Invoice Due Date Calculator Ireland 2026
Calculate invoice payment due dates and overdue interest under Irish law. Covers 30-day, 60-day, and custom payment terms with EU Late Payment Directive rights.
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Under Irish law (European Communities (Late Payment in Commercial Transactions) Regulations 2012), the default is 30 days from invoice receipt. Parties can agree up to 60 days in writing.
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You can charge interest at the ECB reference rate plus 8 percentage points per annum. You are also entitled to a fixed compensation of €40 per overdue invoice.
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Yes, but terms beyond 60 days must be expressly agreed in writing and must not be grossly unfair to the creditor. Public sector bodies are limited to 30 days.
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No. Statutory late payment interest is a legal right that applies automatically — you do not need a contract clause.
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The European Central Bank (ECB) reference rate is set twice yearly. In 2026, it is approximately 2.65%, making the total late payment rate approximately 10.65% per annum.
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