How to recover an unpaid invoice (step by step)
The full process — a reminder, a Letter Before Action, then a County Court claim.
Guides
Late payment,
explained plainly.
Plain-English explainers on UK late-payment law and how to recover an unpaid B2B invoice — written to be clear, not to replace legal advice.
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The essentials.
Short, accurate explainers that cover the parts of UK debt-recovery most small businesses get stuck on.
The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act, explained
The statutory interest and fixed compensation you can add to a late B2B invoice.
The Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims, explained
What to send a debtor before a County Court claim, and the response windows to allow.
Money Claim Online (MCOL): a step-by-step guide
How to issue a County Court money claim through the government's MCOL service.
How long do I have to chase an unpaid invoice?
The six-year limitation window, what 'statute-barred' means, and why to act early.
What evidence do I need to claim an unpaid invoice?
The five documents that support an undisputed claim — and what to do if you only have the invoice.
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