Legal Costs Calculator
Estimate the upfront cost of an undefended money claim
Legal action should be a considered escalation after commercial recovery has been attempted. This calculator gives an initial estimate of the upfront cost of issuing an undefended business debt claim.
The estimate includes Rezolva's Letter Before Action and case-preparation charges, the solicitor's issue fee and the current court issue fee. Defended proceedings, hearings and enforcement are not included.
Enter the principal overdue balance and the due date of the oldest invoice. The figures update automatically.
Total estimated upfront legal cost
Includes the Letter Before Action, case-preparation charge, solicitor's issue fee and the applicable court issue fee. Additional costs can arise if a claim is defended or enforcement is required.
Illustrative total claim value
This combines the principal debt with the calculated interest, collection costs, court fee and legal costs. Inclusion in a claim depends on the contractual and legal basis and does not guarantee recovery.
Create a free account. Rezolva starts with proportionate commercial recovery and recommends legal escalation only where it is appropriate.
Understanding the estimate
What to establish before issuing a debt claim
What the estimate includes
The calculator covers the principal balance, illustrative statutory interest and collection costs, Rezolva's initial legal-stage charges, the solicitor's issue fee and the current court issue fee.
What it does not include
Defence work, hearings, applications, enforcement, insolvency action and other third-party expenses are outside this initial estimate. Any further work should be quoted and authorised separately.
Check the case first
Before issuing, review the contract, invoices, delivery evidence, dispute history and the debtor's ability to pay. A legally arguable claim is not automatically a commercially sensible one.