Self Employed: Advice for invoice non-payment by Dutch company

EleyD

Hi,

Whilst I can read a lot about Letters of Action in relation UK businesses and non-payment of invoices, does anyone know what course of action is possible when the company not making payment is EU based (Dutch in this instance)?

Also, if a 'deferral' of a portion of further invoices is agreed by way of email correspondence do I have a leg to stand on in demanding these payments at some point down the line?

Thanks in advance.

ESKIMO

Is there not a reason for a non-payment of the invoice? Try to establish that first. There may be a good reason for it.

Any damaged/faulty items/goods/services? Or a case of just a 'late payment'?

ESKIMO

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EleyD

Sorry, I didn't make it clear in my original post.

It's a bit of a long story but I have basically employed by them in a self-employed capacity here in the UK) for a number of years. Invoices and payments were going fine until the business hit cashflow issues and payments began to fall short of full amount. All these shortfalls added together now equate to several thousand pounds.

Basically it's a cashflow problem that has caused the shortfalls to begin and whilst a working relationship continues for a now agreed reduced monthly rate ( remainder is 'deferred' until times improve ??) these former (not agreed) shortfalls remain, hence second point in my original post.

I'm basically looking at what the correct / best course of action is to try and get paid the outstanding shortfall amount if the continued friendly, friendly approach fails?

Could I ulitmately hold them to account on the so-called deferred payments also?

Thanks.

EleyD

Appreciate that link but I'm looking for guidance specifically around the fact that I am in the UK and they are in Holland. Is there such a thing as a EU Small Claims Court?

" .... if you don't pay me in the next 7 days, I'll will have no alternative but to take my claim to .. Brussels!!?" :eek:

EleyD

Eskimo - off the back of your link and a little further searching I've found what I think i was looking for in the form of the EC Directive to member states that deals with late payment legislation and chargeable interest. Thanks.


Can't post link to site it seems, but document you should look for on ec.europa.eu site is :

Directive 2000/35/EC (to be superseded by 2011/7/EU by 2013)