We check the claim.
Contract, invoices, delivery or service evidence, due date, jurisdiction and debtor information.
Kreedix / Creditors
International debt collection
A debtor abroad. A plan built around the country and claim.
We assess the documents, debtor's location, jurisdiction and likely costs before choosing out-of-court contact or a suitable legal procedure.
Request an assessment ↗Our work
One claim. A country-specific plan.
Sending an Estonian invoice again may not be enough. We first establish the debtor's location, whether the claim can be proved and where proceedings make sense.
We seek an agreement.
We choose a contact method and seek payment or a realistic schedule. A local partner may be needed.
We choose the procedure.
We compare court, enforcement and translation costs against the claim and recovery prospects.
EU claims
Which procedure fits your claim?
That depends on whether the claim is disputed, its amount, jurisdiction and whether you already have an enforceable decision.
European order for payment
A common form for cross-border monetary claims. The debtor has 30 days after service to object. An objection may lead to ordinary proceedings.
European Small Claims Procedure
May also be used for a disputed claim. Interest and costs are excluded when assessing the €5,000 threshold. The procedure does not apply in Denmark.
Enforcement in another country
We check which certificate accompanies the decision and where to apply. Enforcement follows the rules of the country of execution.
Country-specific solution
EU procedures are not worldwide. We assess local law, jurisdiction and the need for a partner separately.
The European order for payment and Small Claims Procedure do not apply in Denmark. A procedure cannot guarantee recovery if the debtor lacks funds or assets.
Getting started
Send the documents you already have.
Do not order translations before we know which country and procedure require them.
Useful information
- Debtor name, country and known contacts.
- Contract or order, invoices and evidence of delivery or service.
- Payment history, reminders and debtor responses.
- Jurisdiction and governing-law terms, if agreed.
- Any existing judgment or other enforceable document.
If limitation may be close, include the dates of the last payment and acknowledgement of debt.
Price
A country-specific quote before proceedings.
No one price fits all countries. Our quote separates Kreedix's fee from possible third-party costs.
Request a quote ↗What will the quote explain?
- The country and first step.
- Whether Kreedix's fee is fixed or depends on recovery.
- Any local partner or translation.
- Possible court and enforcement costs and who initially pays them.
We do not order paid third-party work without prior agreement. Service terms ↗
Frequently asked questions
Before submitting a foreign claim.
The first practical questions are whether the debtor can be found, the claim proved and expected recovery justified by the costs.
Can an Estonian agency collect from a foreign company?
Yes. We assess the claim in Estonia and build a plan; further work depends on the debtor's country and documents.
Must the case always go to a foreign court?
Not necessarily. Contract terms, parties' locations and applicable rules determine jurisdiction.
When does a European order for payment fit?
For a cross-border monetary claim that the debtor does not dispute. An objection may require another court procedure. It does not apply in Denmark.
Is there a procedure for a claim up to €5,000?
Yes, the European Small Claims Procedure may apply to suitable cross-border civil or commercial claims, excluding interest and costs from the threshold. It does not apply in Denmark.
Can an Estonian judgment be enforced abroad?
In the EU, an enforceable Estonian decision can generally be submitted with the required documents to another member state's enforcement authority. Outside the EU we check local requirements.
Must I translate documents immediately?
No. The need and language depend on the selected country, authority and procedure. We agree translation costs before ordering.
Is international collection free for the client?
It requires a country-specific quote. We separate Kreedix's fee from partner, translation, court and enforcement costs.
Is recovery guaranteed?
No. It depends on evidence, the debtor and available assets. We explain known risks before an expensive step.
Official guidance: European Commission — order for payment ↗, Your Europe — small claims ↗.
Next step
Send us the foreign unpaid invoice.
Tell us the country, amount and due date, and include the documents you already have.
Request a country-specific quote ↗All services ↗