1.   Only ESMA shall charge the fees referred to in Article 1 and 2.

2.   ESMA shall reimburse national competent authorities for the actual costs incurred for carrying out tasks pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2023/2631, and in particular for any tasks carried out pursuant to Article 55(4) or Article 56(5) of that Regulation. Costs to be reimbursed shall include all fixed costs and variable costs related to the assistance provided to ESMA.