J.P. McDougall & Co. Limited carries an average payment time of 56 days, sitting at the upper boundary of standard net-60 terms and indicating a consistent lean toward slower payment cycles. Payment distribution shows a near-even split across all three time bands, with 32% paid within 30 days, 36% between 31–60 days, and 32% beyond 60 days, suggesting no strong movement toward faster settlement. This flat distribution across bands points to an entrenched payment pattern rather than an improving or deteriorating trajectory.
With 29% of payments classified as late and nearly one-third of all transactions exceeding 60 days, the company presents a moderate-to-elevated reliability risk for suppliers operating on tighter cash flow requirements. The relatively even spread across all three payment windows indicates unpredictable settlement behavior, making it difficult to forecast when individual invoices will be cleared. This inconsistency increases the administrative burden of collections management and raises the likelihood of cash flow disruption for the supplying party.
J.P. McDougall & Co. Limited represents a measurable payment risk, with a 56-day average, a 29% late payment rate, and significant volume of transactions extending beyond 60 days all warranting careful consideration before extending standard credit terms. Suppliers should consider setting payment terms at net-30 with clearly defined late payment penalties, or requiring partial upfront payment to offset the risk associated with the high proportion of delayed settlements. Ongoing account monitoring and a reduced credit exposure limit are advisable until a more consistent and faster payment pattern is established.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 26 Jan 2026 | 56 | 32% | 36% | 32% | 29% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
AkzoNobel Standards payment terms are EOM 60 days+4
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
64
Any disputes on individual invoices should be raised to the AkzoNobel Limited Vendor query team via our Supplier invoice Portal. Resolution of disputes is handled on a case-by-case basis. The company seeks to resolve disputes as quickly as possible. AkzoNobel Limited does not currently have a process which records the percentage of payments not made within the payment period as a result of a dispute. As we are unable to accurately report our position, we have entered 0% whilst we work towards correcting this for future submissions
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
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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?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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J.P.McDougall & Co. Limited is a private limited company with a long-established presence in the United Kingdom. The company operates under the McDougall name, which is associated with the paints and coatings industry, and conducts its business from registered offices within the AkzoNobel Building in Slough.
The company was incorporated on 18 March 1931, giving it a trading history of over nine decades. It is registered under company number 00254941 and is classified within the South East region of England, with its registered office situated at The AkzoNobel Building, Wexham Road, Slough, SL2 5DS. The company remains active and in good standing.
The paints and coatings sector in the United Kingdom encompasses the manufacture, distribution, and supply of decorative and protective coatings for both commercial and industrial applications. Companies operating in this field provide products including interior and exterior paints, primers, varnishes, and specialist coatings designed to meet the requirements of professional trades and construction industries.
With its registered address located within the AkzoNobel Building, J.P.McDougall & Co. Limited has an established connection to one of the world's leading paints and coatings organisations, reflecting the company's enduring position within this specialist sector of the UK market.