capped fee

[/kæpt fiː/]
nounpl: capped fees
taxa limitada
1. A fee or charge that has a maximum limit set in advance, beyond which it cannot increase
The university offers a capped fee for international students, ensuring costs won't exceed $15,000 per year.
A universidade oferece uma taxa limitada para estudantes internacionais, garantindo que os custos não excedam $15.000 por ano.
2. In finance and professional services, a predetermined maximum amount charged for services regardless of additional work or time involved
The lawyer agreed to a capped fee arrangement of $5,000 for handling the entire case.
O advogado concordou com um arranjo de taxa limitada de $5.000 para lidar com todo o caso.
3. A pricing model where the service provider's compensation is restricted to a specified maximum amount
The consulting firm negotiated a capped fee structure to provide budget certainty for the client.
A empresa de consultoria negociou uma estrutura de taxa limitada para fornecer certeza orçamentária ao cliente.
The concept of capped fees is particularly relevant in Brazil's growing legal and consulting sectors, where clients increasingly demand budget predictability. In the USA, this term is widely used in legal services, education, and professional consulting. In Portugal and Brazil, this concept gained prominence with regulatory requirements in banking and financial services sectors. The practice reflects a shift toward transparency and consumer protection in service-based industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fixed feemaximum feefee ceilinglimited feebounded fee
Antonyms / Antônimos
uncapped feeunlimited feevariable feeopen-ended fee

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxa limitada
Common in financial and legal contexts
Brazil (formal)
taxa com limite máximo
More explicit phrasing used in contracts
São Paulo
taxa teto
Business Portuguese, commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
taxa limitada / comissão limitada
Similar usage in Portuguese legal and financial documents

Related Words

flat feehourly ratefee schedulecost controlprice limitfee agreement

Related Idioms & Phrases

put a cap on something
set a ceiling on fees
lock in a price
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