Credit Note
إشعار دائن
📖 Definition
A credit note is issued to reduce a previously issued invoice amount. Used for returns, discounts, or corrections. Must reference the original invoice and follow ZATCA e-invoicing requirements.
In everyday Saudi accounting work, credit note matters because it affects invoice accuracy, financial reporting, tax filing, or ZATCA compliance depending on the transaction.
📖 التعريف بالعربية
إشعار دائن يُصدر لتخفيض مبلغ فاتورة صادرة سابقاً. يُستخدم للمرتجعات أو الخصومات أو التصحيحات. يجب أن يشير إلى الفاتورة الأصلية ويتبع متطلبات الفوترة الإلكترونية من زاتكا.
💡 Example
Customer returns SAR 500 worth of goods - seller issues a credit note reducing the original invoice.
عميل يرجع بضاعة بقيمة 500 ريال - البائع يصدر إشعار دائن يخفض الفاتورة الأصلية.
When this term matters
Invoices
Use the correct term and value before issuing ZATCA-compliant invoices or credit notes.
Reports
Map it to the right account, tax field, or compliance report to avoid reconciliation gaps.
Compliance
Keep the Arabic and English meaning aligned when working with auditors, ZATCA, or customers.
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