United Arab EmiratesUpdated for 2026legalUAE Civil & Commercial Court Fees & Litigation Calculator 2026
Calculate official court litigation filing fees for civil, commercial, and appellate cases in Dubai Courts, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), and Federal Courts.
Calculated Result
Statutory Court Fee Due
21,000AED
Calculator Inputs
AED
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Statutory Court Fee Due
21,000AED
First Instance Fee Basis
21,000 AED
Statutory Fee Ceiling
40,000 AED
6% Proportion Before Cap
21,000 AED
Civil claims are assessed at 6% of claim value with a statutory cap of 40,000 AED in Dubai Courts and 30,000 AED in Abu Dhabi. Labor claims <= 100k AED are exempt.
Official Statute: قانون الرسوم القضائية لمحاكم دبي رقم 21 لسنة 2015 وتعديلاته وقانون الإجراءات المدنية ولائحة الرسوم القضائية الاتحادية وقضاء أبوظبيLast Verified: 2026-09-04
Calculation Methodology
First Instance Fee = min(Cap, max(MinFee, Claim Amount * 6%)); Appeal Fee = 50% of First Instance (capped at 20,000 AED).
Frequently Asked Questions
Court fees are set at 6% of the disputed claim amount, with a minimum of 500 AED and a maximum cap of 40,000 AED in Dubai Courts (30,000 AED in Abu Dhabi/Federal Courts).
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