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The Collection Letter is a crucial document in Dutch debt recovery procedures, used when formal payment collection is necessary after regular invoices remain unpaid. It must comply with strict Dutch regulations, particularly the WIK (Wet Incassokosten) which governs collection costs and procedures. This document is typically used after informal reminder notices have failed and before initiating legal proceedings. It includes mandatory information such as the original debt amount, statutory interest, collection costs, and payment deadline. The letter serves both as a formal demand for payment and as potential evidence in legal proceedings if further action becomes necessary. Under Dutch law, sending a proper collection letter with a 14-day notice period is typically required before additional collection costs can be charged or legal action can be initiated.

1. Sender Details: Full legal name, address, and contact information of the creditor or collection agency

2. Recipient Details: Full name and address of the debtor

3. Reference Information: Date, reference number, and any relevant account numbers

4. Outstanding Debt Details: Clear specification of the original amount, due date, and current balance

5. Legal Basis: Reference to the underlying agreement or basis for the debt

6. Payment Instructions: Clear payment deadline, account details, and reference to be used

7. Collection Costs: Specification of additional costs according to WIK regulations

8. Consequences of Non-Payment: Clear statement of next steps if payment is not received