Question 1

How do I calculate an invoice due date?

Accepted Answer

Start with the invoice issue date and add the agreed payment term in calendar days. For example, an invoice issued on 1 March with Net 30 terms is due 30 days later.

Question 2

What does Net 30 mean on an invoice?

Accepted Answer

Net 30 means the full invoice amount is due 30 calendar days after the invoice date, unless your contract defines the term differently.

Question 3

Should I show a due date or only payment terms?

Accepted Answer

Show both when possible. Payment terms explain the agreement, while a specific due date removes doubt for the customer and makes invoice follow-up easier.

Question 4

Are weekends and public holidays included in Net 30?

Accepted Answer

Usually, Net terms use calendar days, so weekends and public holidays are included. Check the relevant contract if it says business days or has another rule.

Question 5

What is the difference between Net 7, Net 30, and Net 60?

Accepted Answer

They are calendar-day payment terms. Net 7 means the full amount is due 7 days after the invoice date, Net 30 means 30 days, and Net 60 means 60 days. The calculator offers due on receipt and Net 7, 14, 30, 45, 60, and 90.

Question 6

What does "due on receipt" mean?

Accepted Answer

Payment is expected immediately when the customer receives the invoice, so the due date is the invoice date itself. It is one of the term options and suits retail sales, delivery transactions, or customers who pay on the spot.

Question 7

Which payment terms can I choose?

Accepted Answer

The calculator offers due on receipt and Net 7, Net 14, Net 30, Net 45, Net 60, and Net 90 days. Pick the term you agreed with the customer and the exact due date is shown with the weekday, ready to copy onto the invoice.

Question 8

How do I write payment terms on an invoice?

Accepted Answer

State the term and the exact date, for example "Payment terms: Net 30. Payment is due by 4 September 2026." The calculator generates this wording for you to copy, so the customer does not have to count the days themselves.

Question 9

Should I offer customers Net 30 or Net 60?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your cash flow and the customer relationship. Net 30 is a common starting point for services and wholesale in Kenya, while Net 60 or 90 is usually reserved for larger corporate orders or long-standing clients you trust.

Question 10

Is the invoice due date calculator free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is one of LinkDuka's free business tools and needs no sign-up. Choose the invoice date and the payment term, and the due date, weekday, and wording for your invoice are shown instantly on any phone or computer.

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