Written by: Kees Post
The main rule for resorting to civil court is a claim or dispute greater than € 25,000 and which does not fall under the criteria for the subdistrict court.
In civil cases, the plaintiff pays (litigation starter) court fee and the defendant only if he defends against the claim. You can avoid a civil lawsuit by using our engage debt collection service for outstanding invoices.
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Civil court fees in 2025
Below you will find the court fees for civil court goes.
Civil court fees cost overview 2025
| Level of claim | Non-natural persons | Natural persons | Low-income natural persons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matters of indeterminate value or certain petitions | 714€ | 331€ | 90€ |
| Cases with a claim or request less than €100,000 | 2995€ | 1374€ | 90€ |
| Cases with a claim or request of €100,000 to €1,000,000 | 6861€ | 2723€ | 90€ |
| Cases with a claim or request greater than €1,000,000 | 10188€ | 2723€ | 90€ |
Court fees for other proceedings?
Looking for court fees for other proceedings? Check the court fees of the subdistrict court
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