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GEAR4MUSIC LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2022
91Excellent
#794 in UK
#37 in Yorkshire and The Humber

Ranked in 2 industries

  • 27th of 276 in Commerce Models
  • 25th of 233 in Media And Publishing

This company is listed under more than one industry, so we show its position in each rather than picking one.

Company Information

Company Number
03113256
Registered Address
Holgate Park Drive, York, United Kingdom, YO26 4GN
Status
Active
Employee Count
382
Turnover
£143,312,000
EBITDA
£7,186,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
12 October 1995
Nature of Business
47591 - Retail sale of musical instruments and scores
47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
Industries
Commerce Models, Media And Publishing
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
14 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
92%
31-60 Days
6%
After 60 Days
2%
Not Paid Within Terms14%

Payment Features

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

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2019-10-25
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202213 Feb 20231887%10%3%11%
01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 202002 Mar 20211590%7%3%27%
01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 202002 Mar 20211591%7%2%15%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201925 Oct 20191492%6%2%14%
01 Sept 2018 - 31 Mar 201904 Oct 20191489%8%3%20%

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

The Group does not operate a standard code in relation to payments to suppliers. The Group agrees terms of payment with suppliers at the start of business and then makes payments in accordance with contractual and other legal obligations. For stock payment terms vary from proforma to 90 days from receipt of goods; for non-stock 30-60 days from date the invoice was received.

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

90

Dispute Resolution Process

All disputes are dealt with by the Finance and Purchasing teams who will contact the relevant supplier to resolve the query. On resolution, the supplier will be paid either in accordance with their payment terms or on the next payment run if payment is allready due.

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.

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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

About this company

GEAR4MUSIC LIMITED is an active private limited company, incorporated on 12 October 1995, based in the Yorkshire and The Humber region. Registered business activity: Retail sale of musical instruments and scores; Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets.

From Companies House records.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£4,830,000
Net Worth
£8,004,000
Total Current Assets
£42,121,000
Total Current Liabilities
£20,154,000

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PaymentCheck

Our mission is to change the culture of late payments in the UK and help save over 55,000 companies every year which close due to cashflow issues.

Services

  • Payment Check
  • Business Solutions
  • API Access
  • Invoice Calculator
  • Late Payment Help
  • Get Your Score
  • Get Certified
  • For Accountants

Company

  • About Us
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  • EULA
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  • Terms and Conditions

Awards

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  • 2025 Awards
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  • 2020 Awards

Contact

  • office@paymentcheck.co.uk
  • +44 (0) 7915 608 057
  • Send Your Story

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Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Made by Alastair Campbell