UK introduces new law to tackle late payments for small businesses

英国、中小企業向けの支払い遅延対策として新法を導入

更新日: 2026年6月7日 02:15

In May 2026, the UK government introduced the Small Business Protections Bill, representing the most significant crackdown on late payment practices in over 25 years.

2026年5月、英国政府は中小企業保護法案を提出しました。

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Late payments cost the UK economy roughly £11 billion each year and contribute to the closure of 38 businesses daily.

これは過去25年以上で最も重要な支払遅延慣習への取締りとなります。

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This legislation aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by creating a fairer, more disciplined business environment.

支払遅延は、英国経済に毎年約110億ポンドの損失をもたらし、毎日38社の企業が倒産に追い込まれる原因となっています。

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Key reforms include capping payment terms at 60 days for large firms and making 8% statutory interest on late payments mandatory.

この法案は、より公正で規律あるビジネス環境を整えることで、中小・中堅企業(SME)を支援することを目的としています。

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Furthermore, the Small Business Commissioner will receive enhanced powers to investigate poor practices and impose significant fines on persistent offenders.

意図的な遅延を防ぐため、請求書の異議申し立てには30日の期限が設けられました。

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Large companies may also be required to publicly disclose their payment performance, ensuring accountability at the board level.

さらに、中小企業コミッショナーには、悪質な慣習を調査し、違反を繰り返す企業に高額な罰金を科す権限が強化されます。

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Currently moving through the House of Lords, the legislation intends to be a non-waivable provision, preventing large corporations from using private contracts to bypass these new protections for smaller suppliers.

また、建設部門における保留金の不払いも禁止されます。

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What is the primary goal of the Small Business Protections Bill?

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To create a fairer business environment by addressing late payment practices.

What is the new mandatory payment term cap for large firms paying small suppliers?

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60 days.

How much does the UK economy lose annually due to late payments?

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Approximately £11 billion.

What happens if a large company has poor payment records under the new law?

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They may be required to publicly disclose their payment performance and explain improvement steps.

What is the role of the Small Business Commissioner under the new legislation?

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To investigate poor payment practices and impose fines on persistent offenders.

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