Najiz is the official Saudi judicial platform that allows individuals and businesses to access judicial and enforcement services online. One of the most common topics users ask about is court fees and how they apply to different judicial requests and case types.Below are clear and direct answers to frequently asked questions about court fees on the Najiz platform in Saudi Arabia.
I’m Mohammed Almuzayen, Managing Partner, and I honestly enjoy answering questions from companies—especially in commercial and construction-related disputes in Saudi Arabia.
So I asked our IT team to create this page for one simple reason: to make it easy for people to ask, and for us to answer clearly. Here you’ll find the official frequently asked questions, and right after that, a “People’s Questions” section—real questions submitted by business owners and teams, written in the way people actually ask them.
If you don’t see your question here, send it to us. We review questions before publishing to protect privacy, then we answer the best ones and add them to the page so others can benefit too.
FAQs
How much are the court fees for filing an appeal request?
The court fees for submitting an appeal request are SAR 5,000.
How much are the court fees for submitting a petition for reconsideration?
The court fees for a petition for reconsideration are SAR 10,000.
How much are the court fees for filing a cassation request?
The court fees for a cassation request are SAR 7,000.
How much are the court fees for cases heard before commercial courts or commercial divisions?
The court fees for commercial cases are SAR 5,000.
How much are the court fees for urgent (summary) cases?
The court fees for urgent cases are SAR 3,000, regardless of the court or judicial division hearing the case.
How much are the court fees for an incidental (ancillary) request?
The court fees for an incidental request are SAR 1,000.
How much are the court fees for enforcement disputes?
The court fees for enforcement-related disputes are SAR 3,000.
How are court fees calculated for financial enforcement requests?
Court fees are calculated at 2% of the claim amount, provided that the fees are not less than
SAR 500 and do not exceed SAR 10,000.
How much are the court fees if the claim amount is less than SAR 100,000?
Court fees are calculated at 5% of the claim amount.
How much are the court fees if the claim amount is SAR 1,000,000 or more?
Court fees are calculated at 2% of the claim amount.
Real Questions from Business Owners & Company Teams
This section is dedicated to real questions submitted by business owners and company teams. These questions reflect practical situations that often arise during commercial and construction disputes before Saudi courts.
Aoife, a contracting company owner based in Riyadh, asks:
“Does a judge’s refusal to hear a witness mean that my appeal will automatically be rejected?”
Answer:
No. A judge’s decision not to hear a witness does not, by itself, mean that an appeal will be rejected. The appeal court looks at whether the refusal affected the fairness of the judgment or the outcome of the case. If the court determines that the witness testimony was essential and the refusal caused procedural harm, this may be a valid ground for appeal. Each case, however, is assessed based on its specific facts and the court record.
Declan, a procurement manager at a construction company in Jeddah, asks:
“Can I submit new documents and invoices at the appeal stage, or will the court refuse to consider them?”
Answer:
It depends. In many situations, the appeal court focuses on reviewing the original judgment based on the case record and the grounds of appeal, rather than reopening the case from scratch. New documents may be accepted if they are relevant, necessary, and their late submission is justified (for example, if they were not reasonably available earlier). If the court considers the documents to be an attempt to introduce a new claim or to change the case beyond the appeal scope, it may refuse them. The safest approach is to explain clearly why the documents matter and why they could not be submitted before.
Carlos Ramirez, a general manager at a trading company in Riyadh, asks:
“Can a non-Saudi company manager be authorized to use the Notification and Service of Process features on Najiz?”
Answer:
Yes. A non-Saudi company representative or manager can use Najiz notification-related services, provided that the required authority/permissions have been added and activated under the company’s Establishments Account on the Najiz portal. In practice, the key requirement is that the individual is properly registered and granted the relevant access rights within the company’s Najiz profile.
Michael Romano, a project director at a contracting company in Riyadh, asks:
“Is there a specific deadline for the expert to prepare and submit the expert report?”
Answer:
Yes. The expert is required to submit the expert report within a period not exceeding 45 days from the date the expert is formally assigned by the competent authority/court.
Johann Müller, a Finance Manager at a contracting company in Riyadh, asks:
“If the claimant and the defendant are located in two different cities, where should the lawsuit be filed? Am I required to file the case in the defendant’s city?”
Answer:
As a general rule, a lawsuit is filed before the court that has territorial jurisdiction over the defendant’s place of residence, as this is the standard rule of venue. However, Saudi procedural law provides for certain exceptions that allow a claim to be filed in a different location depending on the nature of the dispute. These exceptions may apply in cases related to real estate, contractual obligations, or where there are multiple defendants. Accordingly, determining the competent court depends on the type and subject matter of the claim and its specific facts, not merely on the fact that the parties are located in different cities.
Li Wei, an Operations Manager at a trading company in Riyadh, asks:
“Where can I download the Najiz application in English?”
Answer:
The Najiz application is officially available on the Google Play Store. You can download the English version directly through the following link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moj.najiz&hl=en
