What to check in your case
Article 52 of Law 107/2009 sets a five-year base period for the proceedings. We establish when the offence occurred or ceased and check events interrupting or suspending time. The last letter’s date alone cannot answer the question.
Documents for your defence
Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.
- Notice, subsequent correspondence and proof of service
- Decision, any court challenge and collection or enforcement documents
Legislation and official sources
Information checked on 7 November 2026.