France/Lyon

    Debt Collection Agency Lyon — B2B Debt Recovery for Industrial Invoices

    If you need to collect an unpaid business invoice in Lyon, the most effective approach is evidence-first recovery with a clear escalation timeline. Industrial and B2B supply-chain debts often hinge on acceptance criteria, delivery proof, and clear scope documentation.

    Note: This page is general information, not legal advice.

    Who this is for

    • Manufacturers, distributors, and industrial service providers with Lyon-area debtors.
    • Exporters selling into Lyon-region companies on credit terms.
    • AR and credit control teams needing structured escalation and reporting.

    What we collect (B2B only)

    • Commercial invoices (goods/services), PO/contract balances, delivered-scope milestones.

    How the process works (5 steps)

    1

    Intake & strength check

    Documents + entity + dispute triage

    2

    Amicable outreach

    With a firm cadence

    3

    Formal demand

    With a cure date

    4

    Negotiation → written commitment

    Pay / short plan / approved settlement

    5

    Escalation review

    Only with your approval

    Lyon-specific realities (what changes the approach)

    Technical disputes happen

    Specs, quality, and scope should be forced into a written, evidence-based position early.

    Acceptance proof is leverage

    Sign-off, testing results, delivery notes, and email acceptance reduce stalling.

    Group structures matter

    Confirm you're chasing the correct legal entity and payment center.

    Professional, structured tone

    Preserves relationships while keeping pressure credible.

    What to submit (document checklist)

    • PO/contract/accepted quote + invoice(s) + statement of account
    • Delivery/acceptance proof (sign-off, test reports, implementation logs)
    • Change orders/variations (if any)
    • Communication log + debtor contacts + entity details

    Reporting & transparency

    Stage tracking

    Next action + due date visibility

    Decision gates

    Clear recommendations when escalation is needed

    Evidence archive

    Complete documentation per case

    Pricing (success-based)

    Success-based typically means fees apply only when funds are recovered, with terms agreed before starting.

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