WORLDLOGISTICLTD.ORG PAYMENT PORTAL
Online Card Payment Gateway (Debit & Credit Cards)
This is the most commonly used method by lawyers because it is fast, secure, and globally accepted.
How It Works
Clients enter their card number, expiry, CVV, and OTP through a secure embedded form. Payment is processed in real-time.
Popular Gateways Used by Law Firms
1 Paystack
2 Flutterwave
3 Stripe
4 Square
5 PayPal
6 LawPay (USA-focused legal billing gateway)
Why It Works for Lawyers
i Supports retainer fees.
Bank Transfer / Direct Bank Deposit (Automated Verification)
Some law firms integrate a portal that generates a unique payment reference, allowing the client to pay through mobile or internet banking.
How It Works
1 The website displays bank account details or auto-generates a virtual account.
2 System detects payment instantly and verifies it.
Benefits
1 Enables large payments that exceed card limits.
2 Lower transaction fees.
3 Popular for litigation deposits, real-estate legal fees, or corporate retainers.
Facts
1 In Nigeria, bank transfers account for over 60% of professional service payments.
Wallet System / Client Account Portal
Some law firms create a client wallet where users can deposit funds and use them to pay for legal services later.
How It Works
1 Client creates an account on the website.
2 Adds money to their wallet (via card or transfer).
3 Pays for services from stored balance.
Benefits
1 Great for corporate clients with ongoing cases.
2 Enables subscription-based legal services.
Facts
1 Wallets reduce payment friction and speed up case workflow.
2 Helps firms maintain prepaid revenue.
LAW SERVICES PAYMENT PORTAL
Subscription Billing / Recurring Payments
Lawyers offering corporate retainers can integrate automated monthly/quarterly billing.
Where It’s Used
1 Corporate compliance retainers
2 Company secretarial services
3 IT/IP protection monitoring
4 Continuous advisory agreements
5 Immigration follow-up services
Benefits
1 Ensures steady recurring income.
2 Eliminates manual invoicing.
3 Clients enjoy automatic debit with receipts.
Facts
1 Stripe and LawPay offer the strongest subscription tools for law firms.
2 Reduces late payments by over 70%.
Mobile Money Payment Method
Common in regions where mobile money dominates daily transactions.
Examples
1 M-Pesa
2 MTN MoMo
3 Airtel Money
Benefits
1 Fast and low-cost.
2 Ideal for clients who prefer mobile-operated payments.
OR
Cryptocurrency Payment Integration (Optional)
Some international law firms accept stablecoins for cross-border payments.
When It Makes Sense
1 Clients live abroad.
2 High-value transactions.
3 Cases involving tech, blockchain, or fintech.
Wallet System / Client Account Portal
Some law firms create a client wallet where users can deposit funds and use them to pay for legal services later.
How It Works
1 Client creates an account on the website.
2 Adds money to their wallet (via card or transfer).
3 Pays for services from stored balance.
Benefits
1 Great for corporate clients with ongoing cases.
2 Enables subscription-based legal services.
Facts
1 Wallets reduce payment friction and speed up case workflow.
2 Helps firms maintain prepaid revenue.
3 Used widely by solo lawyers and small firms.
AGENTS PAYMENT PORTAL
Invoice Automation
Automatically generates invoices with:
1 Client name
2 Case type
3 Amount due
4 Payment status
Legal Compliance
Every payment method must comply with:
1 Data privacy laws
2 Anti-money laundering (AML) regulations
3 Bar association billing rules & regulations
Secure Client Dashboard
Clients can:
1 View paid/unpaid invoices
2 Download receipts
3 Track case expenses
4 Retainer topped up or request for another tax
TAXES HANDLED BY LAW PAYMENT PORTAL
Value Added Tax (VAT)
This is the most common tax lawyers include in their invoices through their payment portal.
How VAT Works in Legal Billing
1 VAT is added to professional fees (e.g., consultation, drafting, retainer, etc.).
2 It is automatically calculated at the standard rate (e.g., 7.5% in Nigeria).
3 Clients see VAT clearly separated from the main fee.
4 The portal stores VAT records for remittance to the tax authorities.
Why It Matters
Legal services are VAT-applicable, and the portal automates:
1 VAT calculation
2 VAT collection
3 VAT reporting
4 Generation of VAT-compliant invoices
Withholding Tax (WHT)
This applies mostly to corporate clients.
How It Works
When companies pay a lawyer, they may deduct a certain percentage as WHT.
The portal can:
1 Calculate expected WHT
2 Display WHT-deducted amount
3 Automatically adjust the lawyer’s receivable balance
4 Issue WHT credit notes for compliance
Typical Rates
1 5% for professional services
2 10% for certain categories of contracts (depending on jurisdiction)
1 Automated calculation
2Amount breakd
Stamp Duty (For Legal Documents)
Some legal transactions require stamp duty, especially:
1 Agreements
2 Property documents
3 Contracts
4 Affidavits
5 Business transactions
Portal Function
The system can:
1. Calculate stamp duty applicable
2. Include it in the invoice
Link to government portals (if integrated)
3. Track payment status for filing
2 Amount breakdown
3 Tracking payments for government submission
