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Expert Witness Fees

Further Information

HMRC www.hmrc.gov.uk

Do I need to do anything else relating to my fees?

You must declare all your income to HMRC and you may wish to take the advice of an accountant or a tax expert to ensure you comply with the relevant rules. If you use Self-Assessment you may find the HMRC website helpful.

Do I need to charge VAT?

This is a business decision for you and you may wish to seek the advice of an accountant who will consider what is best for your business circumstances. VAT can be charged on expert reports if you are VAT registered. You must register for VAT if your business turnover is above a certain level, or […]

How do I set my fees?

Your pricing structure is up to you and may vary on a case by case basis. You may charge an hourly rate or you may wish to charge a fixed fee for a whole report. There are pros and cons to both. However you decide to charge, your pricing should be clear in your Terms […]

What can I charge for my work?

It depends on the kind of reports you write. Some kinds of report have set fixed fee rate which we can tell you. Physiotherapy reports that are funded under Legal Aid rates have a fee rate of £64.80 per hour. MedCo reports for whiplash claims have a fixed fee of £180 for the first report, […]

Can you tell me what I can charge for my work?

No. The Competition Act means we are not allowed to tell you what to charge for your work. We cannot give you personal advice but we can give you general information to help you make your own decisions.

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