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
798,00 €
3.0x fee (civil lawsuit 1st instance)
Simple fee (GKG)
266,00 €
With settlement
532,00 €
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.
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.
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 die Gerichtskosten step by step: 1. Streitwert (Gegenstandswert) bestimmen: Bei Geldforderungen: die eingeklagte Summe. Bei Raeumungsklagen: 12 Monatskaltmieten. Bei Kuendigungsschutz: 3 Bruttomonatsgehaelter. 2. Gebuehr aus GKG-Tabelle ablesen: Streitwert 5.000 EUR: eine Gebuehr = 146 EUR. Streitwert 10.000 EUR: 241 EUR. Streitwert 25.000 EUR: 398 EUR. Streitwert 50.000 EUR: 601 EUR. 3. Gebuehrensatz anwenden: Zivilprozess 1. Instanz: 3-fache Gebuehr. Berufung: 4-fache Gebuehr. Vergleich: Reduzierung um 1 Gebuehr. 4. Gerichtskosten calculate: Tabellengebuehr x Gebuehrensatz. 5. Kostentraeger: Die unterliegende Partei traegt die gesamten Gerichtskosten. Bei Teilerfolg: Aufteilung nach Quote. 6. Verfahrenskostenhilfe: Bei niedrigem income uebernimmt der Staat die Gerichtskosten als Darlehen oder Zuschuss.
Calculation Example
Zivilprozess, Streitwert 15.000 EUR. Tabellengebuehr: 311 EUR. 3-fache Gebuehr: 933 EUR. Bei Vergleich: nur 2-fache Gebuehr = 622 EUR. Ersparnis durch Vergleich: 311 EUR.
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