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Debt Recovery Letter of Demand Template

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Version 1 • Last updated 7/30/2026

[Your Business Name] [Your Business Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address]

[Date]

[Debtor Name] [Debtor Address]

[Debtor ABN/ACN if applicable]

RE: LETTER OF DEMAND - OUTSTANDING INVOICE [Invoice Number]

Dear [Debtor Name/Name of Authorised Officer],

We write regarding the above mentioned unpaid invoice.

Despite our previous reminders, you have failed to settle the account for [Describe goods or services provided] provided on [Date of service/sale].

Details of the debt are as follows:

Invoice Number: [Invoice Number] Invoice Date: [Invoice Date] Total Amount Due: $[Amount] AUD Date Overdue: [Date Overdue]

Please find a copy of the unpaid invoice attached for your reference.

WE DEMAND payment of the sum of $[Amount in Words] ($[Amount] AUD) within [14] days from the date of this letter. This amount must be received by [Date 14 days from now].

Payment can be made via direct deposit to the following account:

Account Name: [Your Account Name] BSB: [Your BSB] Account Number: [Your Account Number]

Please use your Invoice Number [Invoice Number] as the payment reference.

If we do not receive payment by [Date], we have instructed our solicitors to commence legal proceedings against you in the [Name of Court, e.g., Local Court] to recover the debt, plus statutory interest and all legal costs. We may also refer this matter to a debt collection agency which may affect your credit rating.

You can avoid further action by paying the amount in full immediately.

We reserve all our rights.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Signature]

[Your Printed Name] [Your Job Title] [Your Business Name]

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About this Template

Part of the Debt Recovery Letter of Demand document collection

Document Type

Debt Recovery Letter of Demand

A formal document sent to a person or business who owes you money, demanding payment of an outstanding debt by a specific date.

Complexity

moderate

Format

form