Overhead Definition

Overhead is the ongoing business expenses that do not directly produce revenue.

Overhead Extended Definition
Overhead includes all of the indirect expenses related to operating a business but not to producing a good or delivering a service.

Overhead can include costs such as:

• Rent
• Utilities
• Depreciation

Overhead costs are considered fixed expenses and do not change with the rise and fall of revenue each month.

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Last Updated By

Christan Neff | Apr 17, 2023