The difference between a collection agency and bailiff simply explained.

The differences and similarities between a collection agency and bailiff can be hard to find. We at Breyta like to keep it easy and explain the differences between a collection agency and bailiff from.

That way, you can get the first choice make who to call in when a non-paying customer is involved. We start right away with the largest difference below.

The interests of a collection agency and a bailiff lie otherwise. A collection agency is ill-advised in the conduct of legal proceedings, except where necessary to collect the claim. After all, the collection agency conducts no Bailiff activities(official acts). 

These official acts are after or during court proceedings only necessary and may only be carried out by a bailiff.

In short, initiating legal proceedings allows the bailiff to carry out its core business. The core business of a collection agency (collecting the debt) does not require litigation.

The bailiff's interest in making money largely depends on court proceedings. A collection agency has equal importance as the customer, collecting a debt as quickly as possible, without wasting time and unnecessary costs. You can engage us, without risk of costs: no cure, no pay!

Agreements between a collection agency and a bailiff.

On a bailiff office often employ bailiffs and case handlers. At a collection agency often employ only case handlers. A case handler at a bailiff's office handles cases and may ask the bailiff at the office to perform an official act. For a collection agency works similarly, they also call in a bailiff when an ex officio act is needed. 

Before a bailiff's special powers (such as seizure) may deploy must there will first be a court proceedings be started. 

"So it is not so that a bailiff's office, without a court order, has more powers compared to a collection agency or lawyer. In the amicable collection process, all parties have the same authority"

One of the similarities between a collection agency and bailiff is to start proceedings in the subdistrict court . This can both by a collection agency and bailiff be taken care of independently.

Pass after the court has assessed the claim and allocated, the bailiff can use his special powers(ex officio acts) to, for example, make a seize the bank account or vehicle of the debtor

1. 1. A collection agency engages a bailiff from their network, a bailiff's office handles this internally. 
   2. In terms of time or quality, this need not make any difference it can even speed up If a collection agency submits an order.
      
      For example, because a collection agency Deliver multiple cases to the bailiff and thereby create a important client is who wants to keep the bailiff happy. Have you, however, one case at the bailiff, then a bailiff can give more priority to other clients. 

Choose a collection agency first! (TIP)

So a collection agency like Breyta has many advantages over a bailiff.

• We have equal importance, get the bill paid as soon as possible a court proceedings.
• Should there be any legal proceeding needed, we take care of the entire process and you only have contact with us. 
  
• We know the bailiff industry and engage a bailiff who will take the best suits your business or businesses.

Judicial proceedings Breyta

We now have dozens of proceedings conducted and won, allowing us to help you too.

In the event of a legal dispute, we are happy to assist you. We apply short throughput times and take your case with consideration. 

We look at the best route for your case, aiming to collect the invoice as quickly as possible and without unnecessary costs. 

We have an exclusive focus on debt collection and are the specialists in it. With our national coverage we handle cases for companies throughout the Netherlands. 

Costs of legal proceedings

We can initiate legal proceedings from €300. 

Our rates are competitive because we save on unnecessary overheads but opt for quality and effective working methods.

The cost of legal proceedings and using a bailiff depends on several factors. We will inform you upfront about costs, opportunities and risks. 

We obviously only work with qualified bailiffs, registered with the Royal Association of Bailiffs (KBvG)

We only get started with your permission and can fully recover the costs from your customer in most cases. 

Contact us for tailored advice, as every case is different and deserves a unique approach. 

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