Paddle
Merchant of record payments for SaaS and software companies.
Paddle acts as the merchant of record for your SaaS or software product — it handles checkout, VAT/tax compliance in 200+ countries, subscription management, fraud protection, and chargebacks. You never touch tax filings for international sales. Usage-based pricing at 5 % + $0.50 per transaction.
Best for SaaS founders and indie developers who want to sell globally without dealing with international tax compliance and payment processor integrations themselves.
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