Debt Collectors in 160+ Countries

Many countries require foreign creditors to use a locally licensed collection agency—you cannot simply pursue debtors directly from abroad.

The EU Late Payment Directive (2011/7/EU) limits B2B payment terms to 60 days in EU member states, with statutory interest on late payments.

Some jurisdictions like the UAE and Saudi Arabia have specialized commercial courts (DIFC Courts, Saudi Commercial Courts) that handle debt disputes separately from civil courts.

The New York Convention (1958) enables enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in 170+ signatory countries—often faster than court judgments.

Verify the debtor's legal entity name in their country's commercial registry before collection—trade names often differ from legal entities.

Verify whether your contract specifies governing law and jurisdiction—this determines which country's courts have authority.

Verify currency and exchange rate clauses in your contract before stating the amount due internationally.

Verify the statute of limitations in the debtor's country—it varies widely from 2 years (some EU countries) to 15+ years (parts of the Middle East).

Verify any import/export documentation requirements before claiming delivery was accepted—customs documents often serve as proof.

Verify whether the debtor's country requires demand letters in the local language—some jurisdictions won't recognize English-only notices.