The good times and high economic growth at the end of the year resulted in counterparties paying their debts more frequently at the beginning of this year - according to a study by the National Debt Register. According to a report that was drawn up after first quarter of this year, financial situation 29% entrepreneurs have improved, 58% remained unchanged, only 13% She's complaining about her deterioration.
Quoted in the Communication, KRD President Adam Łącki stressed that during the seven-year history of the survey, so many entrepreneurs have never pointed to improving their financial situation.
"The costs incurred by companies in handling late receivables are also historically low. They are currently 5.9% all company costs. But in this perfect image they begin to appear first scratches. Some of the indicators have deteriorated and perhaps after 2 years of prosperity have reached the end of opportunities for improvement" - he added.
According to the survey, compared to the previous quarter by 4% increased percentage of those companies whose payment delays occur on a smaller or larger scale (currently this is 84%). However, the KRD points out that the good news is that the consequences of payment congestion are less felt for entrepreneurs. I can't feel them. 37% ed 5% more than in the previous quarter.
Nevertheless, there are still more entrepreneurs, for whom the lack of payment is a serious barrier to running a business.
"Almost half of the companies surveyed have these consequences. In this respect, the construction and financial sectors are the worst. Delays in receivables are a barrier to 65% companies in these sectors. It is best in industry where congestion is an obstacle to 43% surveyed" - added.
Companies most often complain that due to lack of payment they cannot regulate their own liabilities and have to limit investments (ca. 24%).
In addition, the study concluded that first quarter this year the average waiting time for payment increased by 6 days compared to the previous and is currently 3 months and 17 days. Almost what? fourth The invoice issued is not paid on time.
In addition, receivables over one year are growing, with 12.7% to 13.4% According to the calculation of the KRD after one year after the payment deadline, only every fourth invoice.
Source: Kurier PAP - www.kurier.pap.pl