New York Late Fee Calculator

Find the legal maximum late fee in New York. Based on NY Gen. Oblig. Law §5-501; NY Prompt Payment Act (commercial construction).

Max per month
2%
Annualized cap
24%
Written agreement
Required
Grace period
0 days

New York Late Fee Calculator

Based on NY Gen. Oblig. Law §5-501; NY Prompt Payment Act (commercial construction)

Late fee owed$20.00

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How New York late fees work

In New York, late payment fees on commercial invoices are governed by NY Gen. Oblig. Law §5-501; NY Prompt Payment Act (commercial construction). The legal maximum is 2% per month (24% annualized). Civil usury cap 16% per year (1.33%/mo). Construction Prompt Pay Act allows up to 1% per month after 30 days. Criminal usury 25%.

The fee must be stated in a written agreement before the work is performed. Without a written rate, only the statutory default rate applies.

New York prompt-pay law

NY Prompt Payment Act (General Business Law Article 35-E) Payment due within 30 days of approved invoice; 1% per month interest if late.

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