Their own payment-practices filing · gov.uk
How long does SBFM Limited take to pay its suppliers?
Self-reported figure from their statutory filing. How this is compiled.
On the public register · Companies House
Company record
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Private Limited Company
- Incorporated
- 7 May 2013
- Registered office
- 3 GREENGATE, HARROGATE, HG3 1GY
Terms vs reality
Stated terms: 30–90 days. Reported average: 47.
At a glance
The key figures
Vs peers · latest reported averages
Where their supplier invoices land · latest period
The read · computed from their figures
SBFM Limited has filed 2 statutory payment periods (earliest H2 2025). Their latest report puts the average at 47 days against stated terms of 30–90 days.
In the latest period 10% of invoices were paid outside their agreed terms, and 5% landed 61+ days out.
In their own words · from the filing
Standard payment terms
Our standard payment terms state that payment of supplier invoices for goods and services will be made within 60 days of receipt of invoice when a correct, undisputed and properly due VAT invoice is received. However, consideration is given to SME suppliers and public sector contractors where alternative payment terms of 30 days from receipt of invoice where a correct, undisputed and properly due VAT invoice is received may be agreed. The business operates a no purchase order, no pay policy. Any invoice received without a vaIid purchase order number is rejected and returned to the supplier.
Dispute resolution
In the event of a dispute Accounts Payable with liaise with the procuring department and supplier directly to resovle the query. We operate a no purchase order no pay policy and suppliers are instructed not to supply goods or services without a purchase order which minimises disputes.
Every statutory report on record
Most recent first.
| Period | Avg days | Outside terms | 61+ days | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 2026 | 47 | 10% | 5% | 3 Jun 2026 |
| H2 2025 | 52 | 10% | 7% | 19 Dec 2025 |
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What a 47-day cycle ties up
Illustrative. On a hypothetical £12k/month account, at a 47-day vs a 30-day payment cycle.
Late Payment Act. The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act lets a supplier charge statutory interest and fixed compensation on invoices paid past agreed terms. Work out what a late invoice is worth → Whether it applies depends on your contract — check with an adviser.
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The 31-day comparison figure is the median across 6,185 companies with a current statutory report — every sector pooled, not an average of sector medians (how the figure is built).
Report PL-08517137 · latest period to 31 May 2026
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