What are Debtors?

Debtors are individuals or businesses that owe money to your company for goods sold or services provided on credit. Understanding what are debtors is crucial for UK small businesses as they represent outstanding invoices and directly impact your cash flow, working capital, and financial planning for both limited companies and sole traders.

Jordan Macey MAAT qualified GoForma contractor accountant

Written by AAT

What are Debtors?

<p>The term ‘debtor' refers to an individual or company that owes money, or is in debt to an individual or organisation. An example would be a customer that has purchased a product or service from your business. In the <a href="https://www.goforma.com/small-business-accounting/what-is-balance-sheet-profit-loss" target="_blank">balance sheet</a>, debtors are listed under the current assets section.</p>



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