These scenarios are based on real discussions from UK freelancer communities. Names and identifying details are not included to protect privacy.
The situation: A UK freelancer was owed this by a company that continued trading and using their work
How RecoupIQ could help: Automated escalation could have triggered formal demand letters and statutory interest claims before the debt aged
The situation: A freelancer completed 3 pieces of work but the client repeatedly delayed payment for months
How RecoupIQ could help: Timed reminder sequences on Day 7, 14, and 21 could have maintained professional pressure without awkward chasing
The situation: A remote contractor was owed this by a UK company but struggled to chase from abroad
How RecoupIQ could help: Automated UK-compliant recovery emails with statutory interest calculations could have worked around the clock
The situation: Multiple freelancers reported 6+ months of silence after sending their invoices to the same clients
How RecoupIQ could help: A 7-stage escalation system could have broken through silence with increasingly formal communications
Scenarios sourced from public discussions on r/LegalAdviceUK, r/freelanceuk, and MoneySavingExpert forums. RecoupIQ is not responsible for outcomes in individual cases.
You can legally claim 8% above the Bank of England base rate on overdue invoices
Learn more£40 for debts under £1k, £70 for £1k-£10k, £100 for over £10k
Learn moreUnless agreed otherwise, UK law requires payment within 30 days
Learn moreBased on the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.GOV.UK Official Guidance
From gentle reminders to formal demand letters, sent at the right intervals.
Automatically calculate statutory interest (8% + base rate) on overdue invoices.
Professional templates aligned with UK Late Payment legislation.
Data Sources: Statistics cited on this page are from publicly available research including the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Community Trade Union, GOV.UK, and reputable industry publications. Individual results may vary. RecoupIQ does not guarantee specific recovery outcomes.