Wisconsin Late Fee Calculator

Find the legal maximum late fee in Wisconsin. Based on Wis. Stat. §138.04 (legal rate of interest).

Max per month
0.42%
Annualized cap
5.04%
Written agreement
Required
Grace period
0 days

Wisconsin Late Fee Calculator

Based on Wis. Stat. §138.04 (legal rate of interest)

Late fee owed$4.20

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How Wisconsin late fees work

In Wisconsin, late payment fees on commercial invoices are governed by Wis. Stat. §138.04 (legal rate of interest). The legal maximum is 0.42% per month (5.04% annualized). Legal rate 5% per year; written contracts may set higher rates (no usury cap on amounts ≥ $150,000 or commercial loans).

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

Wisconsin prompt-pay law

Wisconsin Prompt Payment Act (Wis. Stat. §66.0135 for public; §779.135 for construction) Construction subs paid within 7 days of GC receiving payment; 12% per year interest if late.

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