01Debt collection and debts
Payment order objection
Note the date it was served on you immediately and consider whether to file an objection.
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Debt enforcement lawyer in Basel
Received a payment order or need to recover a debt in Basel? A debt enforcement lawyer tells you whether to raise an objection and keeps an eye on the deadlines.
- No practitioner in this area in the canton
Basel lies in the canton of Basel-Stadt, in the canton of Basel-Stadt.
Basel lies in the canton of Basel-Stadt, in the canton of Basel-Stadt.
Debt enforcement law
Your practitioners in Basel
No practitioner in this area is registered in the canton of Basel-Stadt yet. The practitioners below consult by video, anywhere in Switzerland.
Nearest first: practitioners in this area in Basel, then the district and the canton, then those who consult by video.
See all practitionersNo practitioner is taking on new clients at the moment.
Browse the directoryThe competent authority
Where does your case go in Basel?
Before you consult, it helps to know who decides. Here is the competent authority for Basel, with its official website.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), swisstopo
- Debt enforcement
Common situations
Situations in this area
Each page explains a common situation, the steps and the deadlines, and puts you in touch with a verified practitioner.
- 02Debt collection and debts
Unjustified debt collection
Gather the payment order and the evidence that you paid or disputed the claim.
Read the situation - 03Debt collection and debts
Recovery of unpaid invoices
Gather the contract, invoices, reminders and proof of the service provided.
Read the situation - 04Debt collection and debts
Wage garnishment
Prepare figures for your income and essential living costs, and the documents you have received.
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Over-indebtedness
List your creditors, the amounts, due dates and ongoing proceedings.
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Non-paying business client
Gather the contract, proof of delivery and the history of payment reminders.
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Frequently asked questions
Your questions in Basel
Local answers, checked against official sources. A practitioner can look at your situation in detail.
See all questionsDebt enforcement law: which authority is competent in Basel?
As a rule: Zivilgericht Basel-Stadt. Depending on the dispute, another authority may be competent; a practitioner checks this and the deadlines before you take any step.
Debt enforcement law: how do I choose a practitioner in Basel?
On ora., every lawyer is checked against a cantonal bar register and every legal adviser holds a Swiss law degree. Compare languages spoken, fees shown and availability, then book an appointment.
Can I consult by video?
Yes, when the practitioner offers it. The video appointment takes place on ora., and you pay on ora. when you book.
Other areas
Other areas in Basel
Areas in which verified practitioners practise in the canton of Basel-Stadt have their own page. The others remain available by video.
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Find your practitioner in Basel
Choose an area of law: the directory opens on the practitioners who work near you.
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