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Invoice payment terms: make the due date obvious

Clear payment terms reduce ambiguity. The best term is the one agreed with your customer and shown plainly on the invoice.

Agree terms before the invoice

Payment on receipt, 7 days, 14 days and 30 days are common commercial choices, but local law or a contract can set different rules.

Use an actual due date

A concrete date is easier for the customer to process than a vague phrase and makes overdue tracking more consistent.

Know the default rules in your market

For example, UK guidance says that when no payment date has been agreed, a payment can become late 30 days after the customer receives the invoice or the goods or service, depending on the circumstances.

Track what remains unpaid

Invocket can show due dates, recorded payments and outstanding balances so you can see which invoices need attention.

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This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Check the current requirements that apply to your business.

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