Debt Collection in Switzerland
We specialise in professional debt collection in Switzerland, assisting businesses, law firms and high-net-worth individuals in recovering outstanding debts of EUR/USD 250,000 and above – efficiently and in full compliance with Swiss law.
With in-depth knowledge of Swiss debt enforcement procedures and a trusted network of local experts, we develop tailored strategies aligned with the formal legal requirements and economic conditions in Switzerland.
Proven Local Partnerships for Efficient Enforcement
Thanks to long-standing collaborations with experienced debt collection agencies, law firms and investigative services based directly in Switzerland, we ensure your claims are enforced efficiently and professionally – from initiating a debt enforcement request (Betreibungsbegehren) to potential asset seizure.
Local Expertise & International Network
We understand the legal, economic and cultural particularities of Switzerland and apply this knowledge strategically to recover your claims discreetly and successfully.
Above-Average Success Rates
Our approach goes far beyond sending reminders. We combine tried-and-tested procedures under Swiss debt enforcement law with individually tailored measures to pursue your claims in a focused and legally compliant manner.
Your Debt Collector in Switzerland
With over 20 years of experience in international enforcement management and a strong track record of successful cases, we are your reliable partner for debt collection in Switzerland. Our experts coordinate all measures locally and support you personally throughout the entire process.
Our clients – ranging from international corporations to private individuals – value our high success rates, transparency, and legally compliant approach.
Each debt recovery process begins with a thorough review of your claim. To do so, we require meaningful documentation such as contracts, debt acknowledgements or existing court judgments. Based on this, we develop a customised strategy tailored to the formalised enforcement process in Switzerland and the specific aspects of your case.
We prioritise direct contact with the debtor and aim to resolve the matter amicably, without court intervention. If necessary, we initiate proceedings via the competent Swiss debt enforcement office (Betreibungsamt) – a core step in Swiss debt recovery. Thanks to our local network and international resources, we are also able to trace assets with precision – even in cases initially considered unrecoverable.
Our Tailored Service for Switzerland
Successful debt collection in Switzerland requires more than standardised procedures. The formal enforcement process, the regional responsibilities of the Betreibungsämter (debt enforcement offices), and the specifics of Swiss law make a customised approach essential. That’s why we offer:
- Non-Binding Case Assessment: We analyse your claim free of charge, evaluating its prospects by reviewing limitation periods, evidentiary documents and enforceability within the Swiss legal framework.
- Transparent Fee Structure: Our services are primarily success-based. An agreed advance retainer is offset against the success fee in the event of a successful recovery.
- Legal Expertise: To enforce your claim effectively, we work with experienced Swiss law firms specialising in debt enforcement proceedings, Rechtsöffnung (court authorisation to proceed), and asset seizure (Pfändung).
- Discretion and Professionalism: We safeguard your reputation as a creditor while managing the entire collection process on your behalf.
Especially in complex cases or when dealing with unwilling debtors, we develop bespoke strategies that account for both the legal framework and the economic context of each case. This enables us to achieve results where others may already have given up.
How to Get Your Money Back
Step 1: Get in touch
Contact us without obligation and describe your specific debt collection case.
Step 2: Review and Assessment
We carefully review the details of your situation and assess the prospects of successfully recovering your claim.
Step 3: Customized Offer
Based on our assessment, we will present you with a transparent offer.
Step 4: Security Deposit & Mandate Assignment
By paying the security deposit, which will be refunded or offset against the success fee upon successful resolution, your case is officially accepted.
Important to know:
- Security deposit as a prerequisite: We cannot take on mandates purely on a success-fee basis without a deposit, as effective debt recovery requires substantial preliminary work and resources.
- Minimum claim amount: Only claims starting from USD/EUR 250,000 can be processed.
- Requirements for collection: A sufficiently substantiated claim (preferably with a court order) is required.
Frequently asked questions about debt collection in Switzerland
We work with a proven network of debt collection specialists and lawyers in almost all European countries. This enables us to efficiently overcome legal, cultural and linguistic hurdles and enforce your claims across borders.
In Switzerland, debt collection proceedings usually begin with a debt enforcement request to the competent debt enforcement office. This office issues the debtor with a payment order. If the debtor responds with an objection, the proceedings can be continued through legal proceedings (in the case of acknowledgement of debt) or ordinary court proceedings. If there is no objection, an application can be made directly for seizure or realisation.
Ideally, we need the following documents to check your claim:
- Contractual agreements
- invoices
- Correspondence with the debtor
- Acknowledgements of debt or judgements already obtained
The more complete your documents, the more targeted and faster we can act.
We specialise in cross-border debt collection cases. As an internationally active debt collection company, we take on the coordination, but work with local partners in Switzerland who take on the legal enforcement.