Claims are not collected by waiting, but by procedure. Dimov & Partners handles debt collection for companies and individuals across North Macedonia: from the first demand letter to enforcement, with experience from more than 30,000 handled cases. The first step is an assessment of collectability, so you know where you stand before any cost is incurred.
In short: a law firm in North Macedonia collects your claim through a written demand, a notarial payment order or a lawsuit, and then enforcement. Foreign creditors are represented under power of attorney, without travelling, and receive a written assessment of collectability before any cost.
What does the service cover?
- Pre-litigation demand letters and out-of-court collection
- Motions for a notarial payment order for undisputed invoices (an enforceable document)
- Litigation for disputed claims
- Enforcement before an enforcement agent: bank accounts, wages, movable and immovable property
- Securing claims: bill of exchange, pledge, bank guarantee
- Systematised mass collection for companies with a large number of debtors
- Cooperation with foreign law firms for debtors outside North Macedonia
Why Dimov & Partners?
- A proven system built on more than 30,000 cases, not case-by-case improvisation
- An honest assessment of collectability before you incur costs
- Transparent costs and regular updates on every case
Key facts at a glance
- General limitation period for contractual monetary claims is 5 years; periodic claims (interest, instalments, rent) become time-barred after 3 years (Law on Obligations)
- For an invoice evidenced by credible documents, a notarial payment order skips the lawsuit: the debtor has 8 days to object, and without objection the order becomes a directly enforceable instrument
- Enforcement is conducted by private enforcement agents (since 2017): bank accounts, salaries, movables, immovables, shares and receivables
- Court fee for a payment claim starts at 480 MKD; for a claim of 1.000.000 MKD it is 20.000 MKD for a legal-person claimant (natural persons pay at most 6.000 MKD)
- Foreign creditors are represented under power of attorney and do not need to travel to North Macedonia
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreign company collect a debt in North Macedonia without a local lawyer?
No. Representation before Macedonian courts, notaries and enforcement agents requires a locally licensed attorney. The cooperation runs fully in writing: you send the documents, we assess collectability and propose the fastest route (notarial payment order, lawsuit or direct enforcement).
How long does debt collection take?
It depends on whether the debt is disputed. Undisputed invoices through a notarial payment order are the fastest route; disputed claims are resolved in litigation. One thing is certain: time works against the creditor, so the sooner you start, the better.
What if the debtor has no assets?
Before starting proceedings we assess collectability: bank accounts, assets, and the debtor's business activity. If collection looks hopeless, we will tell you that honestly before any unnecessary costs arise.
Do you take on older debts as well?
Yes, but claims are subject to limitation periods. Bring your documentation for assessment as soon as possible: once the limitation periods expire, even the most well-founded debt becomes uncollectible.
What documents do I need to start collecting a debt?
Invoices, contracts, delivery notes and a statement of the account are the usual starting set. Claims evidenced by such credible documents qualify for the notarial payment order, the fastest route. Send scans for a first assessment and we will tell you exactly what is missing.
What does debt collection in North Macedonia cost?
The official fees are transparent: the court fee for a payment claim starts at 480 MKD and follows the value of the claim (for a claim of 1.000.000 MKD it is 20.000 MKD for a legal-person claimant, while natural persons pay at most 6.000 MKD). Before any cost, you receive a written assessment of collectability and a fee proposal, with no obligation.
Related guides
- How to collect a debt: from demand letter to enforcement agent
- Preventive law: secure your claims in time
- Corporate Legal Assistance for Companies
- Company Formation & Investment in North Macedonia
Related practice areas: Corporate and Commercial Law
Do you have unpaid claims?
Bring your documentation to a meeting: you will get a clear assessment of collectability and costs, with no obligation.
Book a ConsultationThis text is general legal information and does not constitute legal advice for a specific case. For advice tailored to your situation, consult a lawyer.