Free late payments resources and advice
Office of the Small Business Commissioner
The Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) is an independent public body established by the government under the Enterprise Act 2016 to tackle overdue payments and unfavourable payment practices in the private sector.
It supports small businesses to get paid quickly and on time, influences large businesses to improve payment times to suppliers and works with all business to raise payment practice standards across the UK.
Our help and advice is as follows:
- Interest calculator.
- Make an enquiry.
- Contract guide.
- Online marketplace guide.
- E-invoicing for small businesses.
- Funding options for micro and small firms.
- Getting invoices right.
- Help with unpaid invoices.
- Legal action for late payments.
The OSBC has a statutory duty to review enquiries and investigate formal complaints made by small businesses regarding late and overdue payments, as well as providing advice and support on issues relating to overdue payments and payment practices in the private sector.
It undertakes a range of activity to improve outcomes for small businesses and works across the government and with partners in the private and third sector, to raise awareness of the impact of overdue payments and unfair payment practices.
Office of the Small Business Commissioner
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