Ranked in 2 industries
This company is listed under more than one industry, so we show its position in each rather than picking one.
The average time taken for KUHN FARM MACHINERY(U.K.)LIMITED to pay invoices has fluctuated over the past three years, with a slight increase in the most recent period. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has remained relatively consistent, while the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has decreased. However, the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has increased in the most recent period.
The volatility in KUHN FARM MACHINERY(U.K.)LIMITED's payment behavior can be seen in the changes between periods. The average time taken to pay invoices has varied by 12% between the lowest and highest values, while the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has fluctuated by 11%. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has shown the most volatility, with a difference of 12% between the lowest and highest values.
From July 2020 to December 2023, KUHN FARM MACHINERY(U.K.)LIMITED has shown a slight increase in the average time taken to pay invoices, with a fluctuation of 10%. The company has consistently paid around 80% of their invoices within 30 days, but there has been a decrease in the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days. The most significant change is the increase in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days, with a high of 83% in the most recent period. This is a concerning trend as it indicates a potential delay in payments to suppliers.
| 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 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 90 | 13% | 5% | 82% | 0% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 29 Jul 2025 | 89 | 19% | 7% | 74% | 1% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jan 2025 | 93 | 11% | 4% | 85% | 1% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 18 Jul 2024 | 87 | 17% | 7% | 76% | 1% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 31 Jan 2024 | 88 | 16% | 5% | 78% | 0% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 31 Jul 2023 | 85 | 18% | 8% | 74% | 1% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 27 Jan 2023 | 90 | 13% | 5% | 82% | 1% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 31 Jul 2022 | 86 | 14% | 10% | 76% | 1% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 08 Feb 2022 | 95 | 11% | 6% | 83% | 1% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 06 Aug 2021 | 80 | 20% | 10% | 70% | 1% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 18 Feb 2021 | 85 | 21% | 8% | 71% | 0% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our standard terms for the majority of our UK suppliers is 25 days end of month. Our suppliers in the EU have terms of either 30 days, 60 days or 120 days.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
The company aims to process all supplier payments efficiently and within the timescales agreed within the particular contracts. To facilitate prompt payment, suppliers are required to comply with the Company's invoicing process.
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
120
Queries - In the first instance, suppliers should contact the Company's Accounts Payable department. If the Accounts Payable are unable to resolve the dispute within 7 working days, the dispute may be escalated to the Assistant Accountant. If the Assistant Accountant is unable to resolve the dispute within a further 7 working days, the dispute may be escalated to the Financial Controller.
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.
❌
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.
❌
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.
❌
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?
❌
During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
KUHN FARM MACHINERY(U.K.)LIMITED is an active private limited company, incorporated on 7 December 1970, based in the West Midlands region. Registered business activity: Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies.
From Companies House records.