Slovak companies trade with Czechia every day, and unpaid invoices arise there every day too. Most creditors make the same mistake: they spend a long time chasing cross-border debts themselves before writing them off as “unrecoverable”. The reality is different.
Step 1: A demand that cannot be ignored
A letter before action from a lawyer registered with the Czech Bar Association carries more weight than a tenth reminder from accounts. It shows the debtor that you are serious, understand the Czech environment and will go to court next. A surprisingly large proportion of claims are paid at this stage.
Step 2: A Czech payment order
If the demand fails, the next step is an application for a payment order before a Czech court. For undisputed claims supported by an invoice, delivery note and order, this is an effective route to an enforceable title, often without a hearing.
Step 3: Enforcement
Once the title is final, an enforcement officer takes over. Enforcement proceedings in Czechia have their own rules. Knowing them helps select a process that actually leads to recovery.
Why one firm instead of two
A common scenario is a Slovak creditor whose Slovak lawyer hires a Czech firm for the Czech proceedings. The result is duplicated communication, duplicated billing and lost information. We are registered with both bar associations, so we handle the full process from demand to enforcement ourselves. It also works in reverse, for Czech creditors with Slovak debtors.
For suitable claims, we can link part of our fee to successful recovery. As with everything we do, the terms are agreed in advance.
This article provides general legal information as at 8 July 2026. It does not constitute legal services or advice on your specific matter. Laws change and the details of your situation may differ. Check the appropriate course of action or contact us before making a decision.
