Only 20.2% of Portuguese companies paid suppliers on time in May, according to the Payment Study 2026 published by Informa D&B. This data places Portugal near the bottom of a comparison among 37 countries, revealing serious problems with payment punctuality among businesses.
The situation raises concerns for those receiving job offers, as delays in payments to suppliers may indicate financial difficulties that also affect employee salaries.
Informa D&B is the source responsible for the study, which analyzes European companies' payment habits and serves as a reference for evaluating organizations' financial health.
The central question the article raises is what can be discovered about a company before accepting a job offer, to avoid unpleasant surprises related to salary delays.
