How Court Fees Are Calculated
Court fees are typically tied to the dispute value claimed, with these fees increasing as the claim value rises, following the general basis applied before the commercial court.
Fees may also differ based on the specific type of lawsuit, since some lawsuit types carry different fees or procedures than ordinary commercial lawsuits.
Regulatory Basis
This calculator draws on the general basis for court fees applied before the commercial court.
Limits of Using This Calculator
This calculator's result is a general estimate for financial planning before filing suit, not a final figure approved by the court. We recommend confirming the precise fees with us before filing any actual lawsuit.
Who Benefits From This Calculator
Parties planning to file a commercial lawsuit who want to estimate the total expected cost in advance.
Companies assessing the value of litigation against the dispute value before deciding to proceed.
We notice some parties rely on the fee estimate alone to assess the value of filing a lawsuit, overlooking other elements that affect the actual decision, like estimated legal fees, expected litigation duration, and the other party's solvency. We recommend treating this fee estimate as part of a broader assessment, not the sole criterion for deciding whether to file a lawsuit at all.
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Common Questions
Does this calculator include legal fees too?
No, this calculator estimates court fees only, and legal fees are determined separately based on case complexity.
Do fees differ based on the competent division?
Some divisions may carry different procedures, and we review this specifically based on the nature of your dispute.