European payment order

1 Existence of an order for payment procedure

There is no specific national ‘order for payment’ other than that provided for in Regulation 1896/2006, for the application of which a procedural regulation has been adopted.

1.1 Scope of procedure

1.1.1 What types of claims are eligible (e.g. only pecuniary claims, only contractual claims etc.)?

Not applicable.

1.1.2 Is there an upper limit regarding the value of the claim?

Not applicable.

1.1.3 Is the use of that procedure optional or obligatory?

Not applicable.

1.1.4 Is the procedure available if the defendant lives in another Member State or in a third country?

Not applicable.

1.2 Competent court

Not applicable.

1.3 Formal requirements

1.3.1 Is the use of a standardised form obligatory? (if yes, where can that form be obtained?)

Not applicable.

1.3.2 Is representation by a lawyer required?

Not applicable.

1.3.3 In how much detail do I have to describe the reason for the claim?

Not applicable.

1.3.4 Is it necessary to present written evidence of the claim at issue? If yes, which documents are admissible as proof?

Not applicable.

1.4 Rejection of application

Not applicable.

1.5 Appeal

Not applicable.

1.6 Statement of opposition

Not applicable.

1.7 Effect of statement of opposition

Not applicable.

1.8 Effect of lack of statement of opposition

1.8.1 What needs to be done in order to obtain an enforceable decision?

Not applicable.

1.8.2 Is this decision final or is there still a possibility for the defendant to appeal against that decision?

Not applicable.