Debt Collection Austria

1. Is a court judgment needed in your country to enforce debts?	Yes, except enforceable declared notarial acts (bank loans)
2. On average, how much does it cost, (court fees) to issue debt collection proceedings?	Costs depend on value of debt
3. Is there a procedure for claims that are not defended?	Yes (default action)
4. What is the average time from issue of proceedings to judgment, if not defended?	Approx 6 weeks to legal force (res judicata)
5. What is the average time from judgment to the first enforcement method by the court?	From judgment to enforcement order approx two weeks; from then to enforcement by the bailiff, approx three months
6. Are any special procedures required to enforce judgment?	Generally No
7. Can you recover legal costs from the Defendant (in whole or in part)?	Yes ‘in whole’
8. Can assets of the Defendant be seized to enforce judgment?	Yes
9. If Yes how much does this cost (eg court fees)?	Fees/costs depend on amount of debt and enforcement method
10. Are these costs recoverable (from the assets seized)?	Yes