What is the equivalent of Tribunal de Paix in Germany?

Law & justice

Tribunal de Paix → Amtsgericht

Tripaix

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In Germany

The Amtsgericht for smaller claims, the Landgericht above it. Below a threshold you may appear without a lawyer; above it representation is compulsory.

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Main similarities

Civil litigation (first instance)

Main differences

Adult guardianship → Betreuungsgericht
Business licensing → Guichet Unique de Création d'Entreprise
Company registration → Guichet Unique de Création d'Entreprise
Family jurisdiction → Familiengericht
Maintaining the commercial register → Guichet Unique de Création d'Entreprise
Notarising company formation acts → Guichet Unique de Création d'Entreprise, Notaire

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