Their own payment-practices filing · gov.uk
How long does Shin-etsu Handotai Europe 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
- 9 May 1984
- Registered office
- SHIN-ETSU HANDOTAI EUROPE LTD WILSON ROAD, TOLL ROUNDABOUT, LIVINGSTON, EH54 7DA
Terms vs reality
Stated terms: 7–90 days. Reported average: 27.
At a glance
The key figures
Vs peers · latest reported averages
The pattern
Holding steady
Average days to pay across their last 6 statutory reports.
Where their supplier invoices land · latest period
The read · computed from their figures
Shin-etsu Handotai Europe Limited has filed 17 statutory payment periods (earliest H1 2018). Their latest report puts the average at 27 days against stated terms of 7–90 days.
The pattern is steady — their reported average moves within about ±2 days period to period.
In the latest period 0% of invoices were paid outside their agreed terms, and 11% landed 61+ days out.
In their own words · from the filing
Standard payment terms
Shin-Etsu Handotai Europe Limited (SEHE) is the main trading entity of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd in the UK. SEHE will pay for third party goods/services within 7, 14, 30, 60 or 90 days, depending on the Supplier contractual terms, of a correct, undisputed and properly due VAT invoice, unless otherwise agreed in writing by a duly authorised representative. Invoices must generally state: the relevant purchase order number; the contact details of the SEHE point of contact; the period to which the invoice relates; the Supplier's bank account for payment; all charges and applicable taxes, and a description of the goods/services purchased/supplied. SEHE may set off amounts owing to it by the Supplier, and if SEHE has a bona fide dispute relating to all or some of the Supplier's invoices, SE
Dispute resolution
With respect to contracts with Suppliers, the general position is that the relevant manager authorises the payment for goods/services received. On receipt of the authorised invoice, and successfully matching to the goods/services receipts, the Accounts Department pays the Supplier. When an invoice is in dispute, it will be placed on hold until resolution with the Supplier before payment is made. The Accounts Department seek to deal with any disputes promptly (involving any other relevant parties as required) in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Every statutory report on record
Most recent first.
| Period | Avg days | Outside terms | 61+ days | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 2026 | 27 | 0% | 11% | 29 Jul 2026 |
| H2 2025 | 27 | 0% | 14% | 26 Jan 2026 |
| H1 2025 | 28 | 0% | 16% | 31 Jul 2025 |
| H2 2024 | 24 | 2% | 11% | 22 Jan 2025 |
| H1 2024 | 27 | 2% | 15% | 29 Jul 2024 |
| H2 2023 | 28 | 2% | 16% | 24 Jan 2024 |
| H1 2023 | 31 | 2% | 21% | 26 Jul 2023 |
| H2 2022 | 31 | 5% | 21% | 27 Jan 2023 |
| H1 2022 | 29 | 2% | 18% | 29 Jul 2022 |
| H2 2021 | 30 | 2% | 19% | 26 Jan 2022 |
| H1 2021 | 27 | 3% | 16% | 28 Jul 2021 |
| H2 2020 | 25 | 2% | 14% | 27 Jan 2021 |
| H1 2020 | 34 | 3% | 24% | 27 Jul 2020 |
| H2 2019 | 27 | 3% | 16% | 23 Jan 2020 |
| H1 2019 | 28 | 3% | 18% | 11 Jul 2019 |
| H2 2018 | 27 | 4% | 16% | 24 Jan 2019 |
| H1 2018 | 26 | 3% | 16% | 27 Jul 2018 |
Working-capital effect
What a 27-day cycle ties up
Illustrative. On a hypothetical £12k/month account, at a 27-day vs a 7-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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