PUBLICIS LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
60Fair
6.0vs last year
#3055 in UK
#172 in Professional Services
#1195 in London

Company Information

Company Number
01046052
Registered Address
1st Floor 2 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, England And Wales, United Kingdom, W12 7FR
Status
Active
Employee Count
245
Turnover
£22,400,000
EBITDA
-£7,468,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
14 March 1972
Nature of Business
73110 - Advertising agencies
Industries
Professional Services
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
41 days
Shortest Period:1 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
54%
31-60 Days
36%
After 60 Days
10%
Not Paid Within Terms51%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-08-01
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202501 Aug 20254154%36%10%51%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202431 Jan 20253964%24%12%44%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20244657%25%19%54%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202029 Jul 20205346%36%18%66%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201929 Jul 20195137%45%18%64%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20194644%39%17%72%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201825 Jul 20183744%46%9%57%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

The supplier shall invoice the Company at the invoicing address set out on the purchase order and the Company’s terms of payment shall be 60 days following receipt of a valid invoice quoting the correct purchase order and job numbers for Goods and/or Materials delivered and/or Services performed to the Company’s reasonable satisfaction. The Company may set off against any sums due to the supplier whether under contract or otherwise any lawful set-off, counterclaim to which the Company may at any time be entitled. Agencies are able to amend the standard payment terms for their business needs, within the Vendor Master Data File.

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

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Any disputes in respect of supplier payments are resolved by contacting the Accounts Payable Team via our automatic ticketing support service, RVIC at the following link https://www.resourcesvendoric.com. The Accounts Payable department will then assist further with query and if applicable this may be escalated to the legal team.

Other Payment Information

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

Company Summary

PUBLICIS LIMITED is a leading global communication and advertising company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company offers a wide range of services including advertising, digital marketing, media planning, and public relations.

The company's sustainability program, called "Publicis Sustainable Transformation", aims to create a positive impact on both the environment and society. This program includes initiatives such as reducing carbon emissions, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting local communities.

PUBLICIS LIMITED offers a diverse portfolio of products and services to its clients, including brand strategy, creative content, data and analytics, and digital transformation. The company works with a variety of industries, including consumer goods, technology, and healthcare.

The key people at PUBLICIS LIMITED include CEO Arthur Sadoun, who has been leading the company since 2017, and Chairman Maurice Lévy, who has been with the company for over 30 years. The company has a team of over 80,000 employees worldwide, all dedicated to delivering top-notch services to their clients.

For more information on PUBLICIS LIMITED and its services, clients can visit their website at www.publicis.com. The company's registered office address is located at 33 Kingsway, London WC2B 6UQ, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£105,000
Net Worth
-£9,016,000
Total Current Assets
£18,523,000
Total Current Liabilities
£34,012,000

Company Location