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# Copy, cancel, delete

Duplicate an invoice into a new draft, delete a draft or cancel a finalised invoice, and when a credit note is the better choice.

## Duplicate

Invoicing the same thing often? Open an invoice and choose **Duplicate** (in **More actions** or in the list). You get a **new draft** with:

- the same customer, lines, VAT treatment, currency, language, notes and layout;
- today's date and a new due date (same payment term);
- no number yet (it gets one when you finalise);
- no exchange rate: that belongs to the new invoice's date.

A copy of an invoice counts towards your 5 free invoices a month. A copy of a credit note doesn't.

The same invoice every month? With Pro you can automate it with [recurring invoices](https://eenfactuurmaken.nl/en/docs/recurring).

## Deleting a draft

You can only delete a **draft**: open it and choose **Delete draft**. It's then gone for good.

Was it an invoice (not a credit note) that was never finalised? Then you get it back in your monthly limit.

You can't delete a finalised invoice. That's not allowed either: you must keep your invoices for 7 years and your numbering must stay complete.

## Cancel

Is a finalised invoice completely wrong or no longer needed, and hasn't it been paid? Then choose **Cancel**.

- The number remains, with the status **Cancelled**. That keeps your numbering sequential.
- The invoice no longer counts as outstanding and no more reminders go out.
- The invoice is kept and you can still download it.
- You can't undo cancelling. Duplicate it if needed.

You can't cancel when:

- the invoice has already been **paid** (`invoice_not_cancellable`). Make a credit note instead;
- there's already a **credit note** for the invoice (`invoice_has_credit_notes`).

## Cancel or credit note?

| Situation | What to do |
| --- | --- |
| Draft with a mistake | Just edit it. |
| Finalised, not sent or discussed yet, not paid | Cancelling is allowed. Many accountants prefer a credit note. |
| Already with your customer, in their or your books | **Credit note.** That keeps the books aligned on both sides. |
| Already paid, and you need to refund | **Credit note.** |
| Part of the amount is wrong | **Partial credit note** for the difference. |

If in doubt, ask your accountant. Everything about credit notes is in [Credit notes](https://eenfactuurmaken.nl/en/docs/credit-notes).

Last updated on 13 October 2026