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A Notice of Demand (Ingebrekestelling) is a critical document in Dutch commercial and civil practice, used when formal demand for payment or performance is required. This document is essential when a party has failed to meet their payment or contractual obligations and serves as a formal notification before initiating legal proceedings. The notice must comply with the Dutch Civil Code requirements, including specific information about the debt, reasonable payment terms (typically 14 days), and clear consequences of non-compliance. It's particularly important as it establishes formal default, enables the calculation of statutory interest, and may be required before pursuing legal remedies in Dutch courts. The document is widely used across various industries and can be employed for both B2B and B2C situations, though different rules may apply depending on the nature of the relationship.

1. Sender Details: Full legal name and contact details of the creditor or their representative

2. Recipient Details: Full legal name and address of the debtor

3. Date and Reference: Current date and any relevant reference numbers

4. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a formal notice of demand (Ingebrekestelling)

5. Debt Details: Precise amount owed, origin of the debt, and date(s) when payment was due

6. Legal Basis: Reference to the underlying contract or legal obligation

7. Payment History: Summary of any previous payment attempts or communications

8. Payment Demand: Clear statement of the amount demanded including any statutory interest

9. Payment Deadline: Specific deadline for payment (typically 14 days under Dutch law)

10. Payment Instructions: Bank account details and payment reference information

11. Consequences: Statement of legal actions that will be taken if payment is not received

12. Closing: Formal closing, signature block, and creditor's details