DOGMATES LTD. demonstrates a generally acceptable payment speed with an average settlement time of 22 days, well within the standard 30-day threshold. However, the late payment rate of 40% signals a meaningful inconsistency in payment discipline, suggesting that while many invoices are paid promptly, a significant portion experience delays. The concentration of 17% in the 31–60 day bracket and 4% beyond 60 days indicates that when payments do run late, they can extend substantially past agreed terms.
The gap between the 22-day average and the 40% late payment rate reveals notable volatility in payment behaviour, meaning suppliers cannot reliably predict which invoices will be settled on time. The 79% within-30-days rate provides some reassurance, but the remaining 21% spread across extended delay bands introduces meaningful cash flow risk for suppliers operating on tight margins. This inconsistency reduces the predictability of DOGMATES LTD. as a trading partner and elevates working capital exposure.
DOGMATES LTD. presents a moderate risk profile: acceptable on average payment speed but unreliable in payment consistency, making them a borderline counterparty for suppliers with strict liquidity requirements. Suppliers should consider implementing shorter payment terms (e.g., net 15) or early payment incentives to improve on-time settlement rates and reduce exposure. Setting clear credit limits and monitoring aging invoices closely is advisable before extending significant trade credit to this account.
| 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 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 22 | 79% | 17% | 4% | 40% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 23 | 76% | 19% | 5% | 38% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jan 2026 | 25 | 77% | 19% | 4% | 30% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jan 2026 | 27 | 77% | 18% | 5% | 23% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 | 30 Jan 2026 | 17 | 88% | 10% | 2% | 11% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 30 Jan 2026 | 21 | 84% | 13% | 3% | 13% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
We are committed to being a fair and reliable partner to all of our suppliers and we always aim to pay suppliers promptly and accurately. To ensure our business remains cash-positive and resilient, we endeavour to manage our supplier payments carefully and in a way that balances our financial health with our commitment to supporting a diverse range of suppliers. Standard Terms: Our default payment terms are 60 days from the date of a valid invoice. Some suppliers may be on longer than 60 day terms but this will be by mutual agreement in the wider context of the commercial agreement we have in place. Invoicing: Invoices must be submitted post-delivery, citing a purchase order number for goods or services. Invoices sent in advance of delivery will generally not be accepted. We recognise that cash flow is critical for smaller supplier partners. We may offer Preferential Terms (typically 30 days) to small suppliers who meet at least two of the following: Turnover: < £10m Balance Sheet: < £5m Employees: < 50 The company pays the majority of suppliers with a weekly payment run. All invoices due and cleared for payment at this time are processed in the payment run. Operating a once a week payment run can result in invoices being paid up to one week late which materially impacts the company's payment statistics. 94% of invoices were paid within 7 days of the due dates within the period.
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
105
We operate a collaborative and transparent dispute resolution process. We aim to resolve all invoice queries in good faith and as pragmatically as possible. When an invoice is identified as incorrect or disputed, we notify the supplier promptly. The invoice is flagged within our accounting system to prevent automated processing errors while the dispute is active. Both parties work together to identify the root cause - whether related to pricing, quantity, or service delivery - and aim for a resolution through direct communication between our Finance/Operations teams and the supplier's account representative. Once a resolution is reached (e.g., via a credit note or a revised invoice), payment is prioritised for the next available payment run to ensure the supplier is not further disadvantaged. Our Procurement team also operates an independent feedback route both anonymous and not anonymous that any supplier can use.
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
DOGMATES LTD. is a private limited company operating in the pet services sector, with a focus on services relating to dogs and their owners. The company's name suggests a community-oriented or companion-based approach to dog-related services within the United Kingdom.
DOGMATES LTD. is registered in England and Wales under company number 09328607 and holds active status on the Companies House register. The company was incorporated on 26 November 2014 and is based in London, with its registered office located at 9th Floor, 107 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6DN.
Companies operating in the UK pet services sector typically offer a range of services designed to support dog owners, which can include dog walking, pet sitting, dog training, boarding, and community platforms connecting dog owners with one another or with service providers. The UK pet industry is a well-established and regulated market, with businesses required to meet relevant animal welfare standards and local authority requirements.
As an active private limited company with over a decade of incorporation, DOGMATES LTD. represents a long-standing presence within its sector in the London market.