Request that a court make a preliminary reference to the CJEU (TFEU 267)

Request that a court make a preliminary reference to the CJEU (TFEU 267) is filed with Tribunal de Justicia de la UE (vía órgano judicial nacional). With Managora you do it 100% online: you answer a few questions, sign a digital mandato (power of representation) and we draft, sign and file your application for you. The price is closed once we have seen your case: we send you a fixed quote, free and with no obligation.

This procedure is quoted case by case, not sold at a list price

it is raised within ongoing court proceedings, so the work depends on your case file and on the lawyer conducting your defence. Tell us about your case and we will look at it: the quote is free and without obligation, and we confirm it in writing before we start.

We draft the written document asking the court hearing your case to REFER a preliminary question to the TJUE (CJEU, Court of Justice of the European Union) on the interpretation or the validity of EU law. We work out automatically which regime applies: discretionary, mandatory as a court of last instance (CILFIT), or mandatory on validity (Foto-Frost). We structure the relevance test and the proposed questions. The reference stays the proceedings.

Practical guide: The final instances: amparo, question of unconstitutionality and preliminary ruling to the CJEU. Requirements, deadlines and the steps, explained.

What we charge you
€302
Managora's fee
€302.00 (21% VAT incl.)
Tasa (official government fee)
No tasa payable
Processing time
A CJEU ruling takes 15-24 months; the urgent procedure is possible.
What you receive
Application

Cost breakdown: Our fee €302.00 (21% VAT incl.) with no tasa (official fee): the document urging a preliminary reference to the CJEU carries no official cost..

Request that a court make a preliminary reference to the CJEU (TFEU 267): how is it filed?

  1. 1Answer the questions (around 20 minutes).
  2. 2Pay €302.00 (21% VAT incl.).
  3. 3We hand you the document ready for the court, with the proposed questions set out.

Which documents do you need?

  • •Copy of the case file.
  • •The EU provision relied on.
  • •Relevant CJEU case law.
  • •National background (judgments / orders).

Legal basis and things to bear in mind

  • Legal framework: TFEU 267.
  • Foto-Frost: a reference on validity is MANDATORY.
  • CILFIT: MANDATORY for a court of last instance, unless the act is clear or already clarified.
  • Natural next steps: cuestion_inconstitucionalidad, recurso_amparo_constitucional.

Request that a court make a preliminary reference to the CJEU (TFEU 267): frequently asked questions

Request that a court make a preliminary reference to the CJEU (TFEU 267): how much does it cost?

This procedure has no fixed price on the website: it is raised within ongoing court proceedings, so the work depends on your case file and on the lawyer conducting your defence. Tell us about your case and we will send you a fixed quote, free and with no obligation. We study it ourselves: you do not have to look for anyone else. This procedure carries no official tasa.

Request that a court make a preliminary reference to the CJEU (TFEU 267): how long does it take?

A CJEU ruling takes 15-24 months; the urgent procedure is possible.

Request that a court make a preliminary reference to the CJEU (TFEU 267): which documents do I need?

You need to have to hand: Copy of the case file., The EU provision relied on., Relevant CJEU case law., National background (judgments / orders).. You do not upload them here: we collect the details through the guided chat.

Who files the procedure?

Managora files it in your name with Tribunal de Justicia de la UE (vía órgano judicial nacional). You only provide the details through the chat and sign a mandato (power of representation); we prepare, sign and register it.

Can it be done online?

Yes. The whole process is online: you answer a few questions in the guided chat, sign a simple mandato on screen and receive the receipt and the official documents by email, with full legal validity.

Related procedures

Based on the legislation in force and on the official site of the competent authority: Tribunal de Justicia de la UE (vía órgano judicial nacional) ↗.

Managora Gestion SL (company number B88823893) is a private company. We are not Tribunal de Justicia de la UE (vía órgano judicial nacional), we are not affiliated with, authorised or endorsed by any public authority, and this website is not an official government portal. What you pay on this page is our fee for preparing, signing and filing the procedure on your behalf: it is separate from the official tasa, which where applicable belongs to the authority and is shown to you separately. You can carry out this procedure yourself, directly with Tribunal de Justicia de la UE (vía órgano judicial nacional).

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