Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Legislate to require all invoices to be paid within 21 days of receipt
Open for signatures
182 signatures
What the petition asks
Pass a law which requires all UK and foreign businesses, local authorities and government institutions to pay all invoices within 21 days of receipt in the UK.
We believe far too many small to medium businesses are struggling unnecessarily due to late payments from large companies. Cash flow is a key element in the success of any business. When a business fails, it is not just their suppliers that may suffer, the company may often be unable to pay their debts to the treasury. We believe this can be avoided by introducing a law that could enable fair competition between small and large businesses.
Timeline
| 10 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
182
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
10 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.