At a Glance
Ideal for
SaaS companies who want to avoid dealing with global tax compliance
Consider that
Higher fees than direct processors (5% + $0.50)
Typical cost: $100/mo
Best For
SaaS companies who want to avoid dealing with global tax compliance
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About Paddle
Paddle is a merchant of record that handles payments, taxes, and compliance for software companies. They take on the burden of sales tax, VAT, and compliance so you can focus on building.
Key Features
Merchant of record (handles tax compliance)
Global sales tax and VAT handling
Subscription management and billing
Checkout optimized for conversion
Revenue recovery and dunning
200+ countries supported
Things to Consider
Higher fees than direct processors (5% + $0.50)
Less control over checkout experience
Best suited for digital products and SaaS
Solves These Problems
I need to set up recurring subscription billing for my SaaS
Setting up subscription billing is complex—handling trials, upgrades, downgrades, proration, failed payments, and dunnin...
I need to accept payments from customers worldwide
Global customers expect local payment methods. Credit cards aren't enough—you need local currencies, payment methods, an...
I need to automate invoicing and accounts receivable
Manual invoicing wastes hours and delays payments. Chasing invoices is exhausting. Automation gets you paid faster with ...
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