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SHELL U.K. LIMITED
Company number: 00140141
Reporting period:
1 January 2022
to 30 June 2022
This report was filed on 28 July 2022
and approved by Monika Khullar
Payment statistics
Average time taken to pay invoices: 48 days
Invoices paid:
- within 30 days: 31%
- in 31 to 60 days: 65%
- in 61 days or more: 4%
Invoices due but not paid within agreed terms: 5 %
Payment terms
Shortest standard payment period
30 days
Longest standard payment period
60 days
Standard payment terms
Shell standard terms are 60 days from receipt of a correctly presented invoice. For suppliers confirmed
as SMEs 30-day payment terms are available. Invoice receipt is defined as a complete, fiscally correct
invoice delivered at the remittance address specified in the contract / agreement / purchase order.
For electronic invoices, invoice receipt is when the invoice data is received within the Shell system.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60 days
Shell UK Ltd is committed to treating our suppliers fairly and continues to monitor and improve our
payment processes to support timely payment of suppliers. Shell UK Ltd, as a signatory to the Prompt
Payment code has met the target of paying at least 95% of suppliers within 60 days. With effect from
1 July 2021, the Small Business Commissioner introduced an added requirement to the Prompt
Payment Code that invoices from small businesses must be paid within 30 days. The Company
confirms the system requirements were implemented in H2 2021. Over the first half of 2022 we
continually monitor and review the appropriate application of these changes and have made
adjustments and corrections as required.
Shell has also been focused on supporting our supplier base through the COVID 19 crisis including
financial monitoring and support to certain small company suppliers through acceleration of
payments.
Any other information about payment terms
N/A
Dispute resolution process
A centralised point of contact for suppliers’ enquiries is in place via Shell Accounts Payable Helpdesk.
This team supports with questions related to but not limited to; payment due dates, incorrect invoice
submission, wrong or missing PO details, SME payment terms etc. Shell seeks to advise suppliers promptly of any disputes or reasons why an invoice will not be paid in accordance with the agreed terms. Invoices that are subject to dispute will not be paid until resolution of the dispute. Once resolved, payment will be made in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Other payment information
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices? If so, which?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.Yes – Prompt Payment Code
Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts? This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It’s not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
Yes
Does this business offer supply chain finance? This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
No
Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No
During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No