{"id":11938,"count":1,"description":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A delayed invoice is not limited to manufacturers. Consultants, IT companies, maintenance businesses and other service providers may also face customers who postpone payment after work has been completed.<\/p>\r\nThe important question is whether the service provider and transaction meet the relevant legal requirements.\r\n<h3>Are service businesses covered?<\/h3>\r\nThe MSMED Act\u2019s delayed-payment provisions can apply to eligible micro and small enterprises supplying services. However, being a service provider or holding an Udyam certificate is not enough to establish eligibility in every case.\r\n\r\nThe enterprise\u2019s classification, registered activity, timing of registration and nature of the transaction need to be checked.\r\n<h3>What evidence should a service provider keep?<\/h3>\r\nService businesses should retain:\r\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\r\n \t<li>A signed agreement or accepted proposal.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Purchase orders or work orders, where applicable.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Scope of work and agreed fees.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Milestone approvals or completion reports.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Emails confirming delivery or acceptance.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Invoices and payment reminders.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Records of part-payments and outstanding balances.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nFor project work, keep evidence of each milestone. If the client says the work is incomplete, collect the scope, approval history and communications addressing that concern.\r\n<h3>What if the client refuses to pay?<\/h3>\r\nFirst reconcile the invoice and review the contract. Send a written demand that identifies the work, invoice, amount outstanding and requested payment date. If the matter remains unresolved, check whether the MSME delayed-payment route is available.\r\n\r\nRegistration obtained after the relevant supplies or services may not create retrospective protection. 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