Question 1

What does Net 30 mean on an invoice?

Accepted Answer

Net 30 means the full amount is due 30 days after the invoice date. An invoice dated November 1 with Net 30 terms is due on December 1.

Question 2

Does Net 30 include weekends and holidays?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Net terms count calendar days, not business days. If the due date falls on a weekend or holiday, many businesses treat the next business day as the deadline, but the terms themselves don't change.

Question 3

Does the clock start on the invoice date or when the client receives it?

Accepted Answer

Normally the invoice date. If your terms say "30 days from receipt", the count starts when the client receives the invoice, which is harder to prove — another reason to use dated terms and send invoices promptly.

Question 4

What do EOM and 2/10 Net 30 mean?

Accepted Answer

EOM (end of month) means payment is due on the last day of the month the invoice is dated. 2/10 Net 30 offers a 2% discount if the client pays within 10 days; otherwise the full amount is due in 30 days.

Term	Payment is due	Typical use
Due on receipt	As soon as the invoice is received	Small jobs, homeowners, one-off clients
Net 7 / Net 14	7 or 14 days after the invoice date	Freelancers and trades who want faster cash flow
Net 15	15 days after the invoice date	Small businesses and repeat clients
Net 30	30 days after the invoice date	The default for business clients
Net 45 / 60 / 90	45, 60, or 90 days after the invoice date	Large companies with set payment cycles
EOM	Last day of the invoice's month	Clients who pay all bills at month end
2/10 Net 30	30 days; 2% discount if paid within 10	Encouraging early payment

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Questions

What does Net 30 mean on an invoice?

Does Net 30 include weekends and holidays?

Does the clock start on the invoice date or when the client receives it?

What do EOM and 2/10 Net 30 mean?

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