Fees are agreed with you before any engagement, in a written agreement setting out the scope of work and the basis of billing. You know what is being committed before it is.

Fees are set in accordance with Article 10 of the Law of 31 December 1971 and take into account the complexity of the matter, the time involved and the work carried out. Three arrangements are available: hourly rates, fixed fees, or a fixed fee together with a success fee. A success fee alone is not permitted under French law.

VAT at 20% applies unless an exemption or reverse charge applies.