Basics
Invoicing for Project Cancellation: How to Get Your Money
The client cancels the project. What are your rights?
Anna Schneider
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·12 min read read
A project is canceled. What does this mean for your invoice?
Legal Basis
For Service Contracts
You can fully invoice services already rendered.
For Work Contracts
The client must pay the full fee, minus savings.
What You Can Invoice
- All hours worked
- Completed partial services
- Proportional amounts for work begun
- Costs already incurred
Step-by-Step Procedure
- Secure documentation
- Determine service status
- Contact client professionally
- Create correct invoice
- If non-payment: dunning
Prevention
- Clear contracts with cancellation clauses
- Down payments and milestone payments
- Regular communication
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Frequently asked questions
Must the client pay the full amount for project cancellation?
For work contracts basically yes, minus savings. For service contracts only hours worked.
What to do if the client doesn't pay after cancellation?
Payment reminder, then dunning with deadline. If non-payment: dunning order or collection.