Debt recovery · Poland
Debt recovery in Poland
Recovery against Polish debtors in cooperation with our regular Polish lawyer. We coordinate the entire process and you communicate only with us.
What we'll do for you
In Poland, we work with our regular Polish lawyer. Nothing changes for you. You instruct us, communicate with us, and we coordinate the entire process.
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Assessment of the claim
We review the documents and tell you openly whether recovery is worthwhile and how to approach it.
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Demand under Polish law
A Polish lawyer prepares the letter before action: the debtor sees that you are taking the matter seriously in their own jurisdiction.
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Court recovery in Poland
If the demand does not work, we coordinate court proceedings, including representation by a Polish lawyer.
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One point of contact
You deal with us throughout, in Slovak or Czech. We handle translations and coordination with the Polish side.
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How it works
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- You provide the documentsday 0
You email us the invoices, contract and correspondence with the debtor.
- Assessment and proposed approach
Together with the Polish lawyer, we assess the prospects and propose an approach, including anticipated costs, in advance.
- Demand and recovery
We send a demand and, depending on the debtor's response, take further steps through to court proceedings and enforcement in Poland.
Poland is a third home market for Slovak and Czech businesses, and receivables arise there just as easily as at home. The difference is that a Slovak reminder does not work on a Polish debtor: effective pressure only arises when a lawyer handles the matter directly in the debtor’s jurisdiction.
That is exactly how we work. We have a long-standing relationship with our regular Polish lawyer, so you instruct us as you would in any other matter, and we ensure that the Polish process proceeds as it should. One point of contact, without having to search for a law firm in Warsaw.
No-obligation enquiry
Ready to start?
Send us an enquiry. We usually reply within 24 hours with a price confirmation and next steps. The first 30-minute consultation is free and commits you to nothing.
- 1Send your enquiry via this form
- 2Usually within 24 h you get a price confirmation and plan
- 3We start work only after your approval
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What clients ask
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Will I have to communicate with the Polish lawyer myself?
No. We handle all coordination, including translations. You communicate with our firm in Slovak or Czech and we keep you informed of progress.
Why not pursue the claim solely through Slovakia?
The most effective pressure on a Polish debtor is in their own jurisdiction: a demand from a Polish lawyer and, if necessary, proceedings before a Polish court. We consider European instruments, such as a European order for payment, depending on the nature of the case.
How much will it cost?
The proposed approach always includes anticipated costs, including the Polish lawyer's fees. We confirm them in advance, before starting any work.
Do you recover claims other than invoices in Poland?
Yes. By agreement, we also handle contractual claims, damages and freight disputes. Tell us what the matter involves and we will explain whether we can cover it through our Polish cooperation.
Legal Q&A
Common questions on this topic
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A Polish customer is moving money around. Can we preserve its account with a Polish bank before we sue?
Yes, a European Account Preservation Order can be used against a Polish company and before an action is brought. The application is lodged with the court having jurisdiction to decide the dispute over the claim; for goods delivered to Poland this tends to be a Polish court, while for delivery in Slovakia under the contract, or where a Slovak court has been agreed, a Slovak court may also have jurisdiction. In Poland the order is enforced by a judicial enforcement officer (komornik) and documents for that officer must be in Polish. Without a judgment you must evidence the risk of assets being dissipated and the likelihood of success on the substance, and expect to provide security.
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A Polish customer is not paying our invoices. Do we have to sue in Poland, or can we do so before a Slovak court?
A Polish company may be sued in Poland unless you have agreed exclusively on another court. A Slovak court has jurisdiction where, under the contract, the goods were delivered or the services provided in Slovakia, or where you agreed a Slovak court in writing. What decides is therefore the contract and the delivery terms, not the creditor’s seat. A Slovak judgment is then enforced in Poland without any declaration of enforceability, although we recommend serving the action and related documents on the debtor together with a Polish translation.
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We have a Slovak judgment against a Polish company. How do we enforce it in Poland?
A judgment of a Slovak court in a commercial matter is enforceable in Poland without any declaration of enforceability. You obtain from the Slovak court a certificate under Article 53 of the Brussels Ia Regulation and produce it, together with the judgment, to the Polish enforcement authority. The debtor may request a translation of the judgment into Polish and until then enforcement is limited to protective measures, so it is sensible to have the translation ready in advance. Enforcement may be refused only on narrowly defined grounds, not because the debtor disagrees with the judgment.
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Further reading
Small claims proceedings against a Polish company: when they are worthwhile and how they run
With a claim of up to EUR 5,000 against a Polish company, an ordinary action in Poland need not be the only route. The European Small Claims Procedure is written, form-based, and its judgment is enforced in Poland without recognition. We explain when it is worth more than a European payment order and what to watch for on costs.
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A Polish customer is not paying: which European tools work and when a Polish court is needed
Against a Polish company, a Slovak or Czech creditor has more tools available than simply suing in Poland: the European order for payment, the small claims procedure, an account preservation order and enforcement of a Slovak judgment without recognition. Which of them to choose depends on whether the debtor disputes the claim, how large it is and whether the assets may disappear.
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A Czech company with a Slovak debtor: four rules that work differently in Slovakia
A Czech company recovering an invoice in Slovakia naturally proceeds on Czech habits. Slovak law, however, ties costs to a pre-action demand differently, regulates the debtor's defence against a payment order differently, allocates the enforcement officer differently and calculates accessories differently. An overview for creditors from Czechia before the first step.
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