Recently, the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has been very active in the field of the so-called payment gridlocks. Under the law, a fine may be imposed for excessive delays in payments in commercial transactions. In recent months, the President of UOKiK has initiated a number of proceedings against large enterprises on this account. In addition, by 31 January 2021, large enterprises (with a turnover above EUR 50,000,000) must submit reports on payment deadlines applied in transactions with business partners.
Payment gridlocks: audit of payment deadline solutions
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Recently, the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has been very active in the field of the so-called payment gridlocks. Under the law, a fine may be imposed for excessive delays in payments in commercial transactions. In recent months, the President of UOKiK has initiated a number of proceedings against large enterprises on this account. In addition, by 31 January 2021, large enterprises (with a turnover above EUR 50,000,000) must submit reports on payment deadlines applied in transactions with business partners.
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Krzysztof Zięba
Attorney-at-law / Partner / Head of FMCG, Retail & Automotive, Trade & Distribution Practices