taxas base
1. The minimum or standard charges that form the foundation of a pricing structure, before any additional costs, surcharges, or variable fees are added
The subscription includes base fees of $50 per month, with additional charges for premium features.
A assinatura inclui taxas base de $50 por mês, com cobranças adicionais para recursos premium.
2. Fixed charges that are mandatory and non-negotiable as part of a service or transaction
The bank's base fees cover account maintenance and standard services.
As taxas base do banco cobrem a manutenção da conta e serviços padrão.
3. The fundamental or starting fees upon which other charges are calculated or added
Legal services typically charge base fees before calculating time-based billing.
Os serviços jurídicos geralmente cobram taxas base antes de calcular cobrança por hora.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'base fees' (taxas base) are commonly discussed in banking, telecommunications, and service industries. Brazilian financial institutions frequently advertise accounts with reduced or zero base fees as a competitive advantage. The term is more formal and appears regularly in contracts, service agreements, and financial disclosures. Understanding base fees is crucial for consumers comparing service providers, as these fixed costs directly impact the total expense regardless of usage.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cover the base fees - pagar as taxas base
waive base fees - dispensar as taxas base
reduce base fees - reduzir as taxas base
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