PERMASTEELISA (UK) LIMITED carries an average payment time of 38 days, exceeding the standard 30-day benchmark by over a week. Just over half of payments (57%) are settled within 30 days, while a significant 43% extend beyond that threshold, with 18% taking longer than 60 days. This distribution indicates a persistent pattern of delayed settlement rather than an improving trajectory.
With 29% of payments classified as late, nearly one in three invoices will not be settled on agreed terms, signalling considerable payment unpredictability. The spread across all three time bands — including the 18% over-60-day category — suggests irregular cash flow management rather than isolated delays. This variability makes it difficult for suppliers to forecast receivables reliably, increasing working capital risk.
PERMASTEELISA (UK) LIMITED presents a moderate-to-elevated payment risk profile, and suppliers should factor extended payment cycles into their cash flow planning when engaging with this company. Key decision factors include the high late-payment rate of 29% and the material proportion of invoices exceeding 60 days, which could strain supplier liquidity on larger contracts. Risk mitigation measures such as shorter payment terms, partial upfront deposits, or credit insurance are advisable before extending significant credit exposure.
| 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 |
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| 01 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | 38 | 57% | 25% | 18% | 29% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Apr 2025 | 40 | 48% | 33% | 19% | 43% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 30 Apr 2025 | 52 | 29% | 46% | 25% | 67% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our General Trading Principles require 30 day payment terms, however in practice this may vary depending on contract terms. Generally standard payment terms are between 30 to 42 days (as agreed between parties on each project).
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
From time to time there may be a deviation from standard payment terms of 30 days to meet project requirements where there are multiple parties within the contractual chain.
Any other information about payment terms
In this reporting period, 82% of invoices were paid within 60 days of receipt. However, this covers 95% of the total monetary value of invoices in the period. Further, while 57% of invoices were paid within 30 days, these represented 75% of the total monetary value of invoices paid in the period. Comparing to H1 2026, we have seen an improvement in both the percentage of invoices (32% to 29%) and percentage of monetary value (20% to 12%) that are paid outside of terms.
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
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If a dispute was to arise, in the first instance, we would attempt to resolve the dispute between senior representatives of the parties in a less formal manner. If resolution is not possible there are dispute resolution mechanisms within our contracts which provide routes such as adjudication, mediation or court proceedings.
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?
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Permasteelisa (UK) Limited is the British subsidiary of the internationally recognised Permasteelisa Group, a specialist in the design, engineering, and installation of architectural envelopes and interior systems. The company operates as a private limited company, delivering high-specification facade and curtain walling solutions to commercial and landmark construction projects across the United Kingdom.
The company was incorporated on 18 September 1989 and holds company registration number 02423388 with Companies House. Its registered office is located at Yarnwicke, 5th Floor, 119–121 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 5AT, placing it at the heart of one of the UK's primary business districts.
As a specialist facade contractor, Permasteelisa (UK) Limited operates within the high-end segment of the construction and building envelope sector. Companies of this type provide services encompassing curtain walling, structural glazing, cladding systems, and bespoke architectural facade solutions, typically for large-scale commercial, civic, and mixed-use developments.
With over three decades of presence in the UK market since its incorporation in 1989, Permasteelisa (UK) Limited represents an established and active participant in the British construction industry, contributing specialist engineering expertise to complex building projects throughout the country.