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What are Credit Notes?

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March 25, 2025

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What are Credit Notes?

A credit note is a document that a business issues to its customers. It is used whenever an invoice needs to be changed and re-issued, such as when a customer changes or cancels an order, or is charged an incorrect amount.

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