← Back to glossary Category: Comerț B2B Payment Terms Quick answer: The agreed conditions on when and how the customer pays: on delivery, net 30/60/90 days, with early-payment discounts. Key takeawaysDue date (net 30/60/90)Advance or payment on deliveryEarly-payment discountCredit limit per customer What payment terms are Payment terms define the due date and payment conditions in a B2B transaction: payment on delivery, net 30/60/90 days, advance, or early-payment discount (e.g. 2/10 net 30). Why it matters to the board Payment terms directly affect DSO and cash flow. Overly generous terms lock cash; overly strict ones can lose customers. The balance is a strategic decision. Common elements Due date (net 30/60/90) Advance or payment on delivery Early-payment discount Credit limit per customer How Azuvio helps Azuvio applies payment terms and the credit limit per customer in the B2B portal and at order capture, blocking or flagging orders that exceed credit, before they become overdue receivables. Frequently askedWhat does 2/10 net 30 mean?A 2% discount if you pay within 10 days; otherwise the full amount at 30 days. A classic early-payment incentive.How do I link payment terms to risk?Through the credit limit per customer and balance checks on every order — exactly what Azuvio automates in the B2B flow. Where Azuvio fitsPortal B2BSoftware OMSConectori ERP Related termsCredit limit & balance — Commercial exposure control: the portal checks the customer's credit limit and balance before accepting the order.DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) — Average number of days from invoice issue to cash collection. Key cash-flow indicator.VAT on collection (cash accounting) — Optional Romanian scheme where VAT becomes chargeable when the invoice is collected, not when it is issued.Proforma invoice — Preliminary commercial document with no fiscal value, used for quoting and advance payment before issuing the fiscal invoice. Last updated: 2026-07-06