EX160A — Help with Fees — Guidance Notes
Official guidance notes accompanying the EX160 application, explaining eligibility criteria, what counts as income, and how disposable capital is calculated.
Who uses this form
Anyone completing an EX160 Help with Fees application who needs clarity on whether they qualify or how to calculate income and capital thresholds.
When to use it
Read before completing EX160 to understand the automatic remission qualifying benefits and the income/capital thresholds for partial or full remission.
Where to file
Not filed separately — used as a reference document alongside EX160.
Court fee
Free.
Common mistakes to avoid
Relying on the guidance alone without checking the current fee remission thresholds — figures are updated periodically
Misunderstanding 'disposable income': certain deductions (housing costs, dependants) are allowed
Assuming all benefits automatically qualify — only specific means-tested benefits trigger automatic remission
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Official source
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