# Chasing Unpaid Invoices and Debt Collection

> Get legal help recovering unpaid invoices from clients who won't pay. Fixed price demand letter or debt collection advice. Free to post on iusmatch.

Unpaid invoices are one of the most common legal problems small businesses face. Get clear advice on your options and a formal demand letter drafted by a vetted legal professional — at a fixed price, with no commitment until you approve.

Most small business owners start by chasing an unpaid invoice themselves: a reminder email, a phone call, another email. After a while, the client stops responding and the debt starts to feel unrecoverable. But unpaid invoices do not have to be written off. A formal demand letter from a lawyer often produces payment where informal reminders have failed. And if it does not, there are legal routes available that most business owners do not know how to access.

## Why iusmatch

- **A formal demand letter that gets results**: A lawyer's letter carries weight that an email from you does not. A vetted legal professional drafts a formal demand letter on legal letterhead that clearly states the consequences of non-payment.

- **Clear advice on your legal options**: Counsel advises on the most effective route for recovering your debt, including summary proceedings, payment orders, and debt collection procedures under Dutch law.

- **Fixed price, no open-ended billing**: You see the full cost of the demand letter or advice before committing. No hourly billing.

## How it works

1. **Describe the debt and what has happened so far**: Log in, explain the amount owed, the basis for the debt, and what steps you have already taken. The platform generates a case summary for matched counsel.

2. **Receive proposals from matched counsel**: Vetted legal professionals respond with exactly what they will draft or advise, the timeline, and the fixed cost. You compare and choose.

3. **Get a formal letter sent and move toward recovery**: Your demand letter is drafted and sent. If further steps are needed, counsel advises on the most effective next move. All communication and documents in one place.

An unpaid invoice is not just a cash flow problem — it is a legal claim you have against another party. The question is not whether you have a right to be paid, but how effectively you pursue it.

Informal reminders work when the non-payment is a genuine oversight. But when a client has stopped responding, a formal legal demand changes the dynamic. A letter on legal letterhead, setting out the amount owed, the legal basis for the claim, the interest and costs accruing, and the consequences of continued non-payment, prompts action in the majority of cases.

If the demand letter does not produce payment, there are further options under Dutch law. Summary proceedings (kort geding) for urgent payment claims. A payment order (betalingsbevel) for undisputed debts. Court proceedings if the debt is disputed. The right route depends on the amount, the debtor, and whether the debt is contested.

iusmatch connects you with vetted legal professionals who handle debt recovery and can advise on the most effective approach for your situation. You post your question, describe the debt, and within hours receive specific proposals at a fixed price.

There are no platform fees for clients. If you have an unpaid invoice you have been putting off dealing with, now is the time to find out what you can actually do.

## Frequently asked questions

**Does a lawyer's demand letter actually work?**

In the majority of cases, yes. A formal demand letter from a lawyer signals that the creditor is serious and that legal proceedings are the next step if payment is not made. Many debtors pay at this stage to avoid the cost and inconvenience of court proceedings.

**What are my options if the demand letter is ignored?**

If payment is not made after a formal demand, you can pursue a payment order (betalingsbevel) for undisputed debts, or initiate court proceedings. For urgent cases, summary proceedings (kort geding) are an option. A legal professional will advise on the most appropriate route based on the amount and the debtor's circumstances.

**Can I claim interest and legal costs on top of the invoice amount?**

Yes. Under Dutch law, you are entitled to statutory commercial interest from the date the invoice was due. If you have included a late payment clause in your terms, the rate may be higher. Legal costs incurred in recovery can also be claimed in certain circumstances.

**What if the client disputes the invoice?**

A disputed debt changes the legal route. Rather than a payment order, you would need to initiate court proceedings in which the dispute is adjudicated. A legal professional will assess the strength of your position and advise on the best approach.

**How much does a demand letter or debt recovery advice cost?**

Each counsel sets their own price based on the scope of work. You see the full cost before committing. There are no platform fees for clients.

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