Industry ranking
Score of 80.45/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
BROTHER INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LIMITED exhibits a strong average payment time of 16 days, with a significant 80% of invoices settled within 30 days. The remaining 20% are consistently paid within 31-60 days, ensuring no payments extend beyond 60 days. This indicates a predictable maximum payment window, maintaining consistency within short-term limits.
Despite the fast average payment time, a high 51% of payments are classified as late, indicating significant inconsistency in meeting initial due dates. This percentage suggests suppliers cannot reliably expect on-time payments, introducing an element of unpredictability to cash flow. The substantial lateness highlights a notable risk factor concerning adherence to agreed payment terms.
While BROTHER INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LIMITED ultimately pays quickly, suppliers must be prepared for over half of payments to technically be late based on due dates. Key decision factors should include a supplier's capacity to manage mild payment delays and the importance of robust payment term agreements. Mitigation could involve clear invoicing, consistent follow-up, and potentially negotiating shorter net terms if on-time performance is critical.
| 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 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 19 May 2026 | 17 | 79% | 20% | 1% | 53% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 14 Nov 2025 | 16 | 80% | 20% | 0% | 51% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 16 May 2025 | 18 | 77% | 22% | 1% | 50% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 09 Aug 2024 | 21 | 69% | 30% | 1% | 51% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 31 Oct 2023 | 19 | 71% | 28% | 0% | 51% |
| 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | 04 May 2023 | 20 | 74% | 25% | 1% | 57% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022 | 18 Nov 2022 | 22 | 67% | 32% | 1% | 59% |
| 01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | 04 May 2022 | 25 | 67% | 33% | 0% | 47% |
| 01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 2021 | 29 Oct 2021 | 26 | 62% | 38% | 0% | 47% |
| 01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | 30 Apr 2021 | 26 | 59% | 40% | 1% | 56% |
| 01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 2020 | 23 Oct 2020 | 25 | 62% | 37% | 1% | 57% |
| 01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | 27 Apr 2020 | 23 | 61% | 38% | 1% | 76% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 05 Nov 2019 | 19 | 58% | 42% | 0% | 79% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 30 Apr 2019 | 20 | 56% | 43% | 1% | 76% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 29 Oct 2018 | 27 | 64% | 34% | 2% | 70% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Brother International Europe would normally expect to agree payment terms of 30 days but may vary in accordance with individual agreements with suppliers. Credits to Brother International Europe are offset against the next available payments
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
45
Payment queries are directed to the Accounts department. Any disputes are to be resolved by the responsible Departments of the company. In the rare event that a resolution cannot be reached disputes can be escalated to the finance leadership team.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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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.
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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.
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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?
No information available
Brother International Europe Limited is registered under the wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts, and operates as part of the wider Brother Industries group, a Japanese-headquartered organisation. Group news references remanufacturing drum units at a European manufacturing facility, indicating involvement in printer and imaging consumables across the region. The company itself functions as the UK arm of the group, handling distribution of Brother-branded electronic equipment rather than manufacturing it directly. It has been an active company since its incorporation in 1960, with its registered office in Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, forming part of Brother's European operations network.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: global.brother