Guidance
Current Statutory Fees
Fees are set by the Secretary of State and were amended in Parliament by The Certification Officer (Amendment of Fees) Regulations 2005 (SI 2005/713) under the provisions of sections 108 and 293 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.
| Function | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application for listing a trade union or employers’ association | £150 |
| Application for approval of a proposed instrument of amalgamation or transfer of engagement | £1,850 |
| Entry of an amalgamated organisation where the name of each organisation is already on the list | £41 |
| Issue of a certificate of independence to an amalgamated trade union where each union held a certificate | £41 |
| Application by a trade union for a certification of independence | £4,066 |
| Application for approval of a change of name | £96 |
| Inspection of documents in respect of amalgamations or transfers of engagements | £19 |
In addition to the statutory fees above, we will charge you £2 per document for the inspection of Annual Returns or rules of a trade union or employers’ association; and 35p per page for any photocopying.