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Money/monetary claims

Information on legislation, procedures, fees and forms regarding financial issues

 

EU law on civil and commercial litigation can be used in cases which have a cross-border element to claim money owed, and enforce payment orders or insolvency.

European payment order

The European Payment Order is a simplified procedure for cross-border monetary claims which are uncontested by the defendant, based on standard forms.

Small claims

The European Small Claims procedure is designed to simplify and speed up cross-border claims of up to €5000.

Insolvency/bankruptcy

If a company or entrepreneur gets into financial distress, or cannot pay its debts, specific proceedings are available in every country to address the situation inclusively, involving all the creditors (parties who are owed money).

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