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Irish businesses can claim statutory interest (ECB rate + 8%) and €40/€70/€100 compensation on late B2B invoices. Template and guidance.
Ireland implements the EU Late Payment Directive through the European Communities (Late Payment in Commercial Transactions) Regulations 2012. For B2B and public-sector debts, statutory interest runs at the ECB main refinancing rate plus 8 percentage points, and fixed compensation of €40 (under €1,000), €70 (€1,000 to €9,999.99) or €100 (€10,000+). The Small Claims procedure (up to €2,000) mainly covers consumer claims; business debts usually go to the District Court (up to €15,000).
This is a general summary that may be out of date. Not legal advice. Verify current rules on official government or court websites.
Subject: Overdue invoice [INV-123]: [amount] due [due date] Dear [Name], Invoice [INV-123] for [amount] for [services] was due on [due date] and remains unpaid despite my reminders of [dates]. Please pay the outstanding balance [plus interest/compensation permitted by law or our agreement: state the basis] by [date]. If payment is not received by then, I intend to [next step for this jurisdiction] without further notice. If you dispute any part of the invoice, please tell me in writing by that date. Regards, [Your name]
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The entitlement arises by law for B2B late payment, but you still have to claim it.
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