It’s common for companies to request a 50% advance payment when issuing a proforma invoice. This approach ensures that the buyer commits to the transaction and provides the seller with some assurance of payment. Once the advance payment is received, the seller will typically proceed with fulfilling the order and preparing the shipment.
Before shipping the goods, the seller will generate shipping documents that include important information such as the itemized contents, quantities, and any applicable tracking numbers. These documents serve as proof that the shipment has been prepared and is ready for transit.
At this stage, the remaining 50% of the payment should be settled by the buyer. Once the payment is received, the seller will then proceed to ship the goods. Along with the shipment, the seller will provide the buyer with the shipping documents and tracking number. This enables the buyer to keep track of the shipment’s progress and receive it on time.
