Demande de délai de paiement (1) (Lettre-type en anglais)

Dear [Mr or Mrs or Sirs], We are currently experiencing some difficulties due to [causes] and are not in a position to pay your invoice [références] of [date]. We expect this situation to end soon, but are obliged to ask you a delay of [période] for the payment. We apologize for the inconvenience it may cause you. However, we ensure you that our debt will be honoured by [date]. Obviously, should we have the possibility to settle our account before this date, we would send you a cheque at once. Please let us know if you are agreeable to this. We trust you will appreciate the circumstances and thank you in anticipation for your comprehension. We look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely [votre nom] [votre fonction]