Debt Collection Netherlands

1. Is a court judgment needed in your country to enforce debts?	Yes
2. On average, how much does it cost, (court fees) to issue debt collection proceedings?	Sliding scale between €40 and €200, up to a claim of €10,000. Above this sum, 1.9% of the claim up to certain limits
3. Is there a procedure for claims that are not defended?	Yes
4. What is the average time from issue of proceedings to judgment, if not defended?	2 to 3 weeks
5. What is the average time from judgment to the first enforcement method by the court?	Enforcement can proceed by the client immediately after judgment!
6. Are any special procedures required to enforce judgment?	No
7. Can you recover legal costs from the Defendant (in whole or in part)?	Yes, depending on the amount of the claim
8. Can assets of the Defendant be seized to enforce judgment?	Yes, but also possible before porceedings are issued
9. If Yes how much does this cost (eg court fees)?	€70
10. Are these costs recoverable (from the assets seized)?	Yes