Unpaid invoice - what to do?

[helmetflask]

I have an invoice that has been unpaid for over a year now. I have sent them numerous messages, emails, LinkedIn messages and every time they claim they are about to pay, but they haven't. I would love to send them a legal letter or send a debt collection company after them, but they are based in the Middle East.

Can someone with experience of international due payments please advise me on how best to proceed?

[PineappleDanish]

Tricky. How much is it? I am not sure how much you can do, to be honest. Certainly the UK court system won't be able to enforce overseas.

[user1487194234]

Not sure about a UK (English?) judgement but a Scottish one certainly can be
It does depend on level of debt whether it is worth it

[helmetflask]

Just saw the replies - the amount is around £3500 which was quoted for the whole project. Are there debt chasers on commission I can use perhaps?

[HavelockVetinari]

Oh no - it will be very difficult indeed to get the money, that's why generally speaking you get a letter of credit in advance for international trade, or payment in advance. You might have to chalk this one up to experience I'm afraid