Qatar Court Fees Guide – Complete Breakdown of Legal Costs

Execution Court Fees in Qatar

Fees for Claims, Appeals, Applications, and Guarantees before the Execution Court.

Application Type	Fee (QAR)
Execution of an Executory Document	1,000
Substantive or Provisional Dispute in Execution	500
Registration of an Objection	500
Filing an Appeal, Grievance, or Objection	1,000
Issuance of a Travel Ban Order	2,000
Issuance of a Travel Permit	100
Cancellation of a Travel Ban	100
Imposing a Precautionary Seizure	100
Seizure of Debtor’s Assets Held by Third Parties	100
Release, Reduction, or Cancellation of Seizure	100
Suspension of Execution	100
Issuance of an Imprisonment Order Against the Judgment Debtor	2.000
Release of the Judgment Debtor	100
Suspension of Auction Sale Procedures	100
Eviction of Property	100
Issuance of an Order on Petition	300
Forced Execution	200
Reverse Execution	100
Temporary/Final Suspension	100
Surety Bond	100
Set-off	100
Liquidation of Guarantee	20
Refund of Amounts	20
Suspension of Payment	20
Copy of Document	5 Per Copy
Submission or Receipt of Document	20
Certificate of Concern	50
Certificate of No Execution File	50
Other Applications or Issuance of Other Certificates	50

Tip

Execution court fees vary based on the type of legal action. Travel bans cost 2,000 QAR, while eviction orders are only 100 QAR.

Investment & Trade Court Fees

Fees for Claims, Appeals, and Applications before the Investment and Trade Court.

Procedure	Fee (QAR)
Claims before the Primary Chamber (Single Judge)	3,000 QAR
Claims before the Primary Chamber (Three Judges)	5,000 QAR
Appeals before the Appellate Chambers	7,000 QAR
Appeals before the Investment & Trade Disputes Chamber	5,000 QAR
Petition for Reconsideration	15,000 QAR
Performance Order Applications	1,000 QAR
Urgent Claims	500 QAR
Reinstatement of a Dismissed Case (Primary Chambers)	3,000 QAR
Reinstatement of a Dismissed Case (Appellate Chambers)	1,000 QAR
Resumption from Suspension	300 QAR
Claims for Interpretation of Judgments	500 QAR
Appeal Against Enforcement Judge’s Decision	1,500 QAR
Provisional Orders & Orders Upon Petition	300 QAR
Other Appeals	1,000 QAR
Other Applications	50 QAR
Document Copies	2 QAR Per Copy
Certificates	100 QAR Per Certificate

Enforcement of Judgments & Orders: 1,000 QAR

📌 Covers:

Enforcement of judicial committee decisions

Arbitration awards

Foreign judgments

Execution objections

Guarantees Before the Investment & Trade Court

Procedure	Guarantee (QAR)
Claims Before Primary Chamber (Single Judge)	5,000 QAR
Claims Before Primary Chamber (Three Judges)	10,000 QAR
Appeals Before the Appellate Chambers	15,000 QAR
Appeals Before the Investment & Trade Disputes Chamber	30,000 QAR
Petition for Reconsideration	30,000 QAR

Cassation Appeals (Non-Criminal Cases)

A cassation appellant must deposit a security amount with the court treasury at the time of filing the appeal petition, as follows:

Security Deposit: 20,000 QAR if appealing a Court of Appeal judgment

Fixed Appeal Fee: 5,000 QAR

The court registry shall not accept the appeal petition unless it is accompanied by proof of the single required deposit of the security amount, even in cases where multiple appellants file a joint appeal petition, regardless of the differing grounds for appeal.

📌 Exemptions: Those exempt from court fees are also exempt from this deposit.

Rental Dispute Resolution Fees

Fixed Fee: 100 QAR per dispute resolution request before the Rental Dispute Resolution Committee.

📌 Exemptions & Amendments: Governed by Council of Ministers Decision No. 4 of 2014, amending Decision No. 37 of 2008.

Labor Dispute Resolution Fees

Labor disputes in Qatar are completely fee-exempt for workers or their heirs.

📌 Legal Basis: Qatar Labor Law No. 14 of 2004.

Civil Lawsuit Fees in Qatar

Lawsuits Under 20,000 QAR: 3% of claimed amount

Lawsuits Over 20,000 QAR: 2% on the excess amount

Minimum Fee: 50 QAR

Maximum Fee: 3,000 QAR

Indeterminate Value Cases: 100 QAR fixed fee

Indeterminate Value Cases Include:

Signature authentication lawsuits

Original lawsuits for forgery

Eviction or lease delivery lawsuits (without contract termination request)

Urgent lawsuits & execution-related objections

Bankruptcy declaration lawsuits & applications for preventive composition

Appeals against judgments on execution proceeds distribution

Enforcement of arbitration awards & foreign judgments with no set value

Objections to orders on petitions

Lawsuits for interpretation & correction of judgments

Applications for recusal of judges, experts & arbitrators

Attorney Fees in Qatar

Attorney fees are based on an agreement between the lawyer and the client.

Tip

Hiring the best Qatari lawyers ensures expert legal services, dispute resolution, and arbitration success.

FAQs on Qatar Court Fees

Are labor disputes subject to court fees?

No, labor disputes are fee-exempt under Qatar Labor Law.

How much does it cost to file a civil lawsuit?

Under 20,000 QAR: 3% of the claim amount
Above 20,000 QAR: 2% on the excess amount, capped at 3,000 QAR

How much does it cost to appeal a case in Qatar?

Appeals Before Appellate Chamber: 7,000 QAR
Cassation Appeal: 5,000 QAR fee + 20,000 QAR security deposit

📜 Official Sources

Qatar Official Gazette (2014, 2008, 2004)

Council of Ministers Decisions No. 4 (2014) & No. 37 (2008)

Investment & Trade Court & Execution Court Regulations