Test yourself Question 1 of 6 Question 1 of 6
A business sends its reminder together with the invoice, which states a 14-day payment term. What does this reminder achieve?
it triggers default when the 14 days expire nothing, because it was sent before the due date it triggers default immediately
Question 2 of 6 Question 2 of 6
The contract says payable by 30 June. Is a reminder still needed for default?
yes, always no, because a time has been fixed by the calendar only if the customer is a consumer
Question 3 of 6 Question 3 of 6
A private customer receives an invoice payable at once, with no notice of the consequences of default, and does not pay for 45 days. Is she in default without a reminder?
yes, after 30 days no, against consumers the 30-day rule only applies with a notice on the invoice yes, after 14 days
Question 4 of 6 Question 4 of 6
What default interest rate does a GmbH owe in the second half of 2026 on a purchase price claim of another business?
6.52% 10.52% 12.62%
Question 5 of 6 Question 5 of 6
A business customer falls into default on three interim invoices. What applies to the flat fee under section 288(5) BGB?
it is due only once per customer it can be due for each interim payment there is no flat fee on interim payments
Question 6 of 6 Question 6 of 6
A group demands a payment term of 90 days after receipt of the invoice. When is that valid?
always, because of freedom of contract only if it is expressly agreed and not grossly unfair to the creditor never
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