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Fixed Cost

Definition: A fixed cost is a cost that does not vary in the short term, irrespective of changes in production or sales levels. For example, the rent on a building will not change until the lease runs out or is re-negotiated, irrespective of the level of business activity within that building. Examples of other fixed costs are insurance and property taxes.