What is meant by "carrying costs" on an invoice?

Answer by  anaswara (22)

It includes rent,lighting security, record keeping, interest on capital tied up in holding the inventory,taxes,etc.It is also known as holding cost

Answer by  soakshimmer (104)

Carrying costs also called the holding costs are associated with maintaining and holding the inventory. It includes insurance costs, financing, salaries, rent, utilities and even operational expenses associated with investments.