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fixed charges
[/fɪkst tʃɑːrdʒɪz/]
noun
pl: fixed charges
encargos fixos
1.
Costs or expenses that remain constant and do not vary with the level of production or business activity
The company's fixed charges include rent, insurance, and salaries.
Os encargos fixos da empresa incluem aluguel, seguros e salários.
2.
In finance, obligations or fees that do not fluctuate regardless of business performance
Fixed charges must be paid even when revenue decreases.
Os encargos fixos devem ser pagos mesmo quando a receita diminui.
Synonyms
fixed costs
fixed expenses
overhead costs
standing charges
Antonyms
variable charges
variable costs
variable expenses
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
encargos fixos
Most common term in Brazilian business and accounting contexts
São Paulo
custos fixos
Alternative term commonly used in financial reports
Portugal
encargos fixos
Preferred term in Portuguese business terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
cover fixed charges - cobrir os encargos fixos
reduce fixed charges - reduzir os encargos fixos
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