Schedule of court costs and compensation in administrative matters (TFJDA) - Principles (TFJDA)

1. The inquiry and judgment of cases in administrative matters (Art. 92 ff., 106 ff., 110 ff., and 113 ff. LPA-VD [B]) result in the imposition of a fee and the recovery of expenses incurred, except in cases where federal or cantonal law provides for free procedure.

2. The fee covers the operations performed by the court.

3. The expenses consist of the amounts paid by the court to third parties for carrying out certain operations.

4. The amount of the fee and the expenses is determined by the ruling, judgment, or decision of the instructing judge concluding the procedure.

1. The emolument for tax matters (FI) is determined based on the value in dispute, according to the following scale

up to 10,000 francs from 200 to 1,000 francs

from 10,001 to 100,000 francs from 1,000 to 5,000 francs

from 100,001 to 500,000 francs from 5,000 to 10,000 francs

above 500,000 francs from 10,000 to 20,000 francs

1. The fee for public procurement matters (MPU) is determined based on the value of the contract, according to the following scale

up to 250,000 francs from 1,500 to 2,500 francs

from 250,001 to 500,000 francs from 2,500 to 5,000 francs

from 500,001 to 1,000,000 francs from 5,000 to 10,000 francs

from 1,000,001 to 10,000,000 francs from 10,000 to 15,000 francs

from 10,000,001 to 30,000,000 francs from 15,000 to 20,000 francs

above 30,000,000 francs from 20,000 to 30,000 francs

2. When the value of the contract is not a determining factor, the fee ranges from 1,500 to 15,000 francs.

1. In other cases, the fee is determined based on the significance and complexity of the matter. It ranges from 100 to 10,000 francs.

2. For cases related to disability insurance, the fee ranges from 200 to 1,000 francs (Art. 69, para. 1bis LAI [C]).

3. The procedure for matters concerning social benefits (PS) and subsidies for the payment of mandatory health insurance premiums is free, subject to vexatious appeals.

4. The procedure in disputes regarding municipal public service is free when the value in dispute does not exceed 30,000 francs. Beyond this limit, a fee is set in accordance with paragraph 1 of this provision.

5. In procedures for moderating fees, the fee is governed by the tariff of judicial costs in civil matters [D].

1. The fee may exceed the maximum amounts referred to in Articles 2 to 4 if special reasons justify it, particularly in the case of a procedure that is exceptionally extensive or complex.

1. The fee may be reduced in cases settled before judgment, as well as in particularly simple matters or if equity demands it.

1. The costs are added to the fee.

2. They notably include expert fees, witness indemnities, and other expenses caused by the administration of evidence. They also include, in disputes submitted to the Insurance Arbitration Tribunal, arbitrator fees.

1. The provisions relating to chancellery fees collected in civil matters (Art. 93 et seq. TFJC) apply by analogy, particularly for the issuance of copies or certificates, the consultation of files related to a settled case, the communication of judgments or information, and the research in archives.

1. The Emoluments Received by the Constitutional Court are Subject to Specific Regulation [E].

1. The costs awarded to the prevailing party include attorney fees or other professional representatives' fees and other necessary expenses incurred due to the litigation.

1. Attorney fees or fees of other professional representatives include a share of the fees and the necessary disbursements.

2. The fees are determined based on the significance of the case, its complexities, and the scope of work performed. They range from 500 to 10,000 francs. They may exceed this maximum amount if specific reasons justify it, particularly in cases involving extensive or complex procedures.

3. The disbursements are set at a flat rate, except in exceptional circumstances, at 5% of the share of fees (excluding tax).

1. The following tariffs are repealed

1. tariff of 11 December 2007 on court fees in administrative and public law matters;

2. tariff of 2 December 2008 on court fees and disbursements in social insurance law matters.

1. The present tariff applies to all decisions regarding costs and expenses rendered after its entry into force.

1. This tariff shall come into effect on July 1, 2015.