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Guide for applicants, Part 2: PCT procedure before the EPO (Euro-PCT Guide)

 
 
Amounts of fees
171
The amounts of the transmittal and international search fee are fixed by the EPO and given in the EPO's current Schedule of fees and expenses published in the Official Journal.  
172
If the EPO acts as RO, no reduction in the international search fee applies (see points 213 ff).
173
The amount of the international filing fee, including the page fee, is fixed by WIPO in Swiss francs and is specified in the Schedule of Fees which is annexed to the PCT Regulations (PCT Schedule of Fees) and forms an integral part thereof. The amounts payable in respect of the international filing fee, the search fee and the transmittal fee are those applicable on the date of receipt of the international application. 
174
The conditions for a reduction in the international filing fee are set out in points 178 ff.