When to use due on receipt
Use due on receipt for deposits, small jobs, final balances, or clients with a history of late payment. It sets immediate expectation without negotiating custom terms each time.
- Deposits and booking fees
- Small fixed-fee jobs
- Clients with late payment history
How to avoid confusion
Set the due date to the issue date, label the terms Due on receipt, and state in the email that payment is expected upon receiving the invoice. Confusion often happens when the due date is left blank.
- Label terms Due on receipt
- Set due date = issue date
- State expectation in the email
What to include with the invoice
Include payment method, reference text, and contact email. For deposits, note how the payment applies to the total project balance.
- Payment method and reference
- How deposit applies to total
- Contact for AP questions
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Requirements vary by country and business type. This guide explains common billing workflows and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice.