Debt collection in Germany – recover your unpaid invoices
Paid faster.Managed smarter.
Fortis supports companies with unpaid invoices, B2B receivables and receivables management in Germany and Europe – digital, personal and on a success basis.
Free of charge for creditors: on successful collection you receive 100% of your principal claim.
Connect DATEV and Lexware Office directly
Both are available in the Fortis portal. Other systems are being added and can be used by arrangement.
Firm on the matter. Personal in every contact. Digital receivables management with clear processes and personal support.
How it works
Submit your claim
Upload the invoice, enter the debtor's details, done. Online, no paperwork, no upfront cost.
The Fortis portal
Every claim in view. At all times.
This is what working with Fortis looks like: you submit claims one at a time or in bulk, and from then on the portal shows you live where each one stands. Every step, every payment, without having to ask.
What needs your decision, your portfolio, what has been recovered and where every claim stands, at a glance.
Recorded in the portal on demo data. Every person, company and amount is fictional.
Digital. And still personal.
We combine digital communication and straightforward payment via a secure payment link or QR code with personal service by phone and, where it makes sense, by prior arrangement on site as well. That way we choose the right means of contact for each case.
Reachable digitally, paid by link.
Many people prefer digital communication. That is why, depending on the case, we also use digital channels such as WhatsApp. The claim can be settled straightforwardly via a secure payment link.
QR code payment
Scanned, paid, confirmed. No login, no app.
Phone. And, if needed, on site.
For everyone who prefers personal contact, we are of course available by phone – and, if needed and by prior arrangement, we also visit in person.
Affiliated lawyers
If needed, our affiliated lawyers enforce your claim in court. Without delay.
Debt collection order
We collect your outstanding claim out of court, for companies and private individuals.
Order for payment
If the debtor does not respond, we initiate the judicial dunning procedure for you.
International collection
Across borders too, we enforce your claim, with partners on the ground.
Trust sells. Not pressure.
An outside third party who mediates objectively protects your customer relationship. And brings your money back.
Official SCHUFA contractual partner„A reliable solution for unpaid invoices. Excellent work, very satisfied.“
Natalie A.★★★★★„Professional support, the affiliated lawyers handled everything effectively.“
Daniel N.★★★★★„My unpaid invoices were successfully collected. Very satisfied.“
Moritz S.★★★★★„Fast and competent help. Excellent work, highly recommended.“
Vilja W.★★★★★
Digital processes. Legally monitored. Hosted securely on servers in Germany.
Our processes are digitalised and largely automated. This reduces manual sources of error and lets us handle receivables efficiently. Legally relevant steps are monitored on an ongoing basis by our in-house legal department or by the lawyers we work with.
The Fortis core systems used for receivables management run on secure servers in Germany. That is how we combine modern technology with personal support and legal oversight.
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Frequently asked questions.
First, we recommend an out-of-court approach, tailored to your situation as a private individual or a company. After you place the order, we send the first collection reminder containing all the essential details of the claim. If the debtor does not respond, a further, more firmly worded reminder follows. Engaging a professional debt collection company signals to the debtor the seriousness of the situation – and in many cases this alone leads to a swift solution that is satisfactory for all sides.
We work on a success basis. In the event of success, your debtor pays the collection fees and you receive your full claim. Additional costs such as court fees are always discussed with you in advance.
Out-of-court proceedings are gentler on the debtor and usually lead to a result more quickly. If the debtor proves unwilling to pay, the judicial dunning procedure is an option.
On the contrary: an objective third party relieves the relationship. You save time and stress and can continue the contractual relationship without having to send reminders yourself.
Via an interface to your accounting system or by transmission via Excel. This way you outsource your entire receivables management to us without any administrative effort.
Private individuals and companies, for individual claims as well as for recurring claims or a large number of claims. We also collect very small amounts.
We re-examine the claim and, in the case of justified objections, request evidence from the creditor. If the claim is justified and the debtor still does not pay, our affiliated lawyers initiate judicial proceedings. If you prevail, the debtor also bears the costs of the proceedings.
Get what you're owed.
Submit for free, in three minutes. The initial consultation is non-binding.
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