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Zuschlag

Substantiv

full

surcharge

noun

Comparative law notes

Germany


Definitions of surcharge

English

an extra amount of money you must pay for something

A surcharge of £80 a year is payable if you pay quarterly.

English

money you must pay as a penalty (=punishment) for something you have done, especially for making false tax returns or some other money-related mistake or wrongdoing

A 25% surcharge is imposed on a taxpayer for failure to file by the deadline.