What does “Zahlungsbefehl” mean?

Court order to pay. If you don’t owe the money, object (Einspruch) in time — usually within 4 weeks.

What to do

If you do nothing, it becomes final and they can take the money by force.

You may see it in letters from

• Gericht (Bezirksgericht) — Court

“Zahlungsbefehl” is a German word used in official letters in Austria. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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