit note to correct or cancel a VAT invoice. It reverses the VAT at the rate originally charged, references the original invoice and shows your VAT number. Download a professional PDF, free and no account.
What a United Kingdom credit note must include
- Your business name and VAT registration number
- A unique credit note number and the date
- The original invoice number it relates to
- The lines being credited, with the VAT reversed at the original rate
- The total credit excluding VAT, the VAT, and the gross in GBP
Example (VAT at 20%)
A typical set of lines with VAT. Click the button to open it as a credit note referencing your original invoice, already set to United Kingdom — change the details and your VAT number.
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting services - per day | 5 | £480.00 | £2,400.00 |
| Website maintenance - monthly | 1 | £300.00 | £300.00 |
| Subtotal | £2,700.00 | ||
| VAT (20%) | £540.00 | ||
| Total (GBP) | £3,240.00 |
Tax rules vary. The calculation here is an aid — confirm your obligations with your accountant or tax authority.