05 Sep 2024
In cases where parties have agreed to have their dispute resolved in accordance with the 2014 Domestic Arbitration Rules, the applicable fees are set out in the Fee Schedule.
View the 2014 Domestic Arbitration Rules Fee Schedule in PDF format: English
Appointment Fee
Fees for a Member of the HKIAC Secretariat to Act as "Arbitration Administrator"
Fundholding Fees
Method of Payment
The following fees apply to all arbitrations governed by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Domestic Arbitration Rules in force on 1 November 2014 (the "Rules").
Appointment Fee
When submitting a request for HKIAC to appoint an arbitrator pursuant to Articles 2.1 and 3.2 of the Rules, an appointment fee is payable. The fee for appointing one arbitrator is HKD 8,000.
Fees for a Member of the HKIAC Secretariat to Act as "Arbitration Administrator"
Where the parties have agreed to the appointment of the Secretary General of HKIAC, or such person as may be designated by the Secretary-General, as arbitration administrator pursuant to Article 4.5 of the Rules, HKIAC will charge an hourly rate of HKD 600 for time spent as arbitration adminstrator.
All expenses and disbursements incurred in connection with the specific matter will also be charged to the parties.
Fundholding Fees
Where, pursuant to Article 16 of the Rules, an Arbitrator directs the parties to make one or more deposits to HKIAC to secure the Arbitrator's fees and expenses, an administrative fee of HKD 4,000 per party per annum is payable on receipt of the funds and every year thereafter.
Unless otherwise directed, all expenses and disbursements incurred in connection with the specific matter will be deducted from the funds held by HKIAC.
Quarterly statement of account shall be sent to the Arbitrator and the parties.
HKIAC shall not bear any liability in respect of funds held on behalf of the Arbitrator.
Method of Payment
Payment of all fees, save for the Arbitrator’s fees, may be made by Hong Kong Dollar cheque payable to “Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre” or by bank transfer to the following account:
Account No: 567-190897-001
Account Name: Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
Bank: Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, 1 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong
Swift Code: HSBC HK HHH KH
Payment of the Arbitrator's fees may be made by Hong Kong Dollar cheque payable to “Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre” or by bank transfer to the following account:
Account No: 567-190897-002
Account Name: Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
Bank: Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, 1 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong
Swift Code: HSBC HK HHH KH
