Debt and enforcement

How much a lawyer charges to pursue a debt

Pursuing an unpaid debt through the courts is priced under the advocate tariff, which links the fee per procedural act to the amount claimed. A payment-order procedure is cheaper than a full contested trial.

General information, not a substitute for legal advice.

Typical procedural acts

  • Pre-action demand letter
  • Drafting the statement of claim
  • Payment order application
  • Attending hearings if contested
Estimated price

Simple payment order for a claim around 100,000 CZK: 10,000 to 25,000 CZK plus VAT. Contested cases run higher. The 5 percent filing fee is separate.

Source: Decree No. 177/1996 (advocate tariff)