licensing fees

[ˈlaɪsənsɪŋ fiːz]
nounpl: licensing fees
taxas de licença
1. monetary charges imposed by a governing authority or rights holder for granting permission to operate a business, use intellectual property, or engage in a regulated activity
The company had to pay substantial licensing fees to operate as a telecommunications provider in the country.
A empresa teve que pagar taxas de licença substanciais para operar como provedora de telecomunicações no país.
2. payments required to legally use software, patents, trademarks, or other protected intellectual property
Software licensing fees are often based on the number of users or installations.
As taxas de licença de software geralmente são baseadas no número de usuários ou instalações.
3. charges levied by government bodies for obtaining and maintaining business licenses or permits
Annual licensing fees for restaurants vary depending on their size and capacity.
As taxas anuais de licença para restaurantes variam dependendo do seu tamanho e capacidade.
In Brazil, licensing fees are an important part of regulatory compliance and business operations, particularly in sectors like telecommunications, media, alcohol distribution, and professional services. The term reflects the bureaucratic requirements of formal business establishment. In the US, licensing fees vary significantly by state and industry, making them a key consideration for business planning. The concept emphasizes governmental control and revenue generation through regulated access to economic activities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
license feeslicensing costspermit feesregistration feesauthorization charges
Antonyms / Antônimos
free licenseroyalty-freeopen source

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxas de licença
most common and widely understood term across Brazil
São Paulo
taxas de licenciamento
commonly used in business and commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
taxas de concessão
sometimes used when referring to government-granted permissions
Portugal
taxas de licença
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; European regulatory context may differ

Related Words

licensepermitroyaltiesintellectual propertyregulatory compliancebusiness permitcopyrightfranchise fee

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay the licensing fees
waive licensing fees
reduce licensing fees
licensing fee structure
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