Natural Gas Distribution Business Guide
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All 3 Documented Cases
Delayed Cash Recovery from Industrial Customers
AED 5M-15M annually per AED 100M revenue base; typical 2-4% of receivables pool written off; 15-25 days excess DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)Natural gas B2B customers (industrial users, commercial facilities) operate on account-based billing. Delayed collection processes, manual invoice verification, and weak escalation procedures cause cash conversion cycles to extend beyond contractual terms, creating working capital drag.
Bad Debt Provisioning & Tax Compliance Violations
AED 500K-2M annually in FTA audit corrections; 5-15% penalty surcharge on disallowed bad debt deductions; Administrative fines for incomplete records: AED 50K-250K per audit cycleFTA audits require evidence of bad debt provisioning methodology and write-off approval chains. Companies using manual spreadsheets or inconsistent policies face FTA disallowance of deductions, resulting in additional tax liability plus penalties. Non-compliance also delays e-Invoicing mandate readiness (ASP appointment required by July 2026).
Churn Due to Poor Dispute Resolution & Collection Aggression
AED 10M-30M annually lost to customer churn; 5-15% annual customer attrition rate in competitive segments; Reduced customer lifetime value: AED 2M-8M per lost industrial accountIndustrial gas customers value flexibility during seasonal downturns or supply chain disruptions. Companies with rigid collection policies or slow invoice dispute resolution face defection to competitors. Manual collection processes create 20-30 day response times on customer inquiries, driving frustration.