The average time for CARPMAELS & RANSFORD LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP to pay invoices has remained relatively consistent over the past three periods, with a slight decrease in 2021 and 2022. However, there was a noticeable increase in 2023.
The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has fluctuated between 14% and 31% over the past three periods. The percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has also fluctuated, with a high of 45% in 2021 and a low of 26% in 2017. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has consistently been the highest, ranging from 35% to 56%. The percentage of invoices not paid within agreed terms has remained relatively consistent, with a low of 8% in 2021 and a high of 14% in 2018.
Overall, CARPMAELS & RANSFORD LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP has not shown significant changes in their payment practices over the past three periods. However, there was a noticeable increase in the average time to pay invoices in 2023. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has consistently been the highest, and there has been little improvement in paying within agreed terms. The best period for early payment was in 2021, while the worst period was in 2017.
| 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 | 26 Jan 2026 | 54 | 26% | 36% | 38% | 6% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 29 Jul 2025 | 61 | 22% | 25% | 53% | 9% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 27 Jan 2025 | 58 | 25% | 32% | 43% | 9% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 22 Jul 2024 | 65 | 18% | 33% | 49% | 15% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 23 Jan 2024 | 60 | 18% | 34% | 48% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 18 Jul 2023 | 66 | 18% | 35% | 47% | 13% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 23 Jan 2023 | 59 | 24% | 32% | 44% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | 28 Jul 2022 | 65 | 16% | 34% | 50% | 9% |
| 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | 21 Jan 2022 | 58 | 20% | 45% | 35% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 21 Jul 2021 | 62 | 14% | 40% | 46% | 8% |
| 01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 27 Jan 2021 | 65 | 14% | 34% | 52% | 10% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 28 Jul 2020 | 65 | 18% | 29% | 54% | 12% |
| 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 22 Jan 2020 | 66 | 18% | 26% | 56% | 12% |
| 01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 12 Jul 2019 | 63 | 21% | 26% | 53% | 11% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 25 Jan 2019 | 64 | 20% | 30% | 50% | 12% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 05 Sept 2018 | 58 | 27% | 26% | 47% | 14% |
| 01 Jul 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 | 31 Jan 2018 | 57 | 31% | 26% | 43% | 11% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
30 days for UK suppliers 60 days for overseas suppliers 90 days for some overseas agents and some UK counsels
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
Suppliers should contact accounts@carpmaels.com
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
Carpmaels & Ransford LLP is a European intellectual property firm registered in London, with offices in Munich and Dublin. It provides patent, trade mark and design services, covering protection, national validation and restoration, alongside transactional work such as licensing, assignments, IP due diligence and commercial agreements. The firm also handles disputes, including litigation, oppositions, freedom to operate advice and Unified Patent Court matters. Its practice is organised around sectors including life sciences, chemistry, materials, engineering, tech, and creative and brands. Founded in 1776, it has built a long-standing reputation for combining patent and trade mark prosecution with litigation support for corporate clients across these technology and industry areas.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: carpmaels.com · carpmaels.com