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Overdue invoice in the Netherlands: wettelijke handelsrente for B2B, the veertiendagenbrief for consumers and collection cost rules.
In the Netherlands, B2B late payments attract statutory commercial interest (wettelijke handelsrente), the ECB rate plus 8 points. For consumers, statutory interest is lower, and before charging collection costs you must send a 14-day letter (veertiendagenbrief) giving at least 14 days to pay. Collection costs are capped by a sliding scale (WIK). The subdistrict court (kantonrechter) handles claims up to €25,000.
This is a general summary that may be out of date.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 kantonrechter for claims up to €25,000.
General information and draft wording only. Not legal advice. PaidNudge is not a law firm or a debt collector. Check your contract and local rules, or ask a qualified lawyer, before relying on any late fee, interest or court step.