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Payment terms

How and when an invoice must be paid. "Net 30" means within 30 days of the invoice date.

A plain-English explanation of how this usually works, not legal advice. Rules differ between countries and change over time, so check your own situation. Disclaimer.

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Their payment terms are net 60, so cash flow's going to be tight.

Why it matters to you.

Long payment terms from big clients are a hidden cost for small suppliers. It's a reasonable thing to negotiate.

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