Remember when placing a claim for collection

To state correctly the debtor’s name, address, and any company name in the invoice.To state the debtor’s civil or CVR registration numberTo state the correct corporate form, e.g. A/S or ApSTo charge a reminder fee of DKK 100 per reminder, however, not more than three reminders in totalTo claim interest 30 days after the date of your demand for payment. The interest rate permitted is the official lending rate plus 8%; however, with other options for business clientsTo notify the debtor that the claim will be placed for collection with a lawyer within 10 days, whereby further costs will incur

Documents to be enclosed

When placing the claim for collection, remember to enclose the following documents: Proof by way of invoice, instrument of debt, purchase contract or similar documentsCopies of reminders and demands for paymentStatement of accountAny quotation, order confirmation, or general terms and conditions handed overAny objections from the debtor – even if they may in your opinion be unfounded

This is how we attend to your case

When you have given us all the information required, we will consider the case and subsequently send the debtor a letter requesting payment. If the debtor is still unwilling to pay, the case will be brought before the enforcement court to be conducted by one of our lawyers. If the debtor owns something of value, a forced sale is an option.

Our specialized debt collection lawyers can help you get your lawful money

A deal is a deal; or, at least, it ought to be. Unfortunately, however, not everyone honour their agreements. And it is indeed frustrating when an outstanding amount remains unpaid.

HjulmandKaptain guarantees to do everything possible to make the debtor pay both his debt to you and your costs to us.

We have a team dedicated to conduct collection proceedings. We are therefore a qualified sparring partner to you throughout the entire process – right from being entrusted with your case until you have received your outstanding amount.

We assist both business people and private individuals

Irrespective of whether you contact us as a businessman or an individual, we can help you with the collection of claims based on invoices overdue, mortgages, or other payments agreements.

Sale of real estate by public auction

Our collection lawyers have great experience in conducting forced sales, primarily on behalf of mortgagees of real estate but also on behalf of judgment creditors whose rights are secured on the debtor’s property.

We can draw up particulars of sale for the purpose of a forced sale, ensuring that your statutory rights are protected and that you get the advice required for that purpose.

Costs of conducting a debt collection case

When you entrust us with a case concerning debt collection, we will do our utmost to protect your interests, both in terms of justice and economy. If you win the case, the debtor is generally ordered to pay your legal. Dependent on the character of the case, there may, however, also be costs payable by you.

Let HjulmandKaptain secure the collection of any amount due to you

If you have any questions or require assistance in collecting an outstanding amount, HjulmandKaptain’s debt collection team is prepared to assist you in obtaining the best possible outcome in precisely your case.

We are a certified link partner with the Danish register of debtors, RKI Kredit Information A/S

HjulmandKaptain is a certified link partner with RKI Kredit Information A/S, thus ensuring that our clients’ defaulters are registered with RKI Kredit Information A/S.

The procedure of a debt collection case

- To state correctly the debtor’s name, address, and any company name in the invoice.
- To state the debtor’s civil or CVR registration number
- To state the correct corporate form, e.g. A/S or ApS
- To charge a reminder fee of DKK 100 per reminder, however, not more than three reminders in total
- To claim interest 30 days after the date of your demand for payment. The interest rate permitted is the official lending rate plus 8%; however, with other options for business clients
- To notify the debtor that the claim will be placed for collection with a lawyer within 10 days, whereby further costs will incur
When placing the claim for collection, remember to enclose the following documents:
- Proof by way of invoice, instrument of debt, purchase contract or similar documents
- Copies of reminders and demands for payment
- Statement of account
- Any quotation, order confirmation, or general terms and conditions handed over
- Any objections from the debtor – even if they may in your opinion be unfounded

When you have given us all the information required, we will consider the case and subsequently send the debtor a letter requesting payment. If the debtor is still unwilling to pay, the case will be brought before the enforcement court to be conducted by one of our lawyers. If the debtor owns something of value, a forced sale is an option.