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Demand Note

This Demand Note serves as a formal request for payment of an outstanding debt. It is used by businesses to inform a debtor of money owed and the deadline for repayment before further action is taken.

Updated 15d ago
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{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

{{company_phone}}

{{company_email}}

{{company_website}}

Date

{{current_date}}

To:

{{debtor_name}}

{{debtor_address}}

Subject: DEMAND FOR PAYMENT - {{invoice_number}}

Dear {{debtor_name}},

This letter serves as a formal demand for payment of the outstanding amount of {{currency}}{{amount}} which is due to {{company_name}} in respect of invoice number {{invoice_number}} dated {{invoice_date}}. A copy of the invoice is attached for your reference.

Background to the Debt

The outstanding amount relates to {{brief_description_of_goods_services_rendered_or_agreement}}. Despite previous communications, this amount remains unpaid.

Payment Due Date

Please note that the full outstanding amount of {{currency}}{{amount}} must be paid within {{number_of_days}} ({{number_of_days_words}}) days from the date of this letter. The final date for payment is {{payment_due_date}}.

Payment Methods

Payment can be made via {{payment_methods_accepted_e.g._EFT_bank_transfer_or_cheque}}. Our banking details are as follows:

Bank Name: {{bank_name}}

Account Name: {{account_name}}

Account Number: {{account_number}}

Branch Code: {{branch_code}}

Reference: {{invoice_number}} or {{debtor_name}}

Consequences of Non-Payment

Please be advised that if the outstanding amount is not received by the due date mentioned above, {{company_name}} will have no option but to commence legal proceedings for the recovery of the debt, which may include the accrual of interest, legal costs, and collection fees, all of which will be for your account.

Contact Information

Should you have any queries regarding this demand or wish to discuss a payment arrangement, please contact {{contact_person}} at {{contact_phone}} or {{contact_email}} immediately.

Yours sincerely,

________________________

{{sender_name}}

{{sender_title}}

For and on behalf of {{company_name}}

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