Deposit & Stage Payment Schedules Explained

Deposit & Stage Payment Schedules Explained

For project work, we typically structure payments in stages rather than one lump sum at the end. This protects both parties and keeps cash flow aligned with delivery progress.

Why Stage Payments?

  • You do not pay for everything upfront — you pay as value is delivered
  • We can fund ongoing work without absorbing all costs until completion
  • Both parties have ongoing financial commitment, which aligns incentives

Typical Payment Structure

Stage Trigger Typical %
Deposit / Mobilisation On signing the Statement of Work 25–33%
Mid-project milestone Completion and sign-off of a major milestone (e.g. design approved, core build complete) 33–40%
Completion / Delivery Final delivery, UAT sign-off, or go-live 25–33%

Exact percentages and trigger events are defined in your Statement of Work.

Deposit

The deposit (typically 25–33%) is due on signing. It is non-refundable if you cancel after work has begun. It covers our initial mobilisation costs — planning, environment setup, team allocation, and early discovery work.

Milestone Payments

Each milestone payment is triggered by formal sign-off of the relevant milestone — not simply by the date passing. If a milestone sign-off is delayed on your side, the payment may also be delayed but delivery will pause to avoid us building uncompensated work beyond the funded scope.

Final Payment

The final payment is triggered by UAT sign-off or go-live, whichever is specified in your SoW. The system will not be deployed to production or handed over until the final payment has been received.

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