Administered Arbitration
Current Fee Schedule
This Schedule of Fees is effective as of 1 August 2016 and is applicable to all arbitrations commenced on or after
1 August 2016.
Case Filing Fee+ (Non-Refundable)
Singapore Parties | S$2,160* |
Overseas Parties | S$2,000 |
* Fee includes 8% GST.
Administration Fees
The administration fees calculated in accordance with the Schedule below apply to all arbitrations administered by SIAC and is the maximum amount payable to SIAC.
Sum in Dispute (S$) | Administration Fees (S$) |
Up to 50,000 | 3,800 |
50,001 to 100,000 | 3,800 + 2.200% excess over 50,000 |
100,001 to 500,000 | 4,900 + 1.200% excess over 100,000 |
500,001 to 1,000,000 | 9,700 + 1.000% excess over 500,000 |
1,000,001 to 2,000,000 | 14,700 + 0.650% excess over 1,000,000 |
2,000,001 to 5,000,000 | 21,200 + 0.320% excess over 2,000,000 |
5,000,001 to 10,000,000 | 30,800 + 0.160% excess over 5,000,000 |
10,000,001 to 50,000,000 | 38,800 + 0.095% excess over 10,000,000 |
50,000,001 to 80,000,000 | 76,800 + 0.040% excess over 50,000,000 |
80,000,001 to 100,000,000 | 88,800 + 0.031% excess over 80,000,000 |
Above 100,000,000 | 95,000 |
• Fees and expenses of the Tribunal;
• Usage cost of facilities and support services for and in connection with any hearing (e.g. hearing rooms and equipment, transcription and interpretation services); and
• SIAC’s administrative expenses.
8% GST as may be applicable.
SIAC will charge a minimum administration fee of S$3,800, payable for all cases, unless the Registrar otherwise determines.
Arbitrator's Fees
For arbitrations conducted pursuant to and administered under these Rules, the fee calculated in accordance with the Schedule below is the maximum amount payable to each arbitrator, unless the parties have agreed to an alternative method of determining the Tribunal’s fees pursuant to Rule 34.1.
Sum in Dispute | Arbitrator’s Fees |
Up to 50,000 | 6,250 |
50,001 to 100,000 | 6,250 + 13.800% excess over 50,000 |
100,001 to 500,000 | 13,150 + 6.500% excess over 100,000 |
500,001 to 1,000,000 | 39,150 + 4.850% excess over 500,000 |
1,000,001 to 2,000,000 | 63,400 + 2.750% excess over 1,000,000 |
2,000,001 to 5,000,000 | 90,900 + 1.200% excess over 2,000,000 |
5,000,001 to 10,000,000 | 126,900 + 0.700% excess over 5,000,000 |
10,000,001 to 50,000,000 | 161,900 + 0.300% excess over 10,000,000 |
50,000,001 to 80,000,000 | 281,900 + 0.160% excess over 50,000,000 |
80,000,001 to 100,000,000 | 329,900 + 0.075% excess over 80,000,000 |
100,000,001 to 500,000,000 | 344,900 + 0.065% excess over 100,000,000 |
Above 500,000,000 | 605,000 + 0.040% excess over 500,000,000 up to a maximum of 2,000,000 |
The above Arbitrator’s Fees do not include 8% GST or its equivalent in the relevant jurisdiction, as may be applicable.
Subject to the application of any applicable Double Taxation Agreement, withholding tax will apply to income derived by non-resident arbitrators from arbitration work carried out in Singapore beginning from 1 April 2023.
Emergency Interim Relief Fees
The following fees shall be payable in an application for emergency interim relief under Rule 30.2 and Schedule 1 to these Rules:
An application under Rule 30.2 and Schedule 1 must be accompanied by a payment of the following:
Singapore Parties | S$5,400* |
Overseas Parties | S$5,000 |
* Fee includes 8% GST.
Challenge Fee (Non-Refundable)
Singapore Parties | S$8,640* |
Overseas Parties | S$8,000 |
Others Fees
Arb-Med-Arb Fees
Arbitration | S$2,000 | |
Arb-Med-Arb | Singapore Parties | SIAC S$2,160* + SIMC S$1,000 = S$3,160 |
Overseas Parties | SIAC S$2,000 + SIMC S$1,000 = S$3,000 |
Appointment Fees (Non-Refundable)
The appointment fee is payable where a request for appointment of arbitrator(s) is made in an ad hoc case. The fee is payable by the party requesting the appointment. A request for appointment must be accompanied by payment of the appointment fee prescribed below.
1 arbitrator | 2 arbitrators | 3 arbitrators | |
Singapore Parties | S$3,240* | S$4,320* | S$5,400* |
Overseas Parties | S$3,000 | S$4,000 | S$5,000 |
Authentication & Certification Service
Authentication Charges:
SIAC’s charges for the authentication of arbitration awards made in Singapore (w.e.f 1 Jan 2010):
Awards Issued by SIAC
Authentication Fee | S$150 (for each authenticated copy) |
Incidentals | S$10 |
8% GST | S$12.80 |
Total | S$172.80 |
Authentication Fee | S$400 (S$200 for each additional authenticated copy) |
Incidentals | S$10 |
8% GST | S$32.80 |
Total | S$442.80 |
Certification Charges:
For any award/arbitration agreement where seat is Singapore:
Certification Fee | S$150 (for each certified copy) |
Incidentals | S$10 |
8% GST | S$12.80 |
Total | S$172.80 |
Download Request form for Authentication Service.
Assessment or Taxation Fees
At the end of an arbitration, or after an issue has been decided in the course of the arbitration, the Tribunal usually makes an order for the legal costs incurred by a party (or a part of the legal costs) to be paid by the other party. The Tribunal usually determines the amount of such cost to be paid.
SIAC prefers that the Tribunal does so. But if the Tribunal does not do so and the parties cannot agree on the amount, the Registrar of SIAC may be asked to assess the amount for the parties. This process is sometimes called “taxation” of costs. The party that requires the Registrar’s services pays a fee according to the amount of costs claimed.
Amount of Costs Claimed | Assessment or Taxation Fee |
Up to 50,000 | 5,000 |
50,001 – 100,000 | 5,000 + 2% of excess over 50,000 |
100,001 – 250,000 | 6,000 + 1.5% of excess over 100,000 |
250,001 – 500,000 | 8,250 + 1% of excess over 250,000 |
500,001 – 1,000,000 | 10,750 + 0.5% of excess over 500,000 |
Above 1,000,000 | 13,250 + 0.25% of excess over 1,000,000 |
Maximum | 25,000 |
The above fees do not include 8% GST as may be applicable.
The above schedule of assessment or taxation fees is effective as of 1 August 2016.
Payment Information
Payments may be made by a local cheque from a Singapore bank payable to “Singapore International Arbitration Centre” or by bank transfer to our bank account. Please note that cheques from overseas banks will not be accepted. For bank details, please contact us at +65 6713 9777 or [email protected].
All cheques should be sent directly to:
Singapore International Arbitration Centre
28 Maxwell Road #03-01
Maxwell Chambers Suites
Singapore 069120
Attn: Accounts Department (Please indicate party name/case reference number if available at the back of the cheque)