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14 Tage kostenlos testenAnmeldenRVG Calculator 2026 for Legal Fees, Court Costs & Litigation Risk
Calculate lawyer fees, court costs, and litigation cost risk in seconds – free and updated according to RVG/GKG since 01.06.2025. The calculator covers own and opposing legal fees, settlement fees, out-of-court matters, lawsuits, dunning proceedings, Mehrvergleich, and enforcement. The Family Law module is part of the RVG calculator and supports family law matters such as divorce, maintenance, and proceedings values under FamGKG.
Last reviewed: September 30, 2026
Legal fee schedule RVG/GKG as of 01.06.2025
What can you calculate with the RVG and litigation cost calculator?
Calculate statutory attorney fees, court costs, and the complete litigation cost risk in seconds – free and updated according to RVG/GKG since 01.06.2025. You can select various procedure types, including out-of-court representation, litigation, dunning proceedings, settlements, and compulsory enforcement. Optionally, opposing counsel fees and complete cost risks for winning, losing, or settling are displayed.
How to use the RVG Calculator in 3 steps
The workflow is straightforward: enter dispute value, toggle applicable options, and inspect the itemized statutory fee calculation.
Step 1
Set claim value and scenario
Open the RVG calculator, enter the value in dispute, and select the appropriate scenario such as out-of-court representation, court litigation, dunning proceedings, or enforcement.
Step 2
Adjust options and parameters
Activate additional options such as court costs, opposing counsel fees, Mehrvergleich settlement capping, travel expenses, or appellate instances.
Step 3
Review results and export
The calculator generates the exact statutory fees under RVG and GKG. Review the cost overview in the tool and export to Word, PDF, or E-Invoice.
Litigation Cost Calculator: Key answers in advance
When calculating German litigation costs, three questions are essential: Who pays at the end, which court has jurisdiction, and whether financial aid like Legal Aid (PKH) applies. The RVG Calculator combines statutory attorney and court fees into a single, comprehensive overview.
Who pays in victory, defeat, or settlement?
The calculator displays own and opposing attorney fees as well as court costs, including the settlement fee for a court settlement. This shows the cost exposure in case of full loss; in case of partial success, the amounts form the basis for the cost ratio.
Local Court, Regional Court, and Appeals
Value in dispute, court tier, and proceedings type directly determine fees. For a guide, see Calculating Legal Costs.
Legal Aid (PKH) and Financial Relief
Legal aid covers own court and attorney fees, but not opposing party costs. For details, see our guide to PKH.
Calculate RVG fees in 3 steps
See in this quick tutorial how to calculate statutory German attorney and court fees in under 90 seconds.
Try calculator againExample Calculations: Real Statutory Fee & Litigation Cost Cases
Concrete application examples for typical German litigation and legal fee scenarios according to RVG and GKG statutory schedules.
Step 1: Enter value in dispute
Start of calculation: Enter claim amount (e.g. €5,000) and choose out-of-court, dunning, or court litigation.
Try it nowOut-of-Court Representation (€5,000)
Scenario: Out-of-court representation, 1 client
Claim Value: €5,000
Result: Business fee €460.85 + Expenses €20.00 + VAT €91.36 = €572.21 total
Dunning Proceedings (€12,000)
Scenario: Dunning procedure (uncontested)
Claim Value: €12,000
Result: Procedural fee €707.00 (VV 3305) + Court costs €156.75 = €1,021.88 total
Lawsuit at Local Court with Court Costs
Scenario: 1st Instance Local Court (Amtsgericht)
Feature: Attorney fees + court fees (GKG) displayed side by side
Benefit: Total cost exposure at a single glance
Compulsory Enforcement (€8,500)
Scenario: Compulsory enforcement with garnishment
Claim Value: €8,500
Result: 0.3 Enforcement fee (VV 3309) + Expenses = €409.60 total
Instance Comparison (1st to 3rd Instance)
Scenario: Comparison of statutory fee levels across court tiers
Feature: Procedural fee 1.3 / 1.6 (appeal) / 2.3 (appeal on points of law with a BGH-admitted lawyer, Nr. 3208 VV)
Benefit: Fast risk evaluation for appellate decisions
Settlement Fee in Court
Scenario: Settlement instead of contested judgment
Feature: Settlement fee (Nr. 1003 VV) in addition to procedural and hearing fees
Benefit: Costs of the settlement immediately visible
Settlement on Non-Pending Claims (§ 15(3) RVG)
Scenario: Court settlement that includes claims not pending in court
Feature: Automatic statutory capping under § 15(3) RVG
Abo Benefit: Separate fees and the statutory cap in one calculation
Calculate Travel Expenses Automatically
Feature: Mileage, accommodation costs, absence allowance
Statutory Law: Under Nr. 7003–7006 VV RVG
Abo Benefit: Direct inclusion in calculations and exports
Fee Note & Cost Fixing (KFA) Export
Fee note: Word/PDF export in the RVG subscription
KFA: Cost fixing application as Word in Premium
Ready to create your own fee calculations?
Use the RVG Calculator for free or start an RVG subscription for Word, PDF, and full data export.
Frequently Asked Questions about the RVG and Litigation Cost Calculator
Practical guidance on settlement capping (§ 15(3) RVG), business fee crediting (Pre-note 3(4) VV RVG), litigation risk under § 91 ZPO, and cost fixing (KFA) export.
How does the calculator handle settlements on non-pending claims (Mehrvergleich) and § 15(3) RVG capping?
How is the out-of-court representation fee credited against court procedure fees?
How does the calculator determine total litigation risk in case of defeat or partial victory?
Can calculation results be exported directly into court cost assessment applications (KFA)?
How does settlement on non-pending claims (Mehrvergleich) work?
How do I enter travel expenses automatically?
How do I export cost notes and cost fixing applications (KFA)?
Statutory Foundations of Legal Fee Calculations (RVG & GKG)
The RVG calculator determines statutory attorney fees under the German Act on the Remuneration of Lawyers (RVG) and court costs under the Court Costs Act (GKG). The baseline is the value in dispute (Streitwert), mapped directly to the statutory schedule in Annex 2 RVG. Beyond first-instance litigation, the calculator comprehensively models out-of-court representation, dunning proceedings, compulsory enforcement, and opposing attorney cost risk.
Who pays litigation costs in case of victory, defeat, or settlement?
In German civil litigation (ZPO § 91), the losing party bears statutory court and attorney costs of both parties. In partial victory cases, costs are allocated proportionally. In a court settlement, fees are adjusted accordingly. Activate opposing attorney fees and court fees in the calculator to evaluate the realistic litigation cost risk.
Statutory Foundations, Legal Aid (PKH), and Special Modules
Attorney compensation is governed by RVG fee schedules (e.g. business fee, procedure fee, hearing fee, and settlement fee). For background, see our guide on Calculating Legal Costs. The calculator also supports Dunning Proceedings, complex Mehrvergleich Settlements with § 15(3) RVG capping, Compulsory Enforcement, and Travel Expenses. The Family Law Module calculates divorce, maintenance, and custody under FamGKG. For financial assistance, see Legal Aid (PKH).
Status: The fee rates apply since June 1, 2025 and continue in 2026. Last reviewed on September 30, 2026.
Calculation Baselines & Official Sources
The cost overview is based on RVG and GKG statutory law. Statutory tables and individual case facts remain authoritative.
Note: Calculations provide orientation. Individual fee agreements and case circumstances may differ. For binding advice, consult a licensed attorney.