HUEL LIMITED maintains an average payment time of 30 days, with just over half of invoices (52%) settled within that threshold. However, a substantial 44% of payments fall into the 31–60 day band, indicating a consistent pattern of near-term delays rather than isolated incidents. The 4% of payments exceeding 60 days suggests that severely late settlements are relatively rare, keeping the overall payment profile close to standard terms.
With 27% of payments classified as late, HUEL LIMITED presents a moderate-to-elevated reliability risk, meaning roughly one in four invoices will not be settled on the agreed date. The heavy concentration in the 31–60 day band signals a predictable but persistent drift beyond terms, rather than erratic or highly unpredictable behaviour. This consistency in late payment patterns does allow suppliers to anticipate cash flow delays, but it also indicates a structural tendency to stretch payment windows beyond agreed terms.
HUEL LIMITED represents a moderate payment risk; suppliers can expect delays on approximately one quarter of invoices, most commonly by 1–30 days beyond terms. Suppliers should consider building extended payment timelines into cash flow forecasting and may wish to negotiate shorter contractual terms (e.g., Net 15) to offset the habitual drift observed. Where feasible, introducing early payment incentives or clearly defined late payment penalties could serve as effective risk mitigation tools when engaging with this client.
| 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 Aug 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 | 05 Mar 2026 | 30 | 52% | 44% | 4% | 27% |
| 01 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 | 01 Sept 2025 | 29 | 53% | 45% | 2% | 19% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
We request standard terms with our suppliers. The majority of suppliers (83%) are paid to 30 day or shorter terms. The remainder depends on what was negotiated at the point of engagement.
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
90
Huel's accounts payable team are responsible for processing supplier invoices, matching to purchase orders, and handling dispute resolution. The team can be contacted by email, telephone or letter, and aim to proactively manage any query from suppliers. Where this query results in dispute, this is escalated within the finance team
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
Huel Limited is a private limited company operating in the United Kingdom. The company trades under the Huel name and is structured as a limited liability entity, providing a defined corporate framework for its commercial operations.
Huel Limited is registered with Companies House under company number 07907551 and holds an active status. The company was incorporated on 12 January 2012 and is located in the South East of England, with its registered office situated at Unit 6 Icknield Way Industrial Estate, Icknield Way, Tring, HP23 4RN.
As a private limited company registered in the UK, Huel Limited operates within the standard regulatory and legal framework governed by the Companies Act 2006. This structure affords the company limited liability protection for its shareholders whilst maintaining compliance obligations with Companies House, including the filing of annual accounts and confirmation statements.
The company's registered address at an industrial estate in Tring, Hertfordshire, indicates a physical operational presence in the South East region of England, serving as the official point of contact for all formal correspondence and regulatory communications.