14 Rue de la Baratina, 66430 Bompas, France +33 4 68 53 12 90
[email protected] SIREN 993 418 664
Financial Terms

Payment Methods & Invoicing Terms

Clear overview of approved financial settlement methods, SEPA wire transfer protocols, electronic invoicing standards, and commercial milestone schedules for Cerri Lisa.

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Financial Entity: Cerri Lisa (Entrepreneur individuel) • SIREN: 993 418 664 • Code APE: 5920Z
Currency: All transactions and formal invoices are calculated and settled in Euros (€) unless explicitly agreed otherwise.

1. Accepted Methods of Payment

To facilitate seamless commercial collaboration with broadcast networks, independent film producers, academic institutions, and recording facilities across the European Union and internationally, Cerri Lisa accepts the following settlement channels:

A. SEPA Bank Wire Transfer (Preferred)

Direct Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) electronic transfers are the standard payment method for commercial consulting contracts and audio mastering commissions. Our official IBAN and BIC coordinates are provided on all formal proforma invoices and quotes.

B. Major Credit and Debit Cards

For expedited consultation bookings, we accept major card networks including:

  • Visa / Visa Electron;
  • Mastercard / Maestro;
  • Cartes Bancaires (CB);
  • American Express.

Card transactions are processed through PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment gateways utilizing 3D-Secure 2.0 (3DS2) authentication. Cerri Lisa never receives or stores full card numbers or security CVV codes on our servers.

C. Corporate PayPal / Electronic Gateways

International clients outside the SEPA zone may settle invoices via verified corporate PayPal accounts upon request.

2. Invoicing Compliance & French Tax Regulations

Cerri Lisa issues compliant French commercial invoices (Factures) in accordance with the French General Tax Code (Code général des impôts – CGI). Each invoice specifies:

  • Official Legal Identity: Cerri Lisa, Entrepreneur individuel;
  • RNE / SIREN Number: 993 418 664;
  • Registered Address: 14 Rue de la Baratina, 66430 Bompas, France;
  • Detailed line-item breakdown of acoustic services, engineering hours, or licensing deliverables;
  • Applicable Value Added Tax (VAT) rate or reference to statutory exemption provisions (e.g., CGI Art. 293 B or EU intra-community reverse charge under Directive 2006/112/EC).

3. Milestone Schedule for Consulting Engagements

Unless otherwise specified in a bilateral service agreement, custom engineering projects follow a structured milestone structure:

Milestone Phase Percentage Trigger Event
Project Initiation Deposit 50% of agreed fee Upon signature of proposal & prior to engineering commencement
Final Delivery Settlement 50% remaining balance Upon final delivery of verified acoustic report or approved audio master

4. Late Payment Provisions

In accordance with Article L. 441-10 of the French Commercial Code, failure to settle commercial invoices within thirty (30) days of the invoice date shall automatically incur statutory late penalties calculated at the European Central Bank (ECB) refinancing rate plus 10 percentage points, alongside a statutory fixed recovery fee of €40 for collection costs.

5. Billing Inquiries & Accounting Department

For questions regarding billing coordinates, proforma invoice requests, or accounting verifications, please contact:

Cerri Lisa – Accounting & Billing Desk
14 Rue de la Baratina, 66430 Bompas, France
Email: [email protected] • Phone: +33 4 68 53 12 90
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