Art. 18 Lawyers Act (AnwG) - Fees

1. The government sets the fees for actions, orders, and services performed based on the legal regulations governing the legal profession, particularly for the examination, issuance of the lawyer's patent, registration and removal from the register of lawyers and the list of members from EU and EFTA member states, as well as for an internship card and a disciplinary certificate.

2. The fees amount to a maximum of 5000 Swiss Francs, are determined according to the scope and complexity of the matter, and are to be borne by the recipients or the affected parties. In proceedings that involve particularly large expenses, the fee framework increases to 20,000 Swiss Francs.

3. In cases of completely unfounded reports, the procedural costs may be imposed on the person making the report.

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