Rhode Island Late Fee Calculator
Based on R.I. Gen. Laws §6-26-2 (legal rate of interest)
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How Rhode Island late fees work
In Rhode Island, late payment fees on commercial invoices are governed by R.I. Gen. Laws §6-26-2 (legal rate of interest). The legal maximum is 1.75% per month (21% annualized). Legal rate 12% per year; written contracts may set up to 21% per year. Criminal usury at 36%.
The fee must be stated in a written agreement before the work is performed. Without a written rate, only the statutory default rate applies.
Rhode Island prompt-pay law
Rhode Island Prompt Payment Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §42-11.1; §34-24 for construction) Construction subs paid within 30 days of GC receiving payment.
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