Cross-border character
The procedure concerns civil and commercial monetary claims with a cross-border element. Jurisdiction and the nature of the claim should be assessed before the application is made.
Uncontested claim
The procedure is designed for claims that are not contested. If the defendant objects, the further route depends on the applicable procedural framework.
Documents and formulation
The amount, basis of the claim, interest, party details and jurisdictional basis should be stated accurately to avoid delay caused by formal deficiencies.
Enforcement abroad
Before starting, it is useful to consider where the debtor’s assets are located and what practical enforcement steps will be required in that country.
Before seeking advice
Assess whether the monetary claim is cross-border and within the procedure’s scope. It is not a universal mechanism for all foreign debts. Prepare the basis of the debt, principal and interest calculations, debtor identity and service details. Plan for an objection as well: submitting the application does not guarantee that the matter will remain in a simplified procedure.