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Payment terms

Sets what is owed, when, and what happens if payment is late.

In plain English

Says how much, by when, and the penalty for paying late (often interest). Clear payment terms are the single best way to avoid cash-flow fights.

Relevant law

  • Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006

Where this commonly appears

Business & CommercialVendors & FacilitiesTax & Finance
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