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Dunning Notice

催款通知書

Dunning / demand notice for an overdue payment (Civil Code §229 delayed-performance). Preserves statutory delayed-payment interest and litigation rights.

Language note: the rendered contract body is in Traditional Chinese, the governing language. This English page helps international counterparties understand what they will sign.

Who uses this

  • Overdue contractor / freelancer fees
  • Defaulted loan principal or interest
  • Unpaid invoices
  • Long-overdue service fees

Key clauses · why they are worded this way

Facts

Civil Code §229

Reference original contract, debt origin, amount.

Statutory delayed interest

Civil Code §233

5% annual from the day after due date.

Grace period & next steps

Civil Code §250

Usually 7–10 days; certified letter follows if ignored.

Common pitfalls

  • Going straight to litigation without prior demand → procedural disadvantage in some cases
  • Wrong amount → debtor stalls on 'amount disputed'
  • Not invoking statutory delayed interest → interest can't be back-dated in later suit

FAQ

How is a dunning notice different from a certified letter?

A dunning notice is a commercial demand (still informal). A certified letter (存證信函) is a post-office-stamped, legally-recognised statement-of-intent. Practical sequence: dunning first → certified letter if ignored → litigation.

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