Fixed recoverable costs for fast track cases under the post-October 2023 regime
How to use this calculator
Select the complexity band and stage reached, enter additional defendant and London weighting details, then add any disbursements. The calculator computes the total fixed recoverable costs.
This calculator applies to claims on the fast track where the cause of action accrues on or after 1 October 2023. For pre-October 2023 cases, use the legacy calculator.
Case details
Band 4 only: £526 (Section A) or £785 (Sections B/C)
12.5% uplift on fixed costs (CPR 45.29D / PD 45 para 5.1)
Damages
Add individual heads of loss. Interest is calculated on each head where a rate and dates are provided.
Head of loss
Amount (£)
Rate (%)
From
To
Interest (£)
Totals
£0.00
£0.00
Disbursements
Add disbursements one by one. Where CPR Part 45 imposes a cap, the recoverable amount is limited automatically. Caps are exclusive of VAT.
VAT-registered solicitors can recover VAT on disbursements where applicable. Court fees are exempt from VAT.
Advocacy fee
An advocacy fee is recoverable under PD 45, Table 12 (Section D). It forms part of fixed costs (not disbursements).
Section C (Disposed at trial) — advocacy fee applies automatically.
Select a band and enter damages above.
Section B(3) (Listed but settled before trial) — advocacy fee is optional.
Timing of settlement:
Select a band and enter damages above.
Results
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