The frequency of payment of the instalments is fixed taking into account the characteristics and duration of the contract. It is set at a maximum of six months.
When the contract holder is a small or medium-sized enterprise or a craftsman within the meaning of Article R. 2351-12, the frequency of advance payments is set at a maximum of three months. This period is reduced to one month for works contracts and, at the request of the contract holder, for supply and service contracts.