Regulator profile

SBC

Small Business Commissioner

Administrative Body UK-wide

What SBC does

Independent statutory complaints handler for small-business disputes about late payment and poor payment practices by larger businesses. Established by the Enterprise Act 2016. Publishes investigation reports and supports compliance with the Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017.

Sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). No direct enforcement powers — uses publicity, reporting and mediation.

Commercial DebtsPayment Practices

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Legislation that SBC directly enforces.

Secondary legislation

Legislation connected to SBC’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.

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