By Charlotte GAUCHON
22 April 2025
«How much will it cost me? This is a legitimate question to ask yourself before appointing a judicial commissioner. Created by the merger of the professions of bailiff and auctioneer, this new entity has inherited a specific fee structure, particularly for acts subject to a regulated fee. The complexity of the fee system is a cause for concern. How do you find your way between regulated fees, proportional fees and free fees? General principles of pricing The remuneration of the commissaire de justice is governed by a strict framework. The system distinguishes between two types of remuneration: Emoluments: regulated rates for monopolistic activities (service of documents, enforcement, etc.) Fees: free remuneration for competitive activities (out-of-court debt collection, statements of facts, etc.) This distinction is based on article L. 444-1 of the French Commercial Code: »Services provided by professionals in competition with services provided by other professionals that are not subject to a tariff are not subject to...
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