Articles - Debt Collection Portugal

Recognition of EU Court Decision in Portugal

The European Court of Justice (ECJ), based in Luxembourg, represents the highest judicial body of the European Community and the issued decisions are fully recognized and applied in Portugal, being a Member State of the EU since 1986. ECJ aims to ensure the uniform appliance and interpretation of the EU…

Seizure of Assets in Portugal

In Portugal, when a writ of execution has been issued, the bailiff can put in action the compulsory measures provided by the law. All the debtor's liable assets are subject to execution and seizure procedure. In cases specified by law, third party’s assets can be seized, provided that implementation has…

Enforcement of a Court Decision in Portugal

The enforcement in Portugal is considered a judicial action by which an individual or legal person is required by the Court to adopt appropriate measures for the effective repair of a right that has been violated. Therefore, in order to start any enforcement procedure is needed a court decision for…