{"id":184189,"date":"2023-11-24T01:52:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T01:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=184189"},"modified":"2026-02-17T09:33:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T09:33:43","slug":"reduce-risk-non-payment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/disputes-litigation\/reduce-risk-non-payment\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Reduce the Risk of Non-Payment Under A Contract"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Receiving <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/disputes-litigation\/tackle-late-payments-customers\/\">prompt payments<\/a> for your goods and services is crucial for maintaining a healthy cash flow. However, it is not guaranteed that your customers will pay on time. While there are uncertainties around when customers will pay, there are specific actions your business can take to mitigate the risk of non-payment. This article will explore how your business can reduce non-payment risks under a contract.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Should Your Business Reduce the Risk of Non-Payment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several events have led to customers needing help paying their bills. For example, the global pandemic brought financial difficulties to most businesses. If you do not take steps to reduce non-payment risk, your business could be at risk of cash flow issues which can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/corporations\/facing-insolvency-liquidation\/\">insolvency<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, what happens if you agree to deliver a large project to a customer, deliver it and then they fail to pay? Your business could suffer severe financial losses. Taking active steps to reduce non-payment risks will increase your chance of getting paid on time and help you maintain good customer relationships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/05\/03024102\/LegalVision_UK-Supplier-Contracts-Checklist.jpg\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Supplier Contracts Checklist<\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>Download this free Supplier Contracts Checklist to ensure your contracts will meet your business\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go.legalvision.co.uk\/supplier-contracts-checklist.html\" class=\" block px-5 py-3.5 max-w-fit bg-orange button__hover transition rounded text-white font-bold text-lg no-underline uppercase leading-tight text-center\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Download Now<\/a>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Reduce Non-Payment Risks&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are key action points to help reduce the risk of non-payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Be Proactive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is vital to research new customers before you proceed to work with them. For example, before entering a contract with a new customer, it is sensible to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>how long they have been running their business;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>conducting credit checks to check their creditworthiness; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>whether they have suffered from financial difficulties.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When working with new customers, watch out for signs of financial difficulties. For example, whether their behaviour changes or they fall late paying initial deposit payments to start a project off. If so, you may decide not to work with them, depending on how much risk you are willing to take on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience customer issues or spot any potential risks, you should engage in constructive dialogue with your customers. Being open and understanding any problems could help resolve these issues and prevent non-payment issues later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Negotiate Payment Terms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a supplier of products or services, you should have a bespoke and robust commercial contract that your customers must correctly sign. Several vital contract terms can protect your business from non-payment risk. For example, you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ask your customer to pay a sum of money upfront so you have some security before you start work;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>add interest clauses stating that the customer must pay interest for late payments, which invariably encourages customers to pay on time;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>consider early payment discounts for early payments the customer settles;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>include a procedure for resolving problems regarding invoices; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clearly state the consequences for non-payment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An invoice dispute resolution clause should state the process to follow if the customer has a problem with an invoice you have sent them. This can help speed up the resolution of payment problems. Additionally, you can include clauses enabling you to <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/commercial-contracts\/terminate-business-contract\/\">end the contract<\/a> if the customer\u2019s financial position declines or the customer is likely to go insolvent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Implement Credit Control Procedures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every business should have a robust credit control procedure to manage non-payment risks. You should regularly monitor whether customers are keeping up with their payment obligations. You should also issue regular reminders to customers who have not paid on time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you should understand what you can offer if a customer needs help to afford to pay your invoices. Ideally, negotiating a payment plan with your customers can ensure you receive the funds customers owe you. For example, you may offer customers a more extended payment deadline or allow them to pay what they owe in instalments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Take Formal Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The above are practical and legal steps you can take to reduce the risk of your customers failing to pay. In the worst case, if all else fails and your customer does not pay you, you have more formal options to help recover unpaid sums.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>working with lawyers or debt collection agencies to recover your payment;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>undertaking <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/disputes-litigation\/3-things-to-know-about-mediation\/\">mediation<\/a> with the customer by involving an independent third party to help resolve the non-payment problem;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>issuing a formal written statutory demand requesting that the customer repay the debt within 21 days; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>issuing court proceedings to recover the payment as a final resort.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The route you pursue will depend on many factors, such as your relationship with the customer and how much debt they owe. 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