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Invoice Collection in France

France is home to 3.6 million micro-entrepreneurs and a growing freelance economy. But with average payment delays of 58 days, late payments are a national pain point. PingPaid helps French freelancers and agencies collect what they are owed.

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3.6M
Micro-entrepreneurs
€12B
Late payment impact
30 days
Legal deadline
21 days
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Why France businesses choose PingPaid

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Conforme au droit français

PingPaid respects French late payment law (Loi LME). Automatic interest at ECB rate + 10 points for private clients, 8 for public.

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Reminders en français

Automated payment reminders in French, with legal references adapted to the French Commercial Code.

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Calcul d'intérêts automatisé

We calculate late payment interest per French law automatically. No manual spreadsheets needed.

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Lettre de mise en demeure

Generate formal demand letters (mise en demeure) formatted for French courts. One-click PDF generation.

Local context for France

Real regulations, real stats, real results.

France has a strong legal framework for protecting businesses against late payments. The Loi de Modernisation de l'Economie (LME) and subsequent directives have progressively reduced payment terms from 60 days to 30 days for public sector, and introduced strict penalties for late payment.

However, enforcement remains weak. According to the Mediateur des Entreprises, French SMEs face average payment delays of 58 days, with some sectors (construction, retail) experiencing delays of 70+ days. The economic impact is estimated at €12 billion annually.

PingPaid automates the legal framework that French businesses already have — turning your rights into automated action.

Invoice regulations in France

Know your rights before you send a reminder.

French late payment law (Loi LME)

  • Payment terms: 30 days by default for public sector. 60 days maximum for commercial transactions (with conditions).
  • Late payment interest: ECB reference rate + 10 percentage points for commercial transactions. For public bodies, ECB rate + 8 points.
  • Compensation for recovery costs: €40 minimum per invoice. Can be higher for complex recoveries.
  • Mise en demeure: Formal demand letter is required before legal action. Must give the debtor a reasonable period to pay (typically 8 days minimum).
  • Tribunal de Commerce: Commercial disputes go to the Commercial Court. PingPaid generates documentation formatted for French court procedures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Comment fonctionne PingPaid en France ?

PingPaid envoie des rappels de paiement automatiques en français, calcule les intérêts de retard selon le droit français, et génère des lettres de mise en demeure conformes au Code de commerce.

Est-ce que les intérêts de retard sont légaux en France ?

Oui, absolument. La loi LME rend les intérêts de retard un droit légal, pas un clause contractuelle. Vous avez le droit de les réclamer même si votre contrat n'en parle pas.

Quel est le délai de paiement légal en France ?

30 jours pour le secteur public. 60 jours maximum pour les transactions commerciales, avec des conditions strictes.

Et après les 21 jours gratuits ?

€29.99/mois, sans engagement. Annulation à tout moment.

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