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\u2139\ufe0f Not a franchisee or exempt from VAT? If you’re subject to VAT, read our dedicated guide instead: How to create a credit note for a previous purchase as a subject to VAT business?<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udca1 What is a credit note?<\/h1>\n

A credit note is the opposite of a purchase invoice: it cancels a previously invoiced amount, in full or in part.<\/p>\n

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You create a credit note when you want to fully or partially cancel the effect of a purchase invoice, for example because you returned something, received a discount afterwards, or need to correct a mistake.<\/p>\n

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\u2705 You received a credit note from your supplier <\/h1>\n

If your supplier has issued you a credit note, simply import it as a credit note.<\/p>\n

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    Go to the Expenses<\/b> screen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Click Upload new expense<\/b> & Upload the credit note you received from your supplier.<\/p>\n

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    Enter a minus sign<\/b> (\u2212) in front of each amount, as a credit note is a negative expense.<\/p>\n

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    Use the same categories<\/b> as on the original invoice and (if necessary) split the items in exactly the same way.<\/p>\n

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    Use the date that fits your situation: if the credit note falls in the same year as the original invoice, simply use the date of the credit note itself. If the original invoice falls in the previous year, use the date of the original invoice instead, so the correction lands in the correct tax year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    \u274c You didn’t receive a credit note from your supplier <\/h1>\n

    Didn’t receive a credit note from your supplier, but still need to make a correction? Then create one yourself in Accountable, based on the original invoice.<\/p>\n

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      Go to the Expenses<\/b> screen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Click Add a credit note on purchase.<\/b><\/p>\n

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      Upload the original invoice<\/b> you want to credit.<\/p>\n

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      Enter the date of the original invoice, so the correction lands in the correct tax year.<\/p>\n

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      Use the same categories as on the original invoice and (if necessary) split the items in exactly the same way. Use the original invoice as your reference.<\/p>\n

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      The credit note must mirror the original invoice item by item, using the same categories and amounts, but with all amounts entered as negative values. For example, a credit note for \u20ac100<\/b> should be entered as \u2212\u20ac100<\/b>. What remains in your bookkeeping is the original invoice, the credit note, and the new invoice, where the credit note cancels out the old invoice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      \u2753 Frequently asked questions<\/h1>\n

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      Have you already filed your personal income tax return for that year?<\/b><\/p>\n

      Then you can no longer make the correction this way. In that case, get in touch with your tax coach, so we can look together at the best way to fix it (for example, through an objection).<\/p>\n

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      When is it safe to delete a purchase invoice as an<\/b> franchisee or<\/b> exempt business?<\/b><\/p>\n

      Sometimes you receive an invoice you shouldn’t have gotten in the first place (e.g. via Peppol, when it was actually a private purchase), or you simply want to remove an expense. What matters: has a return (e.g. a special VAT return, or your personal income tax return) already been filed that includes this invoice? If not, it’s safe to simply delete it.<\/p>\n

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      I made a small mistake on my first invoice, do I need to credit it in full?<\/b><\/p>\n

      Yes, even for a small mistake, you credit the invoice in full and then add the correct invoice afterwards. This is the simplest way to make sure your bookkeeping stays accurate, even if the mistake was minor.<\/p>\n

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      Still have questions?<\/b> We’re always here to help in the chat \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Step-by-step guide on creating a credit note if you’re a franchisee or exempt under Article 44.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","help_label":[487,451],"class_list":["post-29226","help_center","type-help_center","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\ud83e\uddfe How to create a credit note for a previous purchase as a franchisee or exempt business? - Accountable<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/en-be\/help-center\/%f0%9f%a7%be-how-to-create-a-credit-note-for-a-previous-purchase-as-a-franchisee-or-exempt-business\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"\ud83e\uddfe How to create a credit note for a previous purchase as a franchisee or exempt business? - Accountable\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Step-by-step guide on creating a credit note if you're a franchisee or exempt under Article 44.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/en-be\/help-center\/%f0%9f%a7%be-how-to-create-a-credit-note-for-a-previous-purchase-as-a-franchisee-or-exempt-business\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Accountable\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-08-24T15:27:11+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/downloads.intercomcdn.com\/i\/o\/c9wnmh12\/2544568226\/fa20201dcadae1bdc28bfae54678\/Screenshot+2026-07-15+at+13_39_16.png?expires=1787637600&signature=e9a07e2640ae092dd9f9a22976b96f864302ae8c75063168d5c6c986aab3ad58&req=diUjEsx4lYNdX%2FMW3nq%2BgTAvuMo9iNGV3oCFwtZ8g3EOz%2BX9NOhk5zaibJMjOphZ0s7UPOtXFKy%2FUAGDVWiaIcc%3D\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.accountable.eu\\\/en-be\\\/help-center\\\/%f0%9f%a7%be-how-to-create-a-credit-note-for-a-previous-purchase-as-a-franchisee-or-exempt-business\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.accountable.eu\\\/en-be\\\/help-center\\\/%f0%9f%a7%be-how-to-create-a-credit-note-for-a-previous-purchase-as-a-franchisee-or-exempt-business\\\/\",\"name\":\"\ud83e\uddfe How to create a credit note for a previous purchase as a franchisee or exempt business? 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