FOCUS 4 U LTD.
Company number: 04771242
Reporting period:
1 June 2024 to 31 August 2024
Report filed on:
18 March 2025
Approved by:
Richard Gunston
Payment statistics
Average time taken to pay invoices: 26 days
Invoices paid:
- within 30 days: 67%
- in 31 to 60 days: 31%
- in 61 days or more: 2%
Late and disputed:
- payments due in the reporting period which have not been paid within the agreed period: 63%
Payment terms
Shortest standard payment periods
7 days
Longest standard payment period
Answer not provided
Standard payment terms
The business does not use standard terms. Therefore the ‘standard payment terms’ we report on is the most frequently used payment terms. Which is 30 days, unless otherwise agreed on an invoice by invoice basis.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No
Were suppliers notified or consulted about these changes before they were made?
N/A
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
65 days
As above, the business does not have standard terms, the standard payment period is therefore the most commonly used terms for the reporting period. The payment period will vary depending on the size of the company, the relationship with that company, as well as the type of goods or services bought. For example any comissions are often paid on receipt of invoice.
Any other information about payment terms
We have no contracts with suppliers whereby an unusally long payment period is contractually agreed.
Dispute resolution process
Resolutions to disputes are dealt with on a case by case basis. Any complaints or concerns will be considered by the Purchase Ledger Manager within the Purchase Ledger Team. The Purchase Ledger Manager will liase directly with the supplier within the smallest timeframe possible, to ensure any business disruption is kept to a minimum.
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 Fair Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
No, this business has not signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices.
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.
No
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