How do I charge cancellation fees in Zoho Billing?

Zoho Billing does not treat a cancellation fee as a special setting. The practical way is to add a one-time charge or a one-time addon to the subscription before you cancel it, so the fee is invoiced and collected like any other charge. Make sure your terms of service state the fee clearly, and record the reason in the cancellation notes.

Most businesses charge a cancellation or early termination fee by adding a one-time charge to the customer's subscription. You enter a description and amount, and Zoho Billing raises an invoice for it. If the customer has a saved card, it can be charged through your payment gateway. Do this before or at the same time as cancelling, so the charge is tied to the live subscription.

If you charge the same fee often, create a one-time addon called Cancellation fee. That keeps the wording, tax handling and reporting consistent. You can also choose whether cancellation takes effect immediately or at the end of the current term, which affects refunds and credits. Check how your settings handle unused periods so the customer is not refunded and charged in a confusing way.

Cancellation fees must match your written agreement and local consumer law. Keep the policy visible in your terms and in the customer portal. A clear policy reduces disputes and chargebacks. Check the invoice wording too, so the customer can see exactly what the fee covers and why it was applied.

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