Prenumerationsbasis

Prenumerationsbasis is a concept used in subscription-based business models to define the basis on which a customer's service is charged. It specifies the contractual and product attributes that determine price, billing cadence, included features, and any conditions that affect invoicing and revenue recognition. The term encompasses both the pricing model and the mechanics of how a subscription can change over time, such as upgrades, downgrades, pauses, or term extensions.

Key components of a prenumerationsbasis include the product or service being subscribed to, the plan or tier, the billing interval (for example monthly or yearly), the base price, and any usage or consumption rules. It also covers tier thresholds, discounts or promotions, currency and tax rules, geographic eligibility, start date, contract term, renewal policy, and rules for prorations and refunds. The prenumerationsbasis may be static or dynamic, and it should be aligned with the catalog, contract, and pricing strategy of the business.

In practice, a prenumerationsbasis guides billing systems, customer relationship management, and revenue recognition. Common pricing models described by a prenumerationsbasis include fixed-price subscriptions, metered or usage-based subscriptions, tiered pricing, and hybrid models that combine elements of the above. Changes to a subscription—such as upgrades, downgrades, or term adjustments—are typically governed by its prenumerationsbasis, with rules for effective dates and prorations. From an accounting and analytics perspective, the prenumerationsbasis informs revenue recognition and metrics like churn and customer lifetime value.