Our bilingual legal team helps businesses and individuals collect overdue payments across France.
Recover overdue invoices in France with real legal power — not generic reminders.
Unpaid invoices disrupt your company’s cashflow, weaken business planning, and create financial exposure, especially when dealing with French clients from abroad. Our law firm offers high-impact, legally-compliant unpaid invoice recovery throughout France, designed for foreign companies that need immediate action and enforceable solutions.
We represent service providers, suppliers, e-commerce companies, industrial groups, and international businesses seeking rapid recovery with minimal risk.
Recovering overdue invoices in France requires strict compliance with local procedures. Only French-qualified business lawyers can execute the full escalation path — from formal notice to asset seizures — ensuring your claim progresses efficiently and legally.
By working with us, you benefit from:
We begin with a demand letter (“mise en demeure”) drafted by a French attorney, which significantly increases pressure and signals real legal consequences. This phase resolves most overdue invoice cases quickly and cost-efficiently.
Includes:
Goal: Enforce compliance or recover damages without litigation.
When the debtor shows signs of insolvency, financial instability, or bad faith, we can initiate urgent asset-freezing measures to protect your interests.
We may freeze:
Our work includes:
Goal: Enforce compliance or recover damages without litigation.
For clear, uncontested unpaid invoices, this is the fastest collection method in France.
We handle:
Typical timeline: 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the court.
If the debtor disputes the invoice or raises objections, we pursue full litigation before the appropriate court (Commercial Court or Civil Court).
Our work includes:
We also enforce foreign judgments (EU, UK, US, Canada, etc.) in France.
From 750 € HT + success fee
→ Formal notice + negotiation + follow-up
From 1450 € HT + success fee
→ Filing, monitoring & enforceable court order
From 3490 € HT + success fee
→ Full representation until judgment
Quoted individually
→ Based on asset type & procedural complexity
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French law generally requires sending a formal demand letter (mise en demeure) before initiating legal proceedings. This letter must include the amount owed, a clear deadline, and supporting documents (invoice, contract, purchase order). It formally places the debtor in default and strengthens your legal position.
Yes. Under French law, late-payment interest applies automatically the day after the invoice’s due date. If the contract does not specify a rate, the statutory rate for late payments between professionals applies. A €40 recovery indemnity must also be added for B2B debts (Article D441-5 of the Commercial Code).
A disputed invoice cannot be recovered via the simple payment order. The creditor must instead initiate a référé provision (summary proceedings for provisional payment) or a full proceedings case before the Tribunal de commerce. The choice depends on the degree of dispute and available evidence
The standard limitation period for commercial debts is 5 years (Article L110-4 of the French Commercial Code). After this period, the creditor can no longer bring legal action unless specific interruptions occurred (e.g., partial payment, written acknowledgement, legal filing).
The Injonction de payer (Payment Order) is the quickest route. It is a simplified, written procedure for undisputed debts. Judges often deliver an order within 2–6 weeks depending on the court. If the debtor does not oppose it, the order becomes enforceable and can be executed by a commissaire de justice (bailiff).
Yes, under certain conditions. French law allows precautionary measures (saisies conservatoires) if the creditor can show (1) the debt is likely valid and (2) there is a risk of non-payment. A judge’s authorisation is often required. These measures can secure bank accounts, vehicles, or real estate.
Send us your unpaid invoices and documents, and our lawyers will review your case at no cost.
You receive a clear recovery evaluation and an initial debtor check within 48 hours.
Our lawyers review your contracts and terms to add protective clauses—retention of title, penalties, guarantees—so you avoid future non-payment.
Strengthen your legal framework before issues arise.
Absolutely. Non-French companies can file a payment order or lawsuit in France if the contract, the service performed, or the debtor is located in France. The court may require documents translated into French by a certified sworn translator.
Essential documents include:
Proper documentation strengthens chances of obtaining a quick judgment.
A commissaire de justice handles enforcement. They may:
They act under the authority of the court, and enforcement begins as soon as the judgment becomes executory.
Partially. The creditor may recover:
Courts may also award additional reimbursement under Article 700 of the French Code of Civil Procedure based on fairness.
We offer a comprehensive range of debt collection services designed to recover outstanding payments efficiently and professionally. From amicable settlement negotiations and formal demand letters to legal recovery actions and enforcement proceedings, our team has the experience and resources to manage all aspects of the debt recovery process while maintaining strong client relationships.
