European Order for Payment procedure
Are you dealing with an overseas debtor who is unwilling to settle your invoices? Consider the European Order for Payment. This straightforward procedure is applicable in all EU Member States (except Denmark) and allows you to efficiently collect international claims.
Applying for the European Order for Payment
The European Order for Payment procedure is an effective judicial process for handling international claims. It is a relatively simple process that works the same way in all EU member states, except Denmark. As a creditor, you need to fill out Form A of Annex I of the EOP Regulation and submit it to the court along with supporting documents. The court will decide on the case in writing.
The processing times for this procedure are relatively short, meaning you can obtain a court ruling on your debt collection case quickly. Although the costs are also relatively low, the European Order for Payment procedure is only suitable for undisputed claims. If you are in dispute with your European trading partner, the European Order for Payment cannot be initiated. In such cases, you will need to consider other legal options.
European Order for Payment procedure
Which court can solve your debt collection case?
When agreeing on the terms and condition in your contract, you can make agreements on the competent court in the event of a payment conflict. If no agreements have been made, then the court in your debtor’s country is considered the competent court and you will have to litigate abroad.
If you file your debt collection case with the wrong court, this can cause delays in the process. Once applying for the European Order for Payment procedure, the court will first view your case. If they cannot process the case, they will inform you. You will then have to repeat the process with the correct court. With our debt collection specialists by your side, your time will not be wasted. We can act swiftly on your behalf to ensure the case is filed with the correct court so that you can retrieve your payment as soon as possible.
Bierens and its team of international lawyers understand the needs of companies and can adapt to any situation.Lea Macedoni / Alessi
Do you need a lawyer for the European Order for Payment?
Our lawyers can help you to initiate the European Order for Payment procedure. Although this is a relatively simple procedure, it is important that the form correctly completed. If mistakes are made, the court may reject your request. More specifically, when dealing with an international debtor, the form will also have to be translated. The European Order for Payment will have to be drafted in the language of the court where the case will be filed. Additional costs will be charged, and if the form is not correctly translated your request may be denied. With our debt collection specialists by your side, your time will not be wasted. We can act swiftly on your behalf to ensure the case is filed with the correct court and drafted in the same language as your debtor.
Why choose Bierens Collection Attorneys
When should you issue a European Order of Payment?
Debt collection case less than €5,000?
If your claim is less than €5,000, then you can consider the European Small Claims procedure instead. This is an efficient and fast procedure for small claims. The European Small Claims procedure is reasonably similar to the European Order of Payment, but different conditions may apply. Our debt collection specialists will be happy to assist you in determining the right approach for your debt collection case.
Bierens are specialists in the field of business-to-business debt recovery. Their approach stands for quality, decisiveness, and results, which is exactly what KLM is looking forBen Blad / KLM
More information about the European Order for Payment
Our 35 international lawyers are specialists in debt collection across Europe. From the moment you transfer your case, we will do our utmost to resolve the matter as soon as possible. If you would like more information about the European Order for Payment, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.