n. 1) a fee paid based on a percentage of the sale made by an emp...

The fee paid to a broker to execute a trade, based on number of shares, bonds, options, and/or their dollar value. In 1975, deregulation led to the establishment of discount brokers, who charge lower [..]

The fee you pay a broker to buy or sell a security, such as a stock or an ETF, for your account. The charge is typically assessed on a per-trade basis. You do not need to pay a commission to buy or se [..]

Commission is earnings based on a percentage of the total amount of sales.

In finance, a payment based on percentage of transaction value, according to the local interpretation of value (e.g., based on total revenue, or gross profit, etc).

a special group delegated to consider some matter The developers are now seeking approval from the landmarks commission. — New York Times (Feb 16, 2012)

An embedded part of an insurance premium, which is paid by an insurance company to an agent or broker for procuring and servicing the business for the insurance company/client.

Fee paid to an agent or insurance salesperson as a percentage of the policy premium. The percentage varies widely depending on coverage, the insurer and the marketing methods.

(1) In insurance, a certain percentage of premium produced that is retained as compensation by insurance agents and brokers. Also known as acquisition cost. (2) In reinsurance, the primary ins [..]

1660s, from commission (n.). Related: Commissioned; commissioning.

mid-14c., "authority entrusted to someone," from Latin commissionem (nominative commissio) "delegation of business," noun of action from past participle stem of committere (see com [..]

To request, or the request for, the production of a work of art. Related: Hector Guimard. Entrance Gate to Paris Subway (Métropolitain) Station. Paris, France. c. 1900 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Divan [..]

The portion of the revenue derived from a shipment payable to the origin agent, booking agent, destination agent or hauler. An amount paid to a real estate agent or broker upon completing a sale. [..]

A proportion (usually a percentage) of the sale price of a property paid to a real estate agent for negotiating a real estate transaction.

The broker's basic fee for purchasing or selling securities or property as an agent.

The fee charged by an agent or broker for representing a buyer or seller’s interest. A commission is generally a percentage of the sales price.

Commission Split A commission split is the sharing of commissions between the listing agent and the broker of the buyer.

to formally order or give permission to work.

An artwork is often commissioned when a wealthy patron asks an artist to create a specific artwork in exchange of a fee. When this happens an artist is often creating something with someone else’s wis [..]

Securities brokers and other sales agents typically charge a commission, or sales charge, on each transaction. With traditional, full-service brokers, the charge is usually a percentage of the total cost of the trade, though some brokers may offer favorable rates to frequent traders.Online brokerage firms, on the other hand, usually charge a flat f [..]

A form of remuneration received by a municipal securities dealer purchasing or selling securities when acting as agent for a customer. The commission is typically a charge to the customer of a set fee [..]

1) A fee paid to an agent or employee for performing a specific service, as distinguished from regular payments of wages or salary. 2) A group appointed by law to conduct government business, especial [..]

committee: a special group delegated to consider some matter; "a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle put into commission; equip for servic [..]

A percentage of the sales price or a fixed fee negotiated by an agent to compensate for the effort expended to sell or purchase property.

Payment, or brokerage fees, given by the seller of a property to a real estate agent for services rendered. Usually paid at the closing.

v. To empower.

An official document issued by a government giving the recipient the rank and powers of a commissioned officer in the armed forces.

Most salespeople earn commissions for the work that they do and there are many sales professionals involved in each transaction, including Realtors, loan officers, title representatives, attorneys, escrow representative, and representatives for pest companies, home warranty companies, home inspection companies, insurance agents, and more. The commi [..]

Earnings based on the amount of total sales.

Definition A fee charged by a broker or agent for his/her service in facilitating a transaction, such as the buying or selling of securities or real estate. In the case of securities trading, brokers [..]

Commissions may be defined as payment to employees or representatives, usually in sales, of a set percentage of the selling price of the product.

is money earned by independent salesmen, brokers or affiliates who refer a customer to a service or product, which they then purchase. The amount earned is often a percentage of the sale. Unlike regul [..]

1 : a formal written authorization to perform various acts and duties [a notary's ] 2 a : authority to act for, in behalf of, or in place of another b : a task or matter entrusted to one as the . [..]

See Agent's Commission.

That payment that a travel agent receives from a supplier for selling transportation, accommodation or other services.

Compensation paid to a person or company for selling goods or services.

Percentage of the selling price of the property, paid by the seller.

The payment a sales rep gets when they successfully sell something; usually a percentage of sales revenue. If you want more info on commission structures, check out this blog post

the percentage of a selling price paid to a retailer by a supplier. In the travel industry, travel agents receive commissions for selling tour packages or other services. common carrier:

Money paid to a real estate agent or broker by the seller (usually 6 to 7 percent of a home's sale price).

a percentage of premium paid to agents by insurance companies for the sale of policies.

A commission is a percentage of your incomes that an agent will charge tour operators to send customers. A common practice in the tour & activity industry is to pay from 10% and up to 30% commissi [..]

A small fee that a travel agency or services adds to the total fee in order to make money.

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A fee paid to an agent for transacting a piece of business or service. In the travel business, commissions are paid to travel agents, and tour operators or wholesalers as compensation for marketing and selling products or services to their markets.

A payment made to an individual or organisation for bringing business to another individual or organisation.  This is standard procedure in the events industry.  You will never pay more to a venue as [..]

the percentage of a ticket price which airlines pay their agents.

Payment made to an individual or organization for bringing business to another individual or organization. Although this is standard procedure in the meeting and event industry, Event Planner Spain im [..]

The one time fee charged by a broker to a customer when the customer executes a futures or option on futures trade through the brokerage firm.

The fee paid to a dealer when the dealer acts as agent in a transaction, as opposed to when the dealer acts as a principal in a transaction (see “net price”).

(1) The charge made by a commission house for buying and selling commodities; (2) the CFTC.

Compensation paid to a producer for originating business; primary insurers also are paid a commission for ceding business to a reinsurer.

The amount earned, based on the percent of total sales. For example, a car salesperson who earns 10% on car sales and sells $60,000 worth of cars would earn a commission of $6,000 (10% of $60,000).

An amount paid by a financial institution to an intermediary for the placing of business. Normally calculated as a percentage of the amount paid (i.e. of the premium for an insurance pol [..]

  The formal authority given to someone to hold a senior position in government is called a commission.  For the government of Canada, a commission can be issued by the governor general alone or with the privy council (for the provinces, a commission can be issued by the lieutenant governor alone or by the lieutenant governor in council).   Ministe [..]

A fee paid to an agent, such as a mortgage broker, insurance sales person or financial adviser for services rendered. The commission fee is usually a percentage of the personal finance products sold b [..]

Also termed round-turn. A charge/ fee charged by the broker to carry out trades. The fee normally depends on the number and dollar value of bonds, shares, options transacted. The deregulation in 1975, [..]

Paid by the seller to the land agent, normally when the property is sold. It is usually a percentage of the selling price of the property. The amount of commission is negotiable between the seller and [..]

A fee charged by a broker for his/her services in facilitating a transaction, such as buying or selling of securities or real estate, based either on the dollar amount of the trade, the transaction, o [..]

The fee payable to an “agent” for services.

The fee paid to a broker to execute a trade, based on number of shares, bonds, options, and/or their dollar value. In 1975, deregulation led to the establishment of discount brokers, who charge lower [..]

Money paid to a real estate agent or broker by the seller as compensation for finding a buyer and completing the sale. Usually it is a percentage of the sale price--6 to 7 percent on houses, 10 percen [..]

A commission is a payment made to a salesperson when they sell a vehicle. Most car salespersons make their money from sales commissions. There are some dealerships that do not use commissions and instead pay their salespeople a regular salary.

A fee paid to an adviser or salesperson as a payment for selling a particular product. An upfront commission is based on the sale amount of the product. An ongoing commission is based on the balance o [..]

The amount a real estate agent earns for negotiating a home sale. The commission amount is often a percentage of the home sale price.

Pay based on a percentage of sales

Fee charged by broker to execute your trade. May be a composite of several fees & charges. Commission is taken into account when calculating realized gain or loss. The buy, or opening commission, [..]

Commission is a fee charged by the sales professionals like brokers or agents for negotiating deals on real estate or on loan transactions. It is usually a percentage of the price of the property or l [..]

is a fee paid to an agent as compensation for executing a transaction. It is calculated either as a percentage of the transaction value or as a flat fee.

An amount of income received by a publisher for some quantifiable action such as selling an advertiser’s product and/or service on the publisher’s website.

Also known as a bounty or referral fee, the income an affiliate is paid for generating a sale, lead or click-through to a merchant’s web site.

Also known as a bounty or referral fee, the income an affiliate is paid for generating a sale, lead or click-through to a merchant’s web site.

Commission is a term which has different meanings. It could refer to

That payment that a travel agent receives from a supplier for selling transportation, accommodation or other services.

The fee paid to a brokerage for the execution of trades or management of an investment portfolio. Commission charges vary based upon the type of brokerage, and may be dependent upon the type of security, the number of shares traded, or the dollar value of the security.

A fee charged by a broker for his/her services in facilitating a transaction, such as buying or selling of securities or real estate, based either on the dollar amount of the trade, the transaction, or the number of shares traded.

This is the payment that’s made to a financial adviser for services that he or she provides, based on a percentage of the value of the investment or premiums paid. It’s paid to the adviser by the prod [..]

A fee charged by a broker for his/her services in facilitating a transaction, such as buying or selling of securities or real estate, based either on the dollar amount of the trade, the transaction, o [..]

(n) a special group delegated to consider some matter(n) a fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received or collected or agreed to be paid (as distinguished from a salary)(n) t [..]

A fee paid to an affiliate or partner who drives traffic to the merchant’s website resulting in a sale. Commissions can be based on a flat fee or percentage of sale. Commissions can be one time, or fo [..]

The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Maryland. The state regulatory agency that provides oversight, policy guidance, and direction to electric companies and retail electricity suppliers. The PSC licenses retail electricity suppliers but does not regulate the products, services, or prices that retail electricity suppliers offer. Find more informat [..]

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is the state regulatory agency that provides oversight, policy guidance and direction to public utilities. The PUC licenses electric suppliers but does [..]

Compensation paid for work performed, usually based on the volume of the transaction or calculated as a percentage of the profit. See also Bank commission.

A fee (usually a percentage of the total transaction) paid to an agent or broker for services performed.

A percentage of the sales price or a fixed fee negotiated by an agent to compensate for the effort expended to sell or purchase property.

The fee charged by an agent or broker for facilitating a transaction.

A broker's basic fee for purchasing or selling securities or property as an agent.

To set up or configure for operation. ex: "Use the setup software to commission the drive."

Income an

  The commissioning of a (computer) system is the point when it is put into live, operational, and active service.   *** The Information Security Glossary ***

 That portion of the premium paid to the agent as compensation for the agent's services.

This is money that the salesperson at a dealership receives for making a sale. At many dealerships it forms the bulk of their income though some do not use commission and use salary instead. Salespeople can earn additional commission by meeting sales quotas.

refers to the Senior College and University Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC); may denote either the entire senior college organization or its decision-making body.

 A payment to a subscription sales agency, usually a percentage or dollar amount per sub sold. The agency collects from the subscriber, deducts the commission and remits the balance to the publisher. (Also see Remit.)  

Bestowed upon an AFROTC graduate by the President of the United States recognizing them as an officer in the U.S. Air Force.

The fee paid to a dealer when the dealer acts as agent in a transaction, as opposed to when the dealer acts as a principal in a transaction (see “net price”). Commissions differ in how they are calcul [..]

means the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission provided for in Code Section 20-3-250.4. O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.2.(5)

Money paid to a real estate agent or broker by the seller as compensation for finding a buyer and completing the sale.

An amount paid to the insurance salesperson as compensation for services rendered.  Usually a percentage of the policy.

A fee paid to an adviser or salesperson as an incentive for selling a particular product. An upfront commission is based on the sale amount of the product. An ongoing commission is based on the balanc [..]

is the amount of money or percentage that is payable to an agent for their services.

A play for which a theater company gives a playwright money to write, typically with the understanding that the theater will have the right of first refusal to premiere it.

One of three governing bodies that make recommendations for an EPP’s accreditation based on standards being met and identifies areas for improvement and/or stipulations for presentation to CAEP’s Accr [..]

1. To formally place a naval vessel into active service, after which the vessel is said to be in commission. 2. An official document issued by the government and conferring on the recipient the rank o [..]

Fee paid to an agent or insurance salesperson as a percentage of the policy premium. The percentage varies widely depending on coverage, the insurer and the marketing methods.

The part of an insurance premium paid by the insurer to an agent or broker for his services in procuring and servicing the insurance.

Fee paid to an agent or insurance salesperson as a percentage of the policy premium. The percentage varies widely depending on coverage, the insurer, and the marketing methods.

  To activate a ship or station; written order giving an officer rank and authority.    

(1) The documents by which naval officers hold their status as accredited officers in the navy they serve. (2) To place a vessel into active service. Decommission is to remove such a vessel from activ [..]

to activate a ship or aircraft; a written order, approved by Congress, giving an officer his rank and authority; the rank and authority itself.

to activate a ship or station; written order giving an officer rank and authority.

See “Brokerage.”

(1) The documents by which naval officers hold their status as accredited officers in the navy they serve. (2) To place a vessel into active service. Decommission is to remove such a vessel from activ [..]

Remuneration paid to an agent by an insurance company for his services

A fee paid to a brokerage firm in exchange for executing a buy or sell order.

This is the portion of the premium the insurance producer (agent, broker) keeps as compensation for sales, service, and distribution of insurance policies.

Fee paid to an agent or insurance salesperson as a percentage of the policy premium. The percentage varies widely depending on coverage, the insurer and the marketing methods.

Monies paid to an insurance intermediary in recognition of the business written by the insurer through the agency of the intermediary.

Compensation based upon amount of production. For example, insurance brokers are compensated on the basis of a percentage of the premium. The percentage varies with different lines of insurance.

Fee paid to the distributor as a percentage of the policy premium. The percentage varies widely depending on coverage, the insurer and the marketing methods.

The payment made to intermediaries by insurers for placing business with them. Also referred to as brokerage.

The portion of the premium stipulated in the contract to be retained by the licensee as compensation for sales, service, and distribution of insurance policies.

A fee paid to an agent or broker by an Insurer, usually as a percentage of the premium (see definition of Brokerage).

A fee charged by a broker or agent for services in the sale of an insurance contract.

A percentage of an insurance premium paid to an agent or broker for producing and servicing the business.

Fee paid to an agent or broker as a percentage of the policy premium. The percentage varies widely depending on coverage, the insurer and the marketing methods.

Fee paid to an agent or insurance salesperson as a percentage of the policy premium. The percentage varies widely depending on coverage, the insurer, and the marketing methods.

Remuneration paid to an agent by an insurance company for his services.

Fee paid to an agent or insurance salesperson as a percentage of the policy premium. The percentage varies widely depending on coverage, the insurer, and the marketing methods.

Fee paid to an agent or insurance salesperson as a percentage of the policy premium. The percentage varies widely depending on coverage, the insurer, and the marketing methods.

A payment to a financial adviser after they have invested your money in a certain investment or product, usually expressed as a percentage of the amount of money invested and paid out of your money. Commission will be banned from 31 December 2012.

Payment made to a salesman, agent or other intermediary, normally in return for selling an insurance or investment policy.

Commission is an amount earned on the sale of a product. Normally commissions are paid to sales people who might earn a % or fixed element of the sales revenue or profits that make up their monthly sa [..]

A payment, which may be made by the firm which manages a fund, from the fund’s annual management charge

A commission, the amount of which is dependent on the profitability of the business written by an agent.

A payment, usually a percentage of premium, to an agent as remuneration for placing or renewing insurance coverage.

See "Brokerage"

see Brokerage

The fee a broker or insurance agent collects for administering a trade or policy.

the Mafia "ruling body", typically a panel made up of the bosses of the five New York Families, Gambino, Genovese, Lucchese, Colombo, and Bonanno sometimes with representatives from other U.S. Families, such as Chicago.

The broker’s basic fee for purchasing or selling securities as an agent.

This is the fee charged by stockbrokers for buying and selling shares for customers. When buying shares, commission is added to the total cost, and when selling shares it's deducted from the amou [..]

A percentage of the total invested in a financial product (such as a mutual fund

The percentage of the ticket price the airline pays to the booking agent for making flight reservations for airline passengers.

the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

A 5% charge taken on winning banker bets in baccarat. Usually, this means that a $20 bet will pay $19.

A commission is normally a payment made to someone when they sell something for another person or a company. For example, if you work at a shoe shop and sell a pair of shoes worth £20, you might be gi [..]

Fee charged by a broker for executing a trade. Commission rates are usually based on the number of shares traded or the dollar amount of the transaction.

A fee or service charge imposed by a financial institution or FX provider for carrying out instructions from a customer, which may also involve advice given by the financial institution or FX provider [..]

The fee which clearing-houses charge their clients to buy and sell futures and futures options contracts. The fee that brokers charge their clients is also called a commission.

Commission in Baccarat has the same meaning as it would in any other context; it is a certain percent that the house takes as profit on the bankers winning. In other words if you bet on the bank being [..]

That payment that a travel agent receives from a supplier for selling transportation, accommodation or other services.

Payment that a booking channel (such as Agoda) receives from a supplier (hotel) for selling accommodation or other services

Percentage of sale price that vendors pay to travel agencies for selling their services.

Money paid to a travel agency or ARC number by suppliers for generating bookings.

Amount or percentage paid to an Agent to reward them for making a booking. Travel Agent Commission tutorial

A fee paid to an agent for transaction a piece of business or service. In the travel business, commissions are paid to travel agents, and tour operators or wholesalers as compensation for marketing and selling products or services to their markets.

A document describing the notary's appointment and term of office is a notary commission. A notary commission is good for several years, but the exact duration varies from state to state. A Calif [..]

when an editor solicits a writer to complete a certain piece of writing

A percent of the total product cost paid to travel agents and other travel product distributors for selling the product to the consumer. tourism marketing organizations specializing in developing conv [..]

That payment that a travel agent receives from a supplier for selling transportation, accommodation or other services.

Money paid to a travel agency or ARC number by suppliers for generating bookings.

Travel agencies charge commissions (usually in % of the room rate) for selling hotel rooms

the percentage of a selling price paid to a retailer by a supplier. In the travel industry, travel agents receive commissions for selling tour packages or other services.

Sum paid as remuneration to the broker for business placed with an insurer.

percentage of total sale paid to travel agents.

Fee paid to an agent or insurance salesperson as a percentage of the policy premium. The percentage varies widely depending on coverage, the insurer, and the marketing methods.

A fee to a third party for assisting a business transaction, such as buying or selling an asset.

Refers to the act of hiring someone to execute a certain work of art or set of artworks.

a work of art made through the funding or authority of a patron; to pay an artist or craftsman to create a work of art

Commission in the art context refers to an arrangement whereby the artist and a principal agree on the production of a work in advance. The owner of the work is usually the principal.

To order an original work of art from an artist that is specific to the clients needs.

An agent's or broker's fee for bringing the principals together and helping to negotiate a real estate transaction, often a percentage of the sales price or flat fee.

The fee charged to the seller by the auctioneer for providing services, usually a percentage of the gross selling price of the property established by contract prior to the auction.

An order, from a patron to an artist, for a determined piece of art. A commission includes: size and nature of the artwork, price, delivery, materials, etc…

Grisebach retains a commission deducted from the hammer price. This commission is oriented on the sum of the price and is regulated in the contract’s Conditions of Sale.

fees paid to a broker to execute a stock or mutual fund trade. 

The fee an investor pays a broker for buying or selling a security.

 – Fees paid to acquire or dispose of securities.

The broker's basic fee for purchasing or selling securities on behalf of another party, usually a percentage of the amount of the transaction. 

The fee charged by an investment advisor or broker for buying or selling securities as an agent on behalf of a client. Commodities:

A fee charged for the broker's services. Also called brokerage.

The fee paid to a broker to execute a trade, based on the number of shares or contracts.

Fees paid to brokers for making stock or mutual fund transactions.

One of the fees charged by UBS Financial Services Inc. for executing a trade.

The selling or transfer costs of a trade order transaction. Top

The fee charged by an investment advisor for buying or selling securities as an agent on behalf of a client. Commodities

The fee charged by the daily fantasy sites to play in a league. Some sites also use the term “rake”.

Money paid to a real estate agent or broker by the seller as compensation for finding a buyer and completing the sale. Usually it is a percentage of the sale price — 6 to 7 percent on houses, 10 perce [..]

The fee charged by a broker or agent for negotiating a real estate or loan transaction. A commission is generally a percentage of the price of the property or loan (such as 3%, 5%, or 6%).

The Commission is the State Tax Commission of Missouri.

A sales fee, as agreed in the Agency Agreement, payable to the real estate agent for effecting the sale of a property.

A document conferring authority (that often, consequently, is presented in a conferring ceremony) upon an officer, or upon a local unpaid officer, i.e. secretary, treasurer, bandmaster etc.

Broker's fee for buying or selling securities. Common stock

a percentage of the value of goods sold paid as total or partial remuneration to a sales representative or agent. Comparative advertising

The fee paid to a broker to execute a trade, based on number of shares, bonds, options, and/or their dollar value. In 1975, deregulation led to the establishment of discount brokers, who charge lower [..]

Fee paid to an agent or insurance salesperson as a percentage of the policy premium. The percentage varies widely depending on coverage, the insurer and the marketing methods. Common Carrier

Commission or commissioning may refer to:

The payment of commission as remuneration for services rendered or products sold is a common way to reward sales people. Payments often are calculated on the basis of a percentage of the goods sold, a [..]

A commission is a formal document issued to appoint a named person to high office or as a commissioned officer in a territory's armed forces. Commissions are typically issued in the name of or signed [..]

In art, a commission is the act of requesting the creation of a piece, often on behalf of another. Artwork may be commissioned by private individuals, by the government, or businesses. Commissions oft [..]