Inkassobolag letter explained in English
Debt collector. A company that collects unpaid bills for others. It must give you at least 8 days to pay or dispute.
Letters you may get
- Inkassokrav — pay or dispute within the time given, usually at least 8 days
- Avbetalningsförslag — an offer to pay in parts
- Underrättelse om ansökan hos Kronofogden — they plan to go to Kronofogden
What to do
- If you think the claim is wrong, dispute it in writing (bestrid) — then they must go to court instead of Kronofogden.
- Extra fees for reminders and collection are limited by law.
- Find the deadline. Look for “senast”, “inom”, “sista dag”.
- Write the reference number from the letter on everything you send back, and keep copies.
- If you disagree with a decision, object in writing before the deadline (“omprövning”, “överklagande”, “bestridande”). See the template.
Words you may see
- Kronofogden
- The Swedish Enforcement Authority. It collects debts and handles payment orders.
- bestrida
- To dispute a claim — to say you don’t agree that you owe the money.
- inkassokrav
- A demand from a debt collector to pay an unpaid bill.
- avbetalningsplan
- A plan to pay a debt in monthly parts.
Questions
What is the Inkassobolag?
Debt collector. A company that collects unpaid bills for others. It must give you at least 8 days to pay or dispute.
How long do I have to answer a letter from the Inkassobolag?
It depends on the letter. Look for words like “senast”, “inom”, “sista dag” — they mark the deadline. In Sweden, deadlines to appeal usually start on the day you received the decision (fick del av beslutet). If the office used simplified delivery (förenklad delgivning), the letter counts as received two weeks after it was sent. Briefly adds about 2 days for post — check when your letter really arrived. To object, the letter usually names the way to do it (“omprövning”, “överklagande”, “bestridande”).
Can I read a Inkassobolag letter in English?
Yes. Take a photo of the letter with Briefly. It explains the letter in plain English, finds the deadline and the amount, and gives you ready-made replies in Swedish. Your letter never leaves your device.
Other offices in Sweden
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