påslaget

Påslaget is a Swedish term used primarily in commerce and economics to refer to a surcharge, markup, or premium added to a base price. It denotes the amount or rate by which a price is increased beyond the cost or catalog price. On an invoice or price list, påslaget appears as a line item and can be expressed as a percentage or as a fixed sum.

Contexts where påslaget is common include retail pricing, freight and shipping, insurance, service fees, and various administrative charges. It is distinct from taxes and other compulsory charges, which are typically regulated separately. In many sectors, påslag is negotiated between buyer and seller and can reflect overhead costs, risk, or desired profit margin. The size and form of ett påslag may vary with market conditions, competition, and the specific terms of a transaction.

Etymology: the term is formed from på (on) and slag (charge, rate, or addition), indicating an addition to a base price. Related Swedish terms include pålägg and tillägg, and in other languages there are equivalents such as markup or surcharge.

See also: markup, surcharge, premium, price construction.