Businesses owed money

Can you help where the debtor is overseas?

Cross-border debts bring extra questions: language, time zones, local rules and which courts apply. Getting the paperwork right up front matters more than usual.

What to have ready

An optional checklist, not a requirement

You don't need to tick anything or have every item before you get in touch. Having these to hand can save time later. If something is missing, just tell us. Your ticks stay on this page and aren't sent to us.

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Discuss a debt

How we help

  1. Review whether and how the account can be pursued

  2. Make contact in an appropriate way for the country

  3. Explain any additional steps or costs before they happen

What can happen next

Every case is different. Depending on the evidence and how the other side responds, an account may be paid in full, paid in part, settled by agreement, placed on hold while something is checked, or closed. We will not promise a result before we have looked at the details.

Worth knowing

Options and timescales vary by country.