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The Dokta Blog

Find all our tips, practical guides and letter templates to optimize your business management and secure your cash flow.

Getting Paid 11 min

Late Payment Fees for Freelancers: How Much to Charge and How to Enforce

How much can freelancers charge in late fees? State-by-state caps, 1.5% industry standard, enforcement emails, and a real case study. US-specific guide with templates.

Regulation 10 min

Formal Demand for Unpaid Invoice: Template, Process & Legal Rights

How to write a formal demand (mise en demeure) for unpaid invoices. Free template, legal procedure under French Civil Code art. 1344, deadlines and effects.

Regulation 9 min

GDPR & Invoicing: Protecting Your Clients' Data

GDPR obligations for invoicing. Data retention periods, personal data on invoices, client rights and CNIL penalties.

Practical Guide 12 min

How to Start an Auto-Entreprise in 2026: Steps, Costs & Aid

Complete guide to creating your auto-entreprise in 2026. URSSAF registration, costs, ACRE exemption, revenue thresholds and legal obligations.

Regulation 10 min

Late Payment Interest & Invoice Penalties: Calculation & Rights in 2026

How to calculate late payment interest on unpaid invoices. Legal rate, 40-euro fixed recovery indemnity, formulas and rights under French Commercial Code.

Getting Paid 10 min

How to Write a Freelance Invoice That Gets Paid Fast

Step-by-step guide to writing freelance invoices that actually get paid on time. Includes a line-by-line invoice anatomy, 18K monthly search keyword, US tax and payment tips.

Practical Guide 11 min

Freelance: definition, legal status & guide

What is a freelance worker? Definition, legal structures in France, top sectors, income ranges and steps to get started as a freelancer in 2026.

Practical Guide 10 min

Freelance rates: set your prices in 2026

How to calculate your freelance daily rate in 2026? Calculation method, sector benchmarks, mistakes to avoid and client negotiation tips.

Getting Paid 8 min

Net 30 vs Net 15 vs Due on Receipt: Which Payment Terms Actually Get You Paid

Compare payment terms for US freelancers: Net 30, Net 15, and due on receipt. Data-driven guide with late payment fees, early payment discounts, and invoice strategy.

Complete Guide 12 min

Auto-Entrepreneur Invoice 2026: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about auto-entrepreneur invoicing in France: mandatory fields, VAT rules, numbering, free templates. The definitive guide.

Free Resources 8 min

Free Auto-Entrepreneur Invoice Templates: 5 Ready-to-Use Models

Download our 5 free auto-entrepreneur invoice templates: standard, with VAT, credit note, advance payment, progress billing. 2026 compliant.

Regulations 7 min

Mandatory Fields on a French Auto-Entrepreneur Invoice

Complete and up-to-date list of mandatory fields on a French auto-entrepreneur invoice in 2026. Concrete examples and common mistakes to avoid.

Regulations 6 min

Auto-Entrepreneur Invoice Numbering: Rules and Examples

Everything about auto-entrepreneur invoice numbering in France: legal rules, accepted formats, mistakes to avoid and concrete examples.

Regulations 8 min

Auto-Entrepreneur and VAT: When and How to Charge VAT in France

VAT exemption, 2026 thresholds, exceeding limits: understand French auto-entrepreneur VAT rules and how to apply them on your invoices.

Productivity & Cash Flow 10 min

How to automate your unpaid invoice reminders

Discover how automating your invoice reminders can save your cash flow and free up hours every week.

Guides & Best Practices 12 min

The complete guide to unpaid invoice reminders for freelancers

Learn how to effectively follow up on unpaid invoices without damaging your client relationship. Email templates and best practices.

Free Resources 6 min

Unpaid invoice reminder letter: 5 free templates

Save time with our 5 ready-to-use invoice reminder letter templates, from friendly reminders to formal notices.

Guides & Templates 12 min

Unpaid invoice reminder: letter template and complete guide

Discover our complete guide and free letter templates to effectively follow up on unpaid invoices while preserving your client relationship.