But companies may have to pay the 2% levy, which is collected by tax authorities and then (after deducting a non-reimbursable administrationfee) held in escrow, even so.
Ryanair responded to the government's announcement by saying that it charged an administrationfee - which also covered the cost of running the website - rather than a surcharge.
The monthly payment will also include an administrationfee levied by the scheme's organisers - usually an established racing stable - who select the horse and oversee its day to day care.