Factoring is a financial transaction and a type of debtor finance in which a business sells its accounts receivable (i.e., invoices) to a third party (called a factor) at a discount.
In math, factorization is when you break a number down into smaller numbers that, multiplied together, give you that original number. When you split a number into its factors or divisors, that's factorization. For example, factorization of the number 12 might look like 3 times 4.
Factoring is a financial transaction and a type of debtor finance in which a business sells its accounts receivable (i.e., invoices) to a third party (called a factor) at a discount.
The factoring company assesses the creditworthiness of the customers and the overall financial stability of the business. Typically, the factoring rates range from 1% to 5% of the invoice value, but they can be higher or lower depending on the specific circumstances.
Documents you will have to provide: Factoring application. Articles of Association or registered Amendments to the Articles of Association of your company. Annual report for the previous financial year. Financial report (balance sheet andf profit/loss statement) for the current year (for 3, 6 or 9 months, respectively)
Invoice factoring eligibility depends on what type of business you have, where you're located, the type of industry you work in, and whether or not you have any outstanding liens or tax balance. You'll also need to work with creditworthy customers, who aren't at risk of not paying their outstanding receivables.
Here's a breakdown of the basic invoice factoring requirements: Bank statements. Factoring application. Invoices you want to factor. Proof of delivery or service. Customer credit information. Accounts receivable aging report. Articles of incorporation or business registration.
In order to qualify for factoring, your company will need to have the following items: Invoices to factor. Creditworthy clients. A completed factoring application – apply now. An accounts receivable aging report. A business bank account. A tax ID number. A form of personal identification.