ARBITRATION FEE STRUCTURE

ARBITRATION FEE STRUCTURE

Overview

The Indo-US Arbitration Hub follows a transparent, ad valorem fee structure for commercial disputes, ensuring predictability and proportionality. Administrative fees and arbitrator fees are calculated based on the aggregate amount in dispute (claim + counterclaim).

All fees are payable in USD or INR, as agreed by the parties.

1. Registration Fee

  • USD 1,000 (Non-refundable)
    or

  • INR equivalent, as notified annually.

Payable at the time of filing the Notice of Arbitration.

2. Administrative Fees (Institutional Charges)

Amount in Dispute (USD) Administrative Fee
Up to 500,000 3% of amount in dispute
500,001 – 5,000,000 2% of amount in dispute
5,000,001 – 20,000,000 1.25% of amount in dispute
Above 20,000,000 0.75% (capped at USD 150,000)

Minimum Administrative Fee: USD 5,000
Maximum Cap: USD 150,000

Administrative fees cover:

  • Case management

  • Procedural supervision

  • Tribunal appointment assistance

  • Hearing coordination

  • Award scrutiny (where applicable)

  • Digital case platform access

3. Arbitrator Fees

Arbitrator fees are calculated based on a fee schedule unless parties agree otherwise.

Sole Arbitrator

Amount in Dispute (USD) Arbitrator Fee
Up to 500,000 USD 10,000 – 25,000
500,001 – 5,000,000 USD 25,000 – 75,000
5,000,001 – 20,000,000 USD 75,000 – 200,000
Above 20,000,000 As determined by the Court (reasonable and proportionate)

Three-Member Tribunal

  • Each co-arbitrator: 60% of sole arbitrator scale

  • Presiding arbitrator: 120% of co-arbitrator fee

The Secretariat may adjust fees considering:

  • Complexity

  • Volume of evidence

  • Number of hearings

  • Urgency

  • Multi-party participation

4. Emergency Arbitrator Fees

  • Filing Fee: USD 5,000

  • Emergency Arbitrator Fee: USD 20,000 – 40,000

Decision typically rendered within 14 days of appointment.

5. Fast-Track Procedure Fees

Applicable for disputes below USD 2,000,000 or by agreement of parties.

  • Sole Arbitrator only

  • Reduced Administrative Fee: 75% of standard rate

  • Award within 6 months

6. Additional Costs

Parties may be required to deposit advances covering:

  • Hearing venue costs

  • Transcription services

  • Tribunal-appointed expert fees

  • Translation services

  • Travel and accommodation (if applicable)

Unused deposits will be refunded.

7. Deposits & Advances

The Secretariat will fix an advance on costs.
Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of proceedings.

The Tribunal may allocate final costs in the award.

8. Fee Transparency Policy

  • No hidden administrative costs

  • Structured written fee confirmation before tribunal constitution

  • Periodic cost status reporting

  • Compliance with international best practices