Court Cost Calculator
Calculate court costs according to the Court Fees Act (GKG). With amount in dispute and instance. Free online tool with clear examples and detailed.
Details
Court Costs
€849.00
3.0x fee (civil lawsuit 1st instance)
Simple fee (GKG)
€283.00
With settlement
€566.00
Reduction by 1 fee
Calculation
Note: Court costs according to the Court Costs Act (GKG). A civil lawsuit incurs 3 fees. Costs are reduced with a settlement. The plaintiff pays in advance; the losing party bears the final costs. As of: 2026.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How are court fees calculated?
Court fees in Germany are based on the dispute value and regulated by the GKG (Court Fees Act). The fee table assigns a base amount for each value range, multiplied by a factor depending on the type of proceeding.
Who pays the court fees?
Generally, the losing party pays all court fees and the winning party's attorney fees. In settlements, costs are usually split according to the agreed ratio.
Which fee schedules do the calculations use?
Lawyer fees are calculated under the German Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz (RVG), court fees under the Gerichtskostengesetz (GKG). Both tables are updated regularly. Source: gesetze-im-internet.de.
Guide
Quick Answer
The court fees calculator computes court fees for civil proceedings, family proceedings and other matters under the GKG or FamGKG.
What is the Court Cost Calculator?
The court fees calculator computes court fees for civil proceedings, family proceedings and other matters under the GKG or FamGKG.
How does the Court Cost Calculator work?
Enter the amount in dispute and the type of proceedings. The calculator determines court fees from the fee table. In civil proceedings a 3x fee applies; with a settlement the fee is reduced.
Key Data and Facts
Civil court fees: 3x fee under GKG. With settlement: only 1x fee. Legal aid covers court and attorney fees for low income.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate court costs step by step: 1. Determine the amount in dispute (value of the matter): for monetary claims: the sum claimed. For eviction actions: 12 months' net rent. For unfair-dismissal protection: 3 months' gross salary. 2. Read off the fee from the GKG table: amount in dispute 5,000 EUR: one fee = 146 EUR. Amount in dispute 10,000 EUR: 241 EUR. Amount in dispute 25,000 EUR: 398 EUR. Amount in dispute 50,000 EUR: 601 EUR. 3. Apply the fee rate: civil proceedings at first instance: 3 times the fee. Appeal: 4 times the fee. Settlement: reduction by 1 fee. 4. Calculate the court costs: table fee x fee rate. 5. Party bearing the costs: the losing party bears the entire court costs. In the case of partial success: apportionment according to the ratio. 6. Legal aid for procedural costs: for those on a low income, the state covers the court costs as a loan or a subsidy.
Calculation Example
Civil lawsuit, amount in dispute 15,000 EUR. Table fee: 311 EUR. Triple fee: 933 EUR. In case of settlement: only double fee = 622 EUR. Savings through settlement: 311 EUR.
Sources · E-E-A-T
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
- Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB)
- Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz (RVG)
- Bundesministerium der Finanzen (BMF)
Full methodology at Methodology.
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