Washington Late Fee Calculator

Find the legal maximum late fee in Washington. Based on Wash. Rev. Code §19.52.020 (legal rate of interest).

Max per month
1%
Annualized cap
12%
Written agreement
Required
Grace period
0 days

Washington Late Fee Calculator

Based on Wash. Rev. Code §19.52.020 (legal rate of interest)

Late fee owed$10.00

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How Washington late fees work

In Washington, late payment fees on commercial invoices are governed by Wash. Rev. Code §19.52.020 (legal rate of interest). The legal maximum is 1% per month (12% annualized). Legal rate is 12% per year or 4% above 26-week T-bill (whichever greater). Written contracts may set higher on commercial.

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

Washington prompt-pay law

Washington Prompt Payment Act (RCW 39.04.250 for public; RCW 60.28 for construction) Construction subs paid within 30 days of GC receiving payment; 1% per month interest if late.

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