Score of 87.8/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
The trend for SDL LIMITED's average time to pay invoices has been relatively consistent over the past three periods, fluctuating between 33 and 38 days. However, there has been a slight decrease in the average time to pay in the most recent period, dropping to 29 days. This could indicate an improvement in the company's payment processes.
There is a moderate level of volatility in SDL LIMITED's payment patterns, with the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days fluctuating between 58% and 97% over the past three periods. The largest change can be seen in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days, which increased by 37% between the first and most recent period.
| 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 | 02 Jun 2026 | 30 | 97% | 2% | 1% | 18% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 18 May 2026 | 32 | 96% | 2% | 2% | 1% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 01 Jun 2026 | 67 | 95% | 2% | 3% | 19% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 18 May 2026 | 29 | 97% | 2% | 1% | 10% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 | 01 May 2024 | 34 | 96% | 2% | 2% | 13% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 25 Oct 2023 | 33 | 95% | 3% | 2% | 9% |
| 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | 17 Apr 2023 | 34 | 95% | 3% | 2% | 12% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022 | 22 Feb 2023 | 32 | 95% | 3% | 2% | 14% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 24 Jan 2022 | 34 | 97% | 1% | 2% | 11% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 29 Jul 2021 | 29 | 95% | 2% | 3% | 15% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 29 Jan 2021 | 38 | 92% | 5% | 2% | 21% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 23 Jul 2020 | 36 | 90% | 7% | 3% | 33% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 28 Jan 2020 | 33 | 89% | 8% | 3% | 34% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 30 Jul 2019 | 37 | 84% | 6% | 10% | 35% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 30 Jan 2019 | 37 | 63% | 24% | 13% | 36% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 30 Jul 2018 | 33 | 58% | 35% | 7% | 40% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
30 Days
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
N/A
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Disputes are resolved by discussions involving accounts payable, company credit controls or individual suppliers, procurement, treasury.
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
SDL Limited was previously named SDL PLC until November 2020, when it became part of RWS Holdings plc following an acquisition. It is registered in Maidenhead and its business activities, as recorded at Companies House, cover business and domestic software development and translation and interpretation services. As a subsidiary within the RWS group, the company forms part of a wider organisation offering language technology and translation-related software. It has one subsidiary, SDL Nominees Limited. The company has held public sector contracts, including translation support and maintenance work for HM Revenue & Customs, and is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office as a data controller.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · companiesintheuk.co.uk