setup charge
[/ˈsetʌp tʃɑːrdʒ/]
nounpl: setup charges
taxa de configuração
1. A one-time fee charged by a service provider or company for the initial installation, configuration, or activation of a service or product
The internet provider charged a $99 setup charge for installing the new connection.
O provedor de internet cobrou uma taxa de configuração de $99 pela instalação da nova conexão.
2. In manufacturing or services, a fee for preparing equipment or systems before production or service delivery begins
The printing company added a setup charge for preparing the machines for the custom job.
A gráfica adicionou uma taxa de configuração pela preparação das máquinas para o trabalho personalizado.
3. An initial administrative or processing fee charged separately from the main service or product cost
When opening a new bank account, there may be a setup charge in addition to monthly fees.
Ao abrir uma nova conta bancária, pode haver uma taxa de configuração além das taxas mensais.
Setup charges are common in both Brazilian and American business practices, particularly in telecommunications, financial services, and utilities. In Brazil, consumers are increasingly aware of these charges and often negotiate to have them waived as part of competitive service offerings. In the USA, transparency about setup charges is legally required in many industries, though they remain a standard practice for generating initial revenue from new customers.
Related Idioms & Phrases
hidden setup charge - an undisclosed fee that appears in the final bill
waive the setup charge - to eliminate or forgive the initial fee
upfront setup charge - a setup fee that must be paid before service begins
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