Chasing an unpaid invoice as a small business

Start with a polite reminder. Sometimes invoices are genuinely missed, and a friendly nudge resolves it quickly.

If that doesn't work, send a firmer reminder referencing your payment terms and the amount overdue.

Under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998, you may be entitled to add statutory interest and a fixed compensation sum to overdue B2B invoices.

The final step before court is a formal letter before action. Harry can generate a debt recovery letter pack tailored to your situation.