Free SIAC Fee Calculator 2026
Estimate Singapore International Arbitration Centre fees by dispute amount, tribunal size, party type, and procedure.
Independent estimate based on the SIAC Schedule of Fees effective 1 January 2025. Not affiliated with SIAC.
Estimated SIAC filing, administration, tribunal, and selected emergency fees, in USD and SGD.
| Fee Component | USD | SGD |
|---|---|---|
| Case Filing Fee | $2,239 | SGD 3,000 |
| SIAC Administration Fee | $8,731 | SGD 11,700 |
| Tribunal Fee | $32,463 | SGD 43,500 |
| Emergency Arbitrator Upfront Cost | $0 | SGD 0 |
| Estimated Total | $43,433 | SGD 58,200 |
| Dispute Amount | Filing | Administration | Tribunal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100K USD | $2,239 | $4,048 | $9,048 | $15,336 |
| $500K USD | $2,239 | $8,731 | $32,463 | $43,433 |
| $1M USD | $2,239 | $13,478 | $51,119 | $66,836 |
| $5M USD | $2,239 | $29,910 | $107,164 | $139,313 |
- Legal fees and party counsel costs
- Expert, witness, document production, and translation costs
- Hearing rooms, transcription, travel, and accommodation
- GST, bank charges, enforcement, or set-aside proceedings
- Joinder, challenge, security for costs, or other case-specific applications
Considering SIAC Arbitration?
The fee schedule is only the budget floor. For a China-related contract, the real question is whether SIAC is the right seat and whether enforcement against the counterparty is realistic.
Understanding SIAC Arbitration Costs
What the SIAC fee calculator includes
This calculator estimates the SIAC case filing fee, SIAC administration fee, and tribunal fee payable to the arbitrator or tribunal. It also lets you model Streamlined Procedure and Emergency Arbitrator upfront costs under the 2025 SIAC Rules.
How SIAC fees are calculated
SIAC fees are calculated in Singapore dollars based on the amount in dispute. The administration fee and arbitrator fee use tiered percentage bands. The arbitrator fee is payable per arbitrator, so a three-member tribunal can materially increase the estimate.
Streamlined Procedure under the 2025 SIAC Rules
For suitable cases, Streamlined Procedure may apply where the amount in dispute does not exceed S$1,000,000 or where the parties agree. The procedure generally uses a sole arbitrator and caps SIAC fees plus tribunal fees at 50% of the normal maximum. This calculator applies the 50% reduction to administration and tribunal fees, but not to the non-refundable filing fee.
Expedited Procedure is not the same as half-price arbitration
Expedited Procedure under the 2025 SIAC Rules may apply to cases above S$1,000,000 and up to S$10,000,000, or where the circumstances justify it. It can shorten the procedure, but it does not create an automatic 50% fee discount. In this calculator, expedited cases are calculated under the normal fee schedule unless Streamlined Procedure is selected.
When SIAC may be useful for China-related disputes
SIAC can be attractive where the parties want a neutral Singapore seat, English-language procedure, and a well-recognized Asia-Pacific arbitral institution. For a dispute against a Chinese supplier, compare SIAC with CIETAC, ICC, and HKIAC costs, then consider contract terms, asset location, evidence, enforcement prospects, and whether a demand letter or negotiation should come first.
SIAC Fee Calculator FAQ
Estimates are based on the SIAC Schedule of Fees effective 1 January 2025 and approximate exchange rates. Actual advances on costs and final costs may vary. This tool does not constitute legal advice and is not affiliated with SIAC.
Source: SIAC Schedule of Fees (effective 1 January 2025); SIAC Rules 2025. Exchange rate uses the site comparator data last updated in March 2026.