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Debt recovery in Italy

From an unpaid invoice to enforcement: documents, payment demands, procedures and costs.

6 articles

01

Debt collection in Italy: where to start if you are abroad

Debt collection and recovery in Italy for creditors abroad: unpaid invoices, payment demands, court options, enforcement and costs.

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02

Unpaid invoice from an Italian customer: which documents do you need?

Documents for recovering an unpaid invoice in Italy: accepted orders, delivery evidence, payment records, electronic invoices and missing documents.

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03

Payment demands in Italy: what to send and what to agree

Payment demands in Italy: what to include, proof of delivery, PEC, repayment plans and settlement terms for creditors dealing with Italian debtors.

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04

Italian payment order: how a decreto ingiuntivo works

Italian payment order (decreto ingiuntivo): written evidence, service, opposition and enforcement explained for creditors outside Italy.

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05

European Payment Order or Small Claims: which route for an Italian debt?

European Payment Order or Small Claims for an Italian debt: eligibility, the €5,000 limit, opposition, documents and practical filing checks.

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Debt collection costs in Italy: is enforcement worth pursuing?

Debt collection costs in Italy: legal fees, court charges, debtor checks and enforcement. Assess recovery prospects before authorising the next stage.

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