If your financial resources are assessed to be between HK$55,100.01 and HK$440,800, you are required to pay a sum by way of contribution upon acceptance of the offer of legal aid. The amount of contribution ranges from HK$1,102 to HK$110,200 depending on your assessed financial resources. In some cases, you can pay the contribution by installments (normally not more than 6 monthly installments) (Please view our publications on calculation of financial resources and contributions.)
The scale of contribution is as follows:
Financial Resources (HK$) |
Contribution Rates (%) |
Contributions (HK$) |
---|---|---|
$0 - $55,100.00 | - | 0 |
$55,100.01 - $110,200.00 | 2% | $1,102 - $2,204 |
$110,200.01 - $165,300.00 | 2.5% | $2,755 - $4,133 |
$165,300.01 - $220,400.00 | 5% | $8,265 - $11,020 |
$220,400.01 - $275,500.00 | 10% | $22,040 - $27,550 |
$275,500.01 - $330,600.00 | 15% | $41,325 - $49,590 |
$330,600.01 - $385,700.00 | 20% | $66,120 - $77,140 |
$385,700.01 - $440,800.00 | 25% | $96,425 - $110,200 |