fordring, krav: what does it mean in Danish debt collection?
fordring, krav in English: claim
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By InkassoHurtig team
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Last reviewed 5 November 2026
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Short answer
The right to payment or another performance.
Explanation
A claim usually consists of the principal, the original amount, and may also include interest, fees and costs if the conditions for them are met. Claims become time-barred under the Limitation Act, as a rule after 3 years.
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Related terms
- hovedstol principal
- kompensationsbeløb fixed compensation
- morarente late-payment interest
- referencesats reference rate
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