Transparent commercial debt recovery pricing

Genuine No Win, No Fee Business Debt Recovery

Submit your unpaid B2B debt for a free assessment. General collection work is handled on a genuine no win, no fee basis, with no setup fee or routine administration charge. We confirm the applicable commission and explain any proposed escalation costs before action begins.

No setup fee
No recovery, no payment
Fees agreed before action
No escalation without approval
You do not need to choose a recovery route before submitting the debt. We assess the case first and explain the recommended next step and applicable fees.
Pricing at a glance

A recovery model aligned with getting your business paid

The objective is straightforward: assess viability first, avoid unnecessary upfront cost and link our general collection fee to successful recovery.

Genuine no win, no fee

No recovery, no payment

If general collection activity does not recover money, our recovery commission is not payable.

Free assessment

Viability reviewed first

We review the debt, debtor position, evidence, potential distress and realistic recovery routes before recommending action.

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Clear fee agreement

Commission confirmed upfront

The applicable recovery commission is agreed before collection activity starts, so the commercial position is clear.

Controlled escalation

No unexpected formal action

Letters, court action, enforcement or insolvency-related routes are not progressed without explanation and client approval.

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General collection commission

How our no win, no fee commission works

HK Commercial Debt Recovery does not charge merely to open a file, review documents, create an account or carry out routine collection activity.

For general business debt recovery, an agreed commission becomes payable from money successfully recovered. The rate is confirmed before action begins and reflects the circumstances of the instruction.

  • No setup fee to submit the debt
  • No administration fee for opening the case
  • No routine charge for telephone and written collection activity
  • No recovery commission if no money is recovered through general collections
  • The applicable commission is agreed before we begin
Debt value The amount owed may affect the proportionate commission structure.
Debt complexity Disputes, missing evidence, age and account history can affect recovery work.
Debtor position Trading status, distress indicators and likely recovery route are considered.
Why no single fixed commission is displayed

A recently overdue invoice owed by an active business has a different recovery profile from an aged, disputed or distressed debt. A free assessment allows the fee and route to be proportionate rather than based on a generic one-size-fits-all price.

VAT: Where applicable, VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate. Any applicable VAT will be clearly identified and agreed before recovery activity begins.

Formal escalation

What happens when ordinary collection activity is not enough

General collections remain distinct from formal legal, enforcement and insolvency-related action. Any proposed escalation is reviewed for commercial viability and explained before you decide whether to proceed.

1

Letter Before Action

A formal pre-action demand may be recommended where the debt remains unpaid and escalation is justified.

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2

Statutory Demand

This may be considered for qualifying undisputed debts where the debtor and circumstances make the route appropriate.

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3

County Court Claim

Court proceedings may be recommended where the evidence, debt value and likely enforcement prospects support action.

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4

Enforcement

Where judgment exists and recovery prospects remain viable, an appropriate enforcement route may be considered.

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Funded escalation on qualifying cases

Letters Before Action, Statutory Demands, County Court Claims and High Court Enforcement may be funded on qualifying matters. Funding is assessed case by case and is not automatic.

Before formal action, we explain the proposed route, what funding includes, any applicable deductions or charges, the likely commercial risks and any costs that may remain payable.

Assessment We consider the debt, evidence, debtor position, proportionality and likely recovery prospects.
Recommendation You receive a reasoned recommendation rather than automatic escalation.
Cost explanation Any proposed funding, court fee, third-party charge or success-related deduction is explained before approval.
Client approval No formal legal, enforcement or insolvency-related action is commenced without your authority.
We will say when escalation is not commercially sensible.

If the evidence, debtor position or recovery prospects do not support further action, we will explain that rather than recommend unnecessary cost or activity.

Additional recoveries

Interest, compensation and recoverable costs

Depending on the contract and the circumstances of a qualifying B2B debt, interest, fixed compensation or certain recovery costs may be claimable from the debtor.

Interest Contractual or statutory interest may apply to qualifying overdue commercial debts.
Compensation Fixed compensation may be available where the relevant late-payment rules apply.
Recovery costs Certain additional costs may be recoverable where legally permitted and commercially appropriate.

These amounts are assessed as part of the case review

The ability to claim additional sums depends on matters including the contractual terms, the nature of the transaction, the parties involved and the recovery route used.

We will identify potential additions during the assessment and explain what may reasonably be pursued. This page provides general information and is not legal advice.

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Before recovery starts

What you will know before authorising action

The assessment is designed to remove uncertainty and give you a clear commercial basis for deciding how to proceed.

  • Whether the debt appears suitable and commercially viable to pursue
  • The recommended initial recovery strategy
  • The commission applicable to successful general collections
  • The likely stages and expected progression of the matter
  • Whether formal escalation may become appropriate
  • Whether funded escalation may be available
  • Any material third-party, court or enforcement costs requiring approval
  • How progress and weekly case updates will be communicated
Pricing questions

Common questions before instructing us

These answers clarify the main pricing distinctions between assessment, general collection activity and formal escalation.

Is the initial debt assessment free?
Yes. We review the information supplied to consider recovery viability, debtor position and the likely route before confirming whether we can assist.
What does genuine no win, no fee mean?
For general collection activity, the agreed recovery commission is payable from money successfully recovered. If no money is recovered through that activity, the recovery commission is not payable.
Are there setup or administration fees?
No setup or routine administration fee is charged simply to open the case or conduct ordinary telephone and written collection activity.
Why is there no standard commission rate on the page?
Debt value, age, evidence, dispute position, debtor status and likely route can materially change the work and risk involved. The applicable rate is therefore confirmed after the free assessment and before action begins.
Does no win, no fee include court and enforcement action?
General collection activity and formal escalation are treated separately. Some escalation may be funded on qualifying cases, but this is assessed individually and all relevant terms or costs are explained before approval.
Can action start without my approval?
General recovery activity proceeds under the agreed instruction. Formal legal, enforcement or insolvency-related action is not commenced without client approval.
Recovery guidance

Compare the routes that may affect cost and recovery

Use these guides and decision pages to understand the available options before deciding how to proceed.

Find out what recovery would cost on your case

Submit the debt details and supporting documents for a free assessment. We will review viability, explain the proposed route and confirm the applicable pricing before recovery activity begins.

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B2B debts only. Submitting information for assessment does not authorise court, enforcement or insolvency-related action.