Following extensive research, including a review by a consultant economist and a public consultation in 2015, the government introduced a fee structure designed to make enforcement fees clearer for both creditors and people who owe money.
The aim was to create a fair and transparent costs structure that is easy to understand, while also making sure enforcement companies are properly paid for the work they carry out.
The fixed fee structure is based on three main stages: the compliance stage, the enforcement stage and the sale or disposal stage. Each stage reflects the type of work involved at that point in the enforcement process.
In 2023, a further review considered whether the fees set in 2014 were still appropriate. It also looked at whether more could be done to encourage people to resolve debts earlier, before additional enforcement fees are added.
Following the review, the Ministry of Justice announced a 5% increase in enforcement fees. It also increased the threshold above which a percentage fee can be added, meaning the threshold for non-High Court cases became £1,900.
Fees charged for non High-Court enforcement cases before 1st May 2026 are:
| Stage | Fee | Additional percentage fee |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance stage | £75.00 | Not applicable |
| Enforcement stage | £235.00 | 7.5% on sums over £1,500 |
| Sale or disposal stage | £110.00 | 7.5% on sums over £1,500 |
From 1 May 2026, the new fees for non-High Court enforcement are:
| Stage | Fee | Additional percentage fee |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance stage | £79.00 | Not applicable |
| Enforcement stage | £247.00 | 7.5% on sums over £1,900 |
| Sale or disposal stage | £116.00 | 7.5% on sums over £1,900 |
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