Self Employed Sole trader Invoicing to a large Business

Hi

I am a self employed sole trader who supplies pc support to some of my clients over the telephone. Since starting up over 2 years ago, my invoices have always stated payment terms of 30 days.

One client, who has had 7 invoices (for 7 separate support scenarios) over the past 2 years has consitently only paid after receiving a 30 day reminder letter. In the summer of last year I spoke to them to ask if there was a reason for this and a lame excuse was given. Payment of the next 2 invoices were within the 30 days, but they are now starting to pay late again.

I was unware of the legislation up to this point in time.

My question is, as I am self employed and a sole trader, can I only claim the interest element of the legislation, or are the fixed fee penalties applicable to me also.

Kind regards


Dave