Tariff of fees at the Dispute Resolution Centre

I. The parties using the services of the Center for Dispute Resolution – Sofia shall pay the fees specified in this Tariff. All fees are final, stated in euros, and are not subject to VAT.

All fees in the Fee Schedule, except the registration fee, are payable per astronomical hour.

II. CONSULTING FEES for dispute resolution – EUR 50 per hour.

III. MEDIATION FEES

1. The fees for mediation conducted by mediators at the Centre for Dispute Resolution Sofia are:

1.1. Registration fee – EUR 30

The registration fee is payable for the commencement of the organisation of the mediation proceedings. It covers the initial processing and exchange of documents and contacting the parties.

1.2.The mediation fee for disputes involving a financial interest is determined as follows:

• up to EUR 13,000 – EUR 60 per hour for civil disputes and EUR 80 per hour for commercial disputes,
• from EUR 13,000 to EUR 26,000 – EUR 70 per hour for civil disputes and EUR 90 per hour for commercial disputes,
• from EUR 27,000 to EUR 50,000 – EUR 80 per hour for civil disputes and EUR 100 per hour for commercial disputes,
• over EUR 50,000 – EUR 100 per hour plus 1% of the financial interest.

1.3. The mediation fee for disputes:

• not involving a financial interest;
• family disputes concerning personal relations and maintenance;
• employment disputes;
• consumer disputes;
• administrative disputes;
• disputes under the Condominium Ownership Management Act

is EUR 60 per hour.

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1.4. The fees for disputes with more than two parties, with a complicated legal and factual situation, in cases of public interest, in other specific cases are subject to individual negotiation.

Time frame

2.1. Fees are payable in advance for 2 hours of mediation.

2.2. In the event that the mediation takes longer than 2 hours to reach an agreement, the mediator will give the parties an estimate of how much more time would be needed to complete the mediation. The mediation shall continue after payment for the additional hours.

Scope of fees

3.1. The mediation fees include the organisation and preparation of the mediation, the provision of working space and technical materials, the conduct of the sessions by one or two mediators, depending on the specifics of the case.

3.2. No additional fees shall be charged for administration or for the participation of a second mediator.

Costs

4.1. In the event that it is necessary to incur expenses for the mediation, e.g. translation, transportation and hotel accommodation (in the event of mediation taking place in a location other than the seat of the mediation centre), room rental, etc., such expenses shall be approved and paid by the parties in advance.

4.2. In the event of mediation in another location, travel and preparation time shall be charged at 30% of the hourly rate for the type of mediation.

Allocation of fees and costs between the parties

5.1. The stated fees apply jointly to both parties and shall be divided equally between them or allocated in accordance with an arrangement reached between the parties. Where necessary, the mediators may assist the parties in reaching such an arrangement.

5.2. Expenses shall be divided equally between the parties or borne by the party that requested the activity giving rise to the expense.

Fees Not Contingent on an Agreement

6. Mediation fees are not linked to the agreement reached nor to its implementation. No additional fee shall be payable upon settlement. Settlement drafting is a separate service from mediation.

Payment of fees

7.1.All mediation fees shall be paid in advance, no later than two days before the date of the respective scheduled mediation session.

7.2. Fees paid shall not be refundable once the first mediation session has commenced. If one or more parties withdraw from the proceedings before the first mediation session has commenced, the fee shall be refunded, subject to a deduction of 10% for administrative expenses.

Effective Date

8. This Tariff shall take effect on 19 January 2026.