UK COMPLIANCE & GDPR Q&A
How much is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) fee?
Last updated: 12 July 2026 | Category: Filing Fees
The cost of your statutory data protection fee is determined by your organisation's size, turnover, and employee count. The government structures these charges into three distinct tiers.
Statutory Cost Structure
| Filing Tier | Organisation Criteria | Statutory Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 (Micro-entities) | Maximum of 9 employees OR turnover under £632,000. | £40.00 / year |
| Tier 2 (SMEs) | Maximum of 249 employees OR turnover under £36 Million. | £60.00 / year |
| Tier 3 (Large Corporates) | 250+ employees AND turnover exceeding £36 Million. | £2,900.00 / year |
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