Legal status as of 10 July 2026.
Indicative values. The calculator results are for information only and do not constitute legal or tax advice. The law may change, and exemptions, reductions or special rates may apply in a specific case. Consult a professional before making decisions.
The fee for a statement of claim in property cases depends on the value of the claim (WPS). Up to PLN 20,000 fixed fees apply in seven brackets (from PLN 30 to PLN 1,000). Above PLN 20,000 a proportional fee of 5% of the claim value is charged, capped at PLN 100,000. The fee is rounded up to the nearest złoty.
The value of the claim is, as a rule, the amount of the principal claim — excluding interest, profits and costs claimed alongside it (Articles 19–26 of the Polish Code of Civil Procedure). The same table also applies to, among others, appeals, objections to default judgments and charges against payment orders.
Articles 13 and 21 of the Act of 28 July 2005 on Court Costs in Civil Cases. The cap on the proportional fee was reduced from PLN 200,000 to PLN 100,000 by an amendment effective from 23 September 2025.
| Value of the claim | Fee |
|---|---|
| up to 500 zł | 30 zł |
| over 500 zł up to 1,500 zł | 100 zł |
| over 1,500 zł up to 4,000 zł | 200 zł |
| over 4,000 zł up to 7,500 zł | 400 zł |
| over 7,500 zł up to 10,000 zł | 500 zł |
| over 10,000 zł up to 15,000 zł | 750 zł |
| over 15,000 zł up to 20,000 zł | 1,000 zł |
| over 20,000 zł | 5% of the claim value, but no more than 100,000 zł |
It is the value of the principal claim stated in the lawsuit — excluding interest, profits and costs if they are claimed alongside the principal claim. The rules for determining it are set out in Articles 19–26 of the Polish Code of Civil Procedure.
Yes. In electronic writ-of-payment proceedings (EPU) one quarter of the fee is charged. A party in financial hardship may apply for an exemption from court costs, and in some cases part of the fee is refunded — for example when the dispute ends in a settlement.
In property cases the proportional fee is 5% of the value of the claim, but no more than PLN 100,000. This cap has applied since 23 September 2025 — previously it was PLN 200,000.
The filing fee is only part of the cost of litigation. An advocate can assess your chances, draft the statement of claim and help you avoid formal mistakes.
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