Industry ranking
Score of 83.1/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
| 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 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Jul 2025 | 30 | 83% | 12% | 5% | 18% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jan 2025 | 38 | 58% | 35% | 7% | 44% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jul 2024 | 34 | 65% | 27% | 8% | 38% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 30 Jan 2024 | 32 | 55% | 41% | 4% | 48% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 28 Jul 2023 | 36 | 34% | 58% | 8% | 71% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 30 Jan 2023 | 35 | 35% | 59% | 6% | 69% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 29 Jul 2022 | 34 | 47% | 46% | 7% | 58% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 27 Jan 2022 | 33 | 39% | 56% | 5% | 65% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 30 Jul 2021 | 32 | 65% | 29% | 6% | 27% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 29 Jan 2021 | 43 | 51% | 34% | 15% | 54% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 30 Jul 2020 | 37 | 61% | 28% | 11% | 28% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 30 Jan 2020 | 28 | 83% | 13% | 4% | 6% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 29 Jul 2019 | 31 | 71% | 21% | 7% | 1% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 30 Jan 2019 | 31 | 78% | 15% | 5% | 2% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 30 Jul 2018 | 35 | 70% | 20% | 10% | 26% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
The standard payment terms of Kia UK Limited are set out in our internal Purchasing Policy and are thirty days from date of invoice. If terms are shorter than detailed rationale will be required to support. There are some larger suppliers where payment terms are agreed at either forty five or sixty days respectively.
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
Kia UK Limited aim to deal with disputes quickly and effectively to minimise delay in payments to suppliers. The normal process would be to look at any disputes internally between Finance and the functional department. If it is unable to be resolved internally the next step would be to go to the supplier contact with the dispute. An approved Service Level Agreement of two working days time frame for escalation and response of queries to the relevant person. Once the dispute has been resolved the invoice would be released for inclusion in the next scheduled payment.
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
Kia UK Limited is the UK operating company for the Kia car brand, registered under SIC codes for the sale of new cars and light motor vehicles and wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories. Its website allows customers to browse new and used Kia cars, download brochures, find a dealer, book test drives and access finance, business contract hire and electric vehicle information. The company represents Kia's range in the UK market, including electric, hybrid and passenger vehicle vans, and supports dealer networks, servicing, warranty and parts provision to UK customers and businesses.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: kia.com