Court Fee Calculator
Estimate the court fee for an initial civil claim in Nepal, with a clear breakdown and links to the legal sources.
Calculate your court fee
For initial civil claims with a monetary value.
How the fee is calculated
The first NPR 25,000 attracts a fixed NPR 500. Higher portions are charged progressively under section 69.
| Portion of claim (NPR) | Rate |
|---|---|
| First 25,000 | 500 fixed |
| Next 25,000 | 5% |
| Next 50,000 | 3.5% |
| Next 400,000 | 2% |
| Next 2,000,000 | 1.5% |
| Above 2,500,000 | 1% |
Court fee only. Other filing and legal costs are excluded. Confirm the final assessment with the court registry.
Official court fee guideArbitration fee
NEPCA domestic / NCB estimate
Institutional guidance, not a fixed government tariff.
Arbitration fee basis
Under section 36 of the Arbitration Act, 2055, remuneration follows the agreement or is determined by the arbitrator in consultation with the parties.
This estimate uses NEPCA rule 58, schedules 1 and 2, for domestic / NCB arbitration. It combines the tribunal fee and administration fee.
International / ICB contracts are not covered. VAT, travel, hearings and other expenses are excluded. Confirm the applicable schedule and agreed fee with NEPCA.
NEPCA fee schedules Arbitration Act, 2055These are estimates, not a court assessment or an arbitration fee agreement.