International trade often brings together buyers and sellers who operate under different legal systems, banking arrangements and commercial practices. An overseas supplier may be reluctant to dispatch goods without payment assurance, while an importer may not want to pay before receiving evidence that the shipment has taken place.

MSME payment recovery becomes easier when eligible businesses use the MSME Samadhaan portal under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006. Udyam-registered micro and small enterprises can file a delayed payment complaint MSME against buyers who fail to pay within the prescribed timeline. If payment remains overdue beyond the applicable 45-day or 15-day limit, the buyer becomes liable to pay the outstanding amount along with compound interest under the Act. This guide explains who can file, how the payment timelines work, the complete Samadhaan filing process, the documents required, and what to expect after submitting a complaint.

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