Their own payment-practices filing · gov.uk
Daniel J. Edelman Limited pays suppliers in 11 days on average — inside its shortest stated term
Their H1 2026 filing puts the average 19 days inside the shortest term they state (30 days).
- Their stated terms
- 30–60 days
- Paid outside agreed terms
- 27% of invoices
- Paid after 61+ days
- 1%
- Reporting period
- 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
- Source
- their gov.uk filing, filed 27 Jul 2026
Self-reported figures from their statutory filing. How this is compiled.
Terms vs reality · their H1 2026 filing
Paid 19 days inside the 30-day term they state
Where their invoices landed · share of all invoices
The pattern · last 6 of 18 reports
46 → 11 days — getting faster
The read · computed from their figures
Daniel J. Edelman Limited's H1 2026 filing puts their average at 11 days against stated terms of 30–60 days; 27% of invoices were paid outside agreed terms and 1% took 61 days or longer. Filed 27 Jul 2026.
The direction is faster: from 46 days in H2 2023 to 11 now — 35 days faster across their last 6 reports.
On the latest reported averages: Faster than 94% of the 510 large companies reporting in professional & technical services.
That is 18 statutory periods on record (earliest H2 2017) — a historical record, not a promise for a new invoice.
In their own words · from the filing
Standard payment terms
Edelman’s standard payment terms are (i) 30 days for payments to suppliers other than Edelman group companies; and (ii) 60 days for payments to Edelman group companies. These payment terms run from the date of receipt of invoice. In practice, freelance consultants are often paid earlier than 30 days.
Dispute resolution
Any complaints or concerns regarding payments can be discussed with our finance department or with the business person booking the supplier who will then liaise with our finance department. While issues are rare, we aim to resolve queries as soon as possible. Our suppliers are an important part of our business operations. Through our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, we are committed to fair dealing in all aspects of our business, including in our relationships with suppliers.
Other information
Edelman has not changed its standard payment terms during the reporting period.
Every statutory report on record
Most recent first.
| Period | Avg days | Outside terms | 61+ days | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 2026 | 11 | 27% | 1% | 27 Jul 2026 |
| H2 2025 | 39 | 18% | 30% | 26 Jan 2026 |
| H1 2025 | 47 | 25% | 33% | 24 Jul 2025 |
| H2 2024 | 43 | 24% | 29% | 14 Jan 2025 |
| H1 2024 | 47 | 31% | 34% | 26 Jul 2024 |
| H2 2023 | 46 | 30% | 35% | 16 Jan 2024 |
| H1 2023 | 37 | 30% | 25% | 26 Jul 2023 |
| H2 2022 | 37 | 21% | 25% | 24 Jan 2023 |
| H1 2022 | 43 | 26% | 30% | 27 Jul 2022 |
| H2 2021 | 34 | 23% | 20% | 26 Jan 2022 |
| H1 2021 | 36 | 21% | 19% | 29 Jul 2021 |
| H2 2020 | 35 | 18% | 20% | 27 Jan 2021 |
| H1 2020 | 44 | 24% | 23% | 14 Jul 2020 |
| H2 2019 | 30 | 14% | 9% | 17 Jan 2020 |
| H1 2019 | 25 | 13% | 5% | 16 Jul 2019 |
| H2 2018 | 21 | 8% | 3% | 22 Jan 2019 |
| H1 2018 | 33 | 13% | 10% | 30 Jul 2018 |
| H2 2017 | 23 | 26% | 6% | 26 Jan 2018 |
On the public register · Companies House
Company record
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Private Limited Company
- Incorporated
- 4 Dec 1967
- Registered office
- FRANCIS HOUSE, LONDON, SW1P 1DE
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