maximum €40 The Debt Collection Act allows a maximum standard compensation of €40 in the collection of company receivables. The standard compensation can be used from the moment the creditor becomes entitled to a late fee. If the creditor is entitled to a late fee, they have the same right to standard compensation without having to send a payment reminder or a request for the receivable. The use of standard compensation is always mentioned in the itemisation of unpaid receivables. In addition to the principal amount and the late fee, the basis for costs may be either the reminder fee or the standard compensation.