Start with Merchant of Record (offload tax/compliance)
If global tax compliance—VAT, GST, sales tax registration across 50+ jurisdictions—is the primary constraint, a merchant-of-record model removes that operational burden entirely. Paddle assumes full tax liability as MoR, meaning you never register for indirect taxes in foreign countries or file local tax returns. Validate two things before committing: how MoR pricing (typically 5% + payment fee) compares to your current total tax compliance cost, and whether Paddle's limited pricing flexibility works for your business model.
- Recommendation: Paddle
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Why this recommendation
If global tax compliance—VAT, GST, sales tax registration across 50+ jurisdictions—is the primary constraint, a merchant-of-record model removes that operational burden entirely. Paddle assumes full tax liability as MoR, meaning you never register for indirect taxes in foreign countries or file local tax returns. Validate two things before committing: how MoR pricing (typically 5% + payment fee) compares to your current total tax compliance cost, and whether Paddle's limited pricing flexibility works for your business model.