How to Invoice as a Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineer (PE) in Kenosha, WI

Invoicing guide for civil / mechanical / electrical engineer (pe)s in Kenosha: 5% WI sales tax, 0.42%/mo late-fee cap, plus WI licensing and contractor rules.

Combined sales tax
5%
Late fee cap
0.42%/mo
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
25%
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1. Kenosha-specific tax handling

  • State sales tax: 5%. Local jurisdictions in Kenosha may add their own rate — verify with your local tax assessor.
  • Late fees: WI statute Wis. Stat. §138.04 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month.

2. Standard civil / mechanical / electrical engineer (pe) line items

  • Project fee — billed by flat.
  • Hourly engineering — billed by hour (~$175 default).
  • PE stamp & sealing — billed by flat.
  • Site visit — billed by flat.

3. Payment terms that work in Kenosha

Net 30 is standard for civil / mechanical / electrical engineer (pe)s. Most civil / mechanical / electrical engineer (pe)s in competitive markets like Kenosha require a 25% deposit upfront before scheduling work. Accept card and ACH on the invoice itself — Kenosha customers expect a one-click payment link in their inbox.

4. Licensing & disclosures

PE license required to stamp drawings or sign engineering opinions. Discipline-specific rules apply.

Metro
Kenosha
State
WI
Net terms
30 days
Deposit
25%

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