{"id":5022,"date":"2026-03-14T10:39:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T10:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jakubieciwspolnicy.pl\/?p=5022"},"modified":"2026-03-14T19:20:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T19:20:44","slug":"litigation-in-poland-2026-costs-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jakubieciwspolnicy.pl\/en\/litigation-in-poland-2026-costs-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"LEGAL FEES AND LITIGATION COSTS IN POLAND"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The financial predictability of litigation costs in Poland is a decisive factor for foreign investors evaluating whether to pursue a commercial dispute. Understanding court fees, legal costs, and procedural risks is essential for making informed, ROI\u2011driven decisions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

See 3 Key Commercial Litigation costs in Poland:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. In the majority of commercial and civil cases, the court entry fee is 5% of the claim value<\/strong>, capped at PLN 200,000 (approx. EUR 45,000)<\/strong>. Are there additional costs during the trial?<\/strong>  Yes. Apart from the entry fee, you should budget mainly for:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Expert Witness Fees:<\/strong> If the case requires technical knowledge, the court will appoint an expert. You will be required to pay an advance (zaliczka<\/em>) for their remuneration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Sworn Translators:<\/strong> Since the official language of the court is Polish, all foreign documents and testimonies must be translated by certified professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    The “Loser Pays” Principle: Risks of Litigation Cost in Poland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    What happens if I lose the case?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Litigation costs in Poland follow the “loser pays” principle. If you lose, you are generally required to reimburse the winning party for their court fees and a portion of their legal representation costs, as defined by statutory rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Example: Estimated Cost of a \u20ac700,000 Commercial Dispute in Poland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To illustrate the typical cost structure of litigation in Poland, consider a commercial dispute with a claim value of \u20ac700,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Court fee.<\/strong>
    In most commercial cases, the court entry fee amounts to 5% of the claim value<\/strong>, which in this example would be approximately \u20ac35,000<\/strong> (subject to the statutory cap).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Expert witness fees.<\/strong>
    If the case requires technical or financial expertise, the court will appoint an expert. Depending on the complexity of the dispute and the number of expert opinions required, the advance for expert fees may range from approximately\u00a0\u20ac2,000 to \u20ac10,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Legal representation.<\/strong>
    The statutory minimum fee for legal representation in a case of this value is approximately\u00a0PLN 15,000<\/strong>. In practice, the actual cost of legal services is usually higher and depends on the nature and complexity of the dispute, as statutory tariffs rarely reflect the real cost of complex commercial litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Additional costs in our Firm typically include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n