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Statutory Late Payment Interest Calculator

Compute legal interest (Central Bank Base Rate + 8% per annum) and statutory compensation fees under commercial debt legislation. Generates an instant, copyable demand letter.

35 Days Overdue

Total Statutory Claim: £3,613.63

Includes original balance (£3,500.00) + £43.63 accrued interest + £70.00 legal recovery fee.

Overdue Invoice Particulars

£3,500.00
£
5%
Current Bank of England / Fed benchmark
8%
Statutory 8% per Act 1998
Demand Letter Details
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Statutory Claim

Enforceable Recovery Figure

13% p.a. Daily
Total Legal Claim
£3,613.63
Original Principal: £3,500.00
Days Past Due Date: 35 days
Statutory Daily Interest Rate: £1.25 / day
Accrued Statutory Interest (13% p.a.): +£43.63
Fixed Debt Recovery Compensation Fee: +£70.00

Formal Statutory Demand Letter Preview

FORMAL NOTICE OF STATUTORY LATE PAYMENT DEMAND Pursuant to the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 Date: 11 October 2026 To: Acme Global Ltd From: Studio Freelance Re: Overdue Commercial Invoice INV-2026-0042 Dear Accounts Payable / Management, We write to advise that invoice INV-2026-0042 with an original principal sum of £3,500.00, which fell due on 6 September 2026, remains unpaid despite previous reminders and is now 35 days overdue. Under the provisions of the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 (as amended and supplemented by the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2013), commercial suppliers are entitled by law to claim statutory interest and fixed debt recovery compensation costs on all overdue commercial transactions. STATUTORY FINANCIAL BREAKDOWN: 1. Principal Invoice Balance: £3,500.00 2. Statutory Interest (13% p.a. - Bank Base Rate 5% + 8% statutory): Daily Rate: £1.25 × 35 days = £43.63 3. Statutory Compensation for Debt Recovery Costs: £70.00 TOTAL SUM PAYABLE IMMEDIATELY: £3,613.63 Please remit the total cleared balance of £3,613.63 to our designated bank account within 7 business days from receipt of this notice to prevent formal escalation. Yours sincerely, Studio Freelance
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Commercial Debt Recovery Legislation

The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act: Protecting Freelancer Cash Flow

By FreelanceTools Editorial Team • Statutory Debt Recovery and Credit Control Guide

Late client payments are the leading operational threat to independent contractors. Chronic delay forces solo practitioners to deplete emergency reserves or rely on overdraft facilities.

In the United Kingdom, Parliament enacted the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 to deter late commercial payments. The statute establishes that unless a contract specifies a substantial alternative remedy, commercial creditors are legally entitled to:

  • Statutory Interest: The Bank of England base rate plus a mandatory statutory 8.0% per annum, calculated on a daily basis.
  • Fixed Compensation Sums: £40 for unpaid debts under £1,000, £70 for debts between £1,000 and £9,999.99, and £100 for debts of £10,000 or greater.
  • Reasonable Additional Recovery Costs: The right to claim actual professional collection fees that exceed the fixed sum.
Expert Guidance

Frequently Asked Questions: Late Payment Enforcement

Legal mechanics, demand letters, and negotiation strategies for overdue accounts.

The Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 (as amended by 2013 regulations) is UK legislation giving businesses a statutory legal right to claim interest and debt recovery compensation on commercial debts from other businesses. It applies to all B2B transactions even if late payment terms were not explicitly written in the original contract.