Define: Statutory Charges

The meaning of “Statutory Charges” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Statutory Charges defined in a legal contract?

  • Statutory Charges means the collective charges related to the usage of waterways and vessels as stated in the [schedule] to the [regulations]. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Statutory Charges means the prescribed costs, fees and stop-orders as defined in the [Act], ranking in order of preference between themselves as provided in that Act. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Statutory Charges means royalties, duties, taxes, etc., if any, to be paid according to the applicable laws. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Statutory Charges means the amount payable by the allottee(s) towards the external development charges, infrastructure development charges, etc., paid by the [company] to [competent authority] in relation to the said project. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Statutory Charges means all rates, charges, duties, fees and taxes levied by a local government or authority relating to the land, including the costs incurred by the trustee in providing any service. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Statutory Charges means the fees, charges and penalties payable to a relevant entity in respect to the services provided. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Statutory Charges means any charge imposed on employee remuneration by state or federal legislation, including superannuation, workers compensation premiums and payroll tax. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of statutory charges' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Statutory Charges means payments required by [governing law], including fees, taxes, duties, penalties and rates.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • A business selling goods or services
  • A landlord leasing property to a tenant
  • An employer hiring an employee

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Statutory Charges means fees associated with the use of specific resources or services, specified under [governing law/rules/regulations].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • User accessing a digital platform or software
  • Business licensing a product or technology
  • Real estate developer entering a deal
  • Franchisee opening a new location

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Statutory Charges means payments required by [governing law], including fees, taxes, duties, penalties and rates.

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