Add or change a setup charge

A setup charge is a charge applied when a subscriber first begins a plan.

This task explains how to add or change a setup charge.

  1. Under the Extra Charges section on the Settings tab, click Change... to the right of the Setup charge line.
    A Setup charge page is displayed.
  2. Select the Charge a setup fee checkbox. Click Save.
    Setup fee property fields are displayed.

    Figure: Setup charge page

    Screenshot of the Setup charge page
  3. Complete the setup fee properties:
    • Rate—Specifies the numerical ex tax value of the setup fee.
    • Description—Specifies the invoice item text of the setup fee.
    • Invoice display order—Specifies the display order of the charge on an invoice. For example, 0 will list the item at the top of the invoice. 9 will display the charge item lower.
    • Sales report category—Specifies the sales report category the charge is allocated to. For more information, see Sales report categories.
    • Discount category—Specifies a discount or commission category for the setup fee. For more information, see Charge types and units.
  4. Click Save.
    The charge option properties page is displayed.