Regulator profile
SBC
Small Business Commissioner
Administrative Body2 areas of regulation · 1 law enforced · 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.
Additional information
Sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). No direct enforcement powers — uses publicity, reporting and mediation.
Contact SBC
Types of regulation
Legal framework
Legislation that SBC directly enforces.
Secondary legislation
- Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2013 UK Statutory Instrument 2013
Related legislation
Legislation connected to SBC's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Administered / monitored
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LPCDIA 1998
UK Act of Parliament 1998
Coverage area
UK-wide