Current fixed fees
| Enforcement type | Compliance | Enforcement | Further stage | Sale or disposal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other than a High Court writ | £79 | £247 | Not a separate second fixed stage | £116 |
| Under a High Court writ | £79 | £200 first enforcement stage | £520 second enforcement stage | £550 |
Percentage thresholds
For enforcement other than under a High Court writ, the 7.5% percentage fee applies to the part of the sum to be recovered exceeding £1,900 at the relevant stages. For enforcement under a High Court writ, it applies to the part exceeding £1,200 at the relevant stages. Transitional rules matter: the 2026 amendments do not affect enforcement action taken before 1 May 2026.
Questions for a fee review
- What debt and enforcement power applied?
- When was the instruction received and when was each action taken?
- Which stage was actually reached?
- Was payment made in full, a repayment arrangement made or a controlled goods agreement entered?
- Was there more than one debt, writ or warrant?
- Were goods removed, stored or sold?
- Were disbursements actually and reasonably incurred and supported?
- Is VAT being charged, and on what legal basis?
- Does a complaint, court assessment or restitution claim fit the facts?
Sources
Review status
Legal content reviewed against the sources identified on this page on 27 July 2026. The next review is due on 27 July 2028.