If you’ve provided a service, rented a property, or signed a contract with someone in Valencia — and they didn’t pay — you’re not alone. Foreigners and international companies often face unpaid invoices, breached agreements, or unreturned deposits. Fortunately, Spanish law allows foreign creditors to pursue debt recovery in Valencia, even from abroad.
Here’s how to take legal action to recover what you’re owed.
📊 1. Common Debts Recovered in Valencia Courts
Foreign claimants typically seek repayment for:
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🏘️ Unpaid rent or damage from tenants
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💼 Business invoices or consulting contracts
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💰 Personal loans or private lending agreements
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🧾 Real estate deposits or service payments
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📦 B2B claims against Spanish companies
📌 Many debtors assume international clients won’t pursue them — making legal action an effective deterrent.
⚖️ 2. Legal Procedures for Debt Recovery
🟢 1. Payment Order Procedure (Proceso Monitorio)
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Ideal for undisputed debts with written proof (invoice, contract, transfer)
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No hearing unless the debtor contests
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Court issues enforcement if no response in 20 days
🟠 2. Civil Lawsuit
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Required for contested or complex claims
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Full trial process (written claim, response, hearing)
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Judgment enforceable across Spain
🔵 3. Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
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If you have a valid EU or foreign court decision, it can be enforced through an exequatur process
📄 3. Key Documents You’ll Need
To pursue a claim, your lawyer will request:
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📑 Signed contract, invoice, or email chain
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📤 Proof of delivery or service (if applicable)
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💸 Bank statements or payment confirmation
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🪪 Passport/NIE and power of attorney
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🌍 Translations (if not in Spanish)
✅ The stronger your documentation, the faster the court can issue a ruling or payment order.
🛡️ 4. Asset Protection & Enforcement
Spanish law allows precautionary measures, including:
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❄️ Freezing the debtor’s bank accounts or real estate
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🔒 Placing an embargo (embargo preventivo)
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🏦 Requesting payment from third parties (e.g., employers, banks)
📌 These measures prevent asset dissipation while your case is pending — especially effective against dishonest debtors.
🌍 5. How Foreign Creditors Can Sue from Abroad
You do not need to visit Valencia in person. You’ll need:
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A Spanish litigation lawyer
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A procurador (court agent) if the claim is over €2,000
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A notarized power of attorney (POA)
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Digital/scanned copies of documents and ID
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Legalized or apostilled documents (if required)
✅ Many of our clients are located in the UK, EU, North America, or the Middle East — and recover debts 100% remotely.
👨💼 6. How Borderless Lawyers Helps You
We connect foreign individuals and businesses with:
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Valencia-based lawyers who specialize in debt litigation
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Teams who act swiftly to file payment orders and lawsuits
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Experts in enforcing foreign judgments and freezing Spanish assets
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Bilingual communication and remote case management
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Transparent pricing and success-driven action plans
📩 Conclusion & CTA
If someone in Valencia owes you money, don’t walk away from your claim. Spain offers reliable legal tools to recover debts — especially when you’re represented by a lawyer who understands how to act quickly and decisively.
👉 Owed money by someone in Valencia?
Let Borderless Lawyers help you take legal action — and recover what you’re entitled to.