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40 Examples of Overhead Cost

 , April 25, 2022
Overhead costs are costs that can't be directly attributed to the cost of your products or services with a measure such as unit cost or cost of goods sold. This differs greatly by industry but typically includes corporate functions such as human resources. Overhead cost also includes any cost that you can't measure at the unit level for each product you sell or service you provide. The following are common examples of overhead costs.
Accounting
Administration
Advertising
Banking Fees
Business Services
Business Travel
Cleaning Supplies
Cloud Services
Computers
Consulting Fees
Corporate Communications
Corporate Events
Depreciation of Assets
Energy
Entertainment
Executive Compensation
Finance
Human Resources
Information Technology
Insurance
Interest Expense
Legal Expenses
Licences
Maintenance & Repair
Marketing
Meals
Mobile Devices
Office Supplies
Professional Services
Property Taxes
Recruiting Costs
Rent
Research & Development
Salaries
Sales
Software
Telecommunications
Training
Utilities
Vehicle Leases

Notes

Overhead costs depend on your business model. For example, many businesses consider information technology as an overhead cost. However, if you are an information technology company that offers revenue generating IT services, technology costs may not be overhead.
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