Recovery & commercial
European payment order in Luxembourg
The European payment order is a simplified, written procedure (Regulation EC 1896/2006) that allows you to recover an uncontested pecuniary claim against a debtor in another EU State, without a hearing and with an enforceable title throughout the Union. The firm uses it for your cross-border unpaid debts.
When the claim is clear and undisputed, the European payment order is often the fastest and most economical route to obtain an enforceable title recognised across the EU.
If the debtor objects, the procedure shifts to litigation on the merits. Cerno Law Firm assesses whether it is appropriate and conducts the procedure.
The need
You have an unpaid and uncontested invoice against a debtor within the EU.
A standard domestic procedure would be slower and more costly.
The risk
An incomplete file leading to rejection, a poorly anticipated objection by the debtor, the claim becoming time-barred.
A badly completed form delays the whole recovery.
How we help
Assembling the file, filing the application for the order, monitoring service and obtaining the enforceable title.
Handling any objection and shifting to the merits if necessary.
Practice areas
When to call on the firm
- Recover a clear B2B claim within the EU.
- Avoid lengthy proceedings for an uncontested unpaid debt.
- Obtain a cross-border enforceable title quickly.
- Prepare an attachment once the title is obtained.
Method
Our engagement process
- 1
Information intake
You describe your need via a structured form or an initial call. Our digital tools serve only to organise this information and save time.
- 2
Lawyer qualification
Maître Maglo reviews your situation, identifies the legal issues and confirms the feasibility and exact scope of the engagement.
- 3
Transparent quote
You receive a clear fee proposal, a fixed fee or a range, before any engagement. Nothing is billed without your approval.
- 4
Legal work
The firm drafts, negotiates or litigates as required. Every deliverable is designed and approved by a lawyer admitted to the Luxembourg Bar.
- 5
Tracking and delivery
You follow your matter transparently and receive your finalised documents with the explanations you need.
Documents required
- • Invoices and proof of the claim
- • Contract and payment terms
- • The debtor's contact details within the EU
Deliverables
- • Application for a European order
- • Monitoring through to the enforceable title
- • Advice on enforcement
Indicative timing
In the absence of an objection, the procedure is generally completed within a few weeks.
Announced fixed fee
Depending on the amount and the complexity; external costs are separate.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should the European payment order be used?
For a civil or commercial pecuniary claim, uncontested, in a cross-border EU dispute (the creditor and the debtor are not in the same State, or the court is in another State).
What happens if the debtor contests the claim?
An objection brings the order procedure to an end and the dispute continues under ordinary civil procedure, unless the creditor has chosen otherwise.
Is the title enforceable throughout the EU?
Yes. A European payment order that has become enforceable is recognised and enforced in the other Member States without any intermediate procedure.
Let’s talk about your matter
Describe your situation: you receive an initial analysis and a transparent quote, with no obligation. One dedicated lawyer, from start to finish.