Payment Terms Legislation In South Africa

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South Africa

Please scroll down for a summary of payment terms in South Africa and the various industries across which payment term legislation appears.

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Industries Laws Codes Notes Interest Rate
Government
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Construction
Manufacturing
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Services

Laws

Treasury Regulation 8.2.3 requires the government to pay suppliers within 30 days.

Codes

Run by the National Small Business Chamber of South Africa the Prompt Payment Code champions the importance of big business and government paying small suppliers within 30 days.

Notes

The Construction Industry Development Board Act limits ‘pay when paid’ clauses and provides for adjudication and resolution time limits but does not specify a maximum term.

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