What is Net 30?
Net 30 means the invoice is due 30 days after the invoice date. It's the most common payment term in B2B — the client gets a month to pay, and you get a predictable collection window. The 'net' is the full amount; no discount is offered for paying early.
In practice
An invoice dated March 5 with net 30 terms is due April 4. If the client pays April 10, they're 6 days late and any late fee in your terms can kick in.
Set payment terms that get you paid
Billia's invoice generator lets you put net 30, late fees, and payment details on every invoice.
Create an invoice — freeFrequently asked questions
Is net 30 counted from the invoice date or when the client receives it?
From the invoice date, unless your contract says otherwise. Date your invoices the day you send them.
Can I charge a late fee after net 30?
Only if your payment terms stated one before the invoice went out. Put the late-fee policy on the invoice itself.
Should a freelancer offer net 30?
For established business clients, yes — it's expected. For new or small clients, net 15 or due-on-receipt keeps your cash flow healthier.