A contract, invoice or transfer confirmation can help explain a claim, but does not replace a judgment. If the debtor has moved abroad, start by gathering evidence and assessing possible routes.
Organise the evidence
Keep the contract, order, evidence of completed work, payment messages and transfer confirmations. Prepare a chronology of the agreement, performance, payment deadline, demands and partial payments. Separate the principal from interest and costs whose entitlement needs assessment.
Check the appropriate court and deadlines
The answer depends on the parties, contract type, agreements about courts and applicable law, and other circumstances. Do not assume that a current Polish address determines jurisdiction. Do not apply a Polish limitation period to every contract made in the UK.
Consider voluntary payment
Before incurring further costs, assess prospects for contact, settlement and instalments. The wording of a payment demand and the effect of an agreement must fit the case. Do not publish the debtor’s details or treat an unpaid debt as automatic evidence of fraud.
An initial assessment should identify the documents needed, potentially relevant deadlines and who can handle the matter in the appropriate jurisdiction. Choose action after that assessment.
Next step
Start with our UK–Poland debt recovery guide. Briefly describe your situation so that the scope of possible assistance can be established. Do not post the debtor’s details or documents in a public comment. Requires individual legal assessment.
Related guides
- UK–Poland debt recovery: where to start
- UK judgment or CCJ: can you pursue payment in Poland?
- Polish company has not paid your invoice? First steps for UK businesses
- UK–Poland business contracts: governing law and jurisdiction
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Educational material, not legal advice. TwojaSprawa is an information and coordination platform, not a law firm or debt collection agency. We do not advise on UK law or conduct UK proceedings. Legal assistance in Poland requires a regulated Polish lawyer and confirmation of scope. Recovery and completion dates are not guaranteed. Legal details require individual verification; AI checks are not a lawyer’s approval. A provider and service scope for this category have not yet been confirmed.