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Can you trust an overseas client to pay?

I run an entertainment and events mgt business in Malaysia. Although my company is home-based / very small, recently many local clients have been recommending us to their overseas clients (end-users or event companies). I am very happy about this but it is a dilemma to deal with overseas cos. esp. when it comes to payment. We usually ask for 50% deposit and 50% balance to be paid by cash immediately after the event. This is stated in our contract but some clients have violated the contract (by paying only when they return to their country and some don’t pay full!). Recently when another overseas client said they’ll only pay after the event when they return to their country, I withdrew my contract. Finally they agreed to my terms and conditions and they did pay me cash after the event. My dilemma is that they are returning and have asked me again if they can pay AFTER the event! I foresee that as I have more overseas dealings, I will be constantly facing such problems. Help!


I deal with overseas customers daily. Prior to shipping an order, it is either pre paid with a credit card or wire transferred. I only accept either full payment or at least what I will be out (my cost of goods plus shipping etc.) should the deal go south. Establish your policy up front. Do not deviate. There are more customers out there who will do it your way. Business is business and business relationships work best when both parties understand.

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