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Court & Tribunal Procedure
Updated 2026-06-16
Tribunal fee calculator (multi-jurisdiction)
Estimate the issue, hearing, and oral-hearing fees for the main UK tribunals — Employment, First-tier (Property, Tax, Immigration, Social Entitlement), Upper Tribunal, and the Court of Protection.
Important: This tool provides general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Limitation periods and legal deadlines are strictly enforced — missing them can permanently bar your claim. Always verify key dates with a qualified solicitor before relying on this output. Laws and court fee scales change; confirm current figures on the relevant official government website.
When to use this tool
Use before bringing an application or appeal to scope likely tribunal costs and check whether you qualify for Help with Fees (EX160). Covers Employment Tribunal, FtT Property/Tax/Immigration/Social Entitlement, UT IAC/AAC/Tax/Lands and the Court of Protection.
Help with Fees (EX160) can reduce or waive tribunal fees if you receive certain benefits or are on a low income. Apply before paying — refunds after payment are limited. Calculator reflects fees as at 16 June 2026; always confirm against the latest GOV.UK court fees schedule.
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Fee breakdown
Application — leasehold dispute (e.g. service charge, breach of lease)
£100
Hearing fee
Payable if your case proceeds to oral hearing
£200
RPT application — landlord/agent housing fee
Some smaller applications carry a lower fee
£65
Indicative total (best case)£365
Scotland: the Sheriff Appeal Court and Scottish tribunals follow a separate fee regime (Scottish Court and Tribunal Service). Northern Ireland: the Industrial Tribunal currently has no issue/hearing fee; Land Tribunal fees are set under separate NI legislation. This calculator covers England & Wales tribunals plus UK-wide Upper Tribunal chambers.