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Timely settlement keeps cash flow stable and business relationships intact: a payment deadline defines the period within which an invoice must be paid after issuance.

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Timely settlement keeps cash flow stable and business relationships intact: a payment deadline defines the period within which an invoice must be paid after issuance.

It is either agreed contractually or set by applicable law, and it determines from which point the creditor may pursue default remedies such as late-payment interest, collection fees, or damages.

In international trade, payment deadlines are closely tied to terms such as Net 30, Net 60, or documents against payment, and directly affect working capital on both sides of the transaction.

Last updated: 18 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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Timely settlement keeps cash flow stable and business relationships intact: a payment deadline defines the period within which an invoice must be paid after issuance. It is either agreed contractually or set by applicable law, and it determines from which point the creditor may pursue default remedies such as late-payment interest, collection fees, or damages. In international trade, payment deadlines are closely tied to terms such as Net 30, Net 60, or documents against payment, and directly affect working capital on both sides of the transaction. While freight contracts and general terms of business typically govern deadlines between commercial parties, customs duties and levies are subject to deadlines fixed by the competent authority.

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