Attorney Fee Calculator
Calculate attorney fees according to the Attorneys' Remuneration Act (RVG). Based on current 2026 fee tables and Düsseldorf maintenance schedule.
Details
Lawyer fees
1.850,45 €
incl. 19% VAT
Simple fee (RVG)
614,00 €
at dispute value 10.000,00 €
Fee breakdown
Note: Calculation according to RVG. As of: 2026.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are attorney fees calculated in Germany?
Attorney fees are regulated by the RVG (Attorney Remuneration Act) and based on the dispute value. The fees include a procedural fee, a hearing fee, and possibly a settlement fee.
Can I get legal aid for attorney fees?
Legal aid (Prozesskostenhilfe) covers attorney and court fees for those who cannot afford them. Eligibility depends on income, assets, and the likelihood of success of the case.
What is the Attorney Fee Calculator?
The attorney fees calculator computes statutory attorney fees under the Attorneys' Remuneration Act (RVG) based on the subject value.
How does the Attorney Fee Calculator work?
Enter the subject value (amount in dispute) and the type of activity. The calculator determines fees from the RVG fee table: business fee, procedural fee, hearing fee and, if applicable, settlement fee.
Key Data and Facts
RVG fees are based on the subject value. Initial consultation: max. 190 euros plus VAT (consumers). Legal aid available for low income.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate die Anwaltskosten step by step: 1. Gegenstandswert (Streitwert) bestimmen: Bei Geldforderungen: die geforderte Summe. Bei Kuendigung: 3 Bruttmonatsgehaelter (Arbeitsrecht). Bei Mietstreitigkeiten: 12 Monatsmieten. Bei Verkehrsunfaellen: Schadenssumme. 2. Taetigkeitsart festlegen: Aussergaerichtliche Beratung: Erstberatung max. 190 EUR net (Verbraucher). Aussergerichtliche Vertretung: Geschaeftsgebuehr 0,5-2,5-fach (Mittelgebuehr 1,3). Gerichtliche Vertretung: Verfahrensgebuehr (1,3) + Termingebuehr (1,2). Einigung: Einigungsgebuehr (1,0-1,5). 3. Gebuehr aus RVG-Tabelle ablesen: Bei Gegenstandswert 5.000 EUR: eine volle Gebuehr = 303 EUR. Bei 10.000 EUR: 486 EUR. Bei 25.000 EUR: 788 EUR. 4. Gebuehren multiplizieren: Verfahrensgebuehr: 1,3 x Tabellengebuehr. Termingebuehr: 1,2 x Tabellengebuehr. 5. Auslagenpauschale (20 EUR) und 19 % VAT addieren. Beispiel: Zivilprozess, Gegenstandswert 10.000 EUR. Tabellengebuehr: 486 EUR. Verfahrensgebuehr (1,3): 631,80 EUR. Termingebuehr (1,2): 583,20 EUR. Auslagenpauschale: 20 EUR. Zwischensumme: 1.235 EUR. VAT (19 %): 234,65 EUR. Anwaltskosten total: 1.469,65 EUR. Bei Einigung kommt eine Einigungsgebuehr (1,0 = 486 EUR + VAT) hinzu. Bei Verlust zahlen Sie auch die gegnerischen Anwaltskosten.
Calculation Example
Zivilprozess, Streitwert 10.000 EUR. Verfahrensgebuehr (1,3): 631,80 EUR. Termingebuehr (1,2): 583,20 EUR. Auslagen: 20 EUR. VAT: 234,65 EUR. Anwaltskosten: 1.469,65 EUR.
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