💡 Principle
Additional costs do not automatically occur with the first invoice.
They may arise if:
the payment deadline is not met
reminders are sent
further procedural steps become necessary
The respective stage of the procedure is decisive.
⏳ Connection with the Procedural Process
If an invoice is not paid within the specified deadline, the following occurs:
📩 First reminder
📬 Final reminder
⚖️ Forwarding to the responsible authorities
Additional costs may be incurred at each procedural step.
📊 Overview
| Procedural Step | Possible Costs |
|---|---|
| Invoice | Original amount |
| First reminder | Additional reminder fees |
| Final reminder | Further reminder fees |
| Forwarding | Procedure-related additional costs |
The exact amounts are specified in each letter.
❓ Why Do These Costs Arise?
Additional costs arise in connection with:
administrative effort
reminder processes
statutorily prescribed procedural steps
They are part of the further procedure.
🔎 What You Can Do
As long as the case is in the ongoing procedure, you can:
💳 settle the outstanding claim
📄 submit proof of payment
✉ send a statement
The dates specified in the letter are decisive.
📌 Important
Not every case reaches all procedural stages.
The amount depends on the current status of the procedure.