Merchant of Record for SaaS
software subscriptions
SaaS sellers usually need subscription billing, global tax coverage, B2B invoicing, VAT ID collection and an API-friendly checkout.
Strong starting shortlist
Paddle
Strong fit for SaaS/software. Not for human services.
Stripe Managed Payments
Best fit if you already live on Stripe and sell digital products.
Polar
Developer-loved MoR with thoughtful DX and OSS funding features.
FastSpring
Mature global MoR for software. Solid for B2B SaaS that needs hands-on support.
PayPro Global
Established software MoR with strong global payment coverage.
What to verify
- • Confirm the provider acts as legal seller, reseller or Merchant of Record for your exact flow.
- • Ask whether your product category, delivery model and customer countries are allowed.
- • Verify tax coverage for EU VAT, UK VAT, US sales tax and any priority customer markets.
- • Check payout countries, currencies, refund rules, chargeback handling and invoice support.
- • Check whether your app includes human services, implementation work or marketplace payouts.
Providers that accept SaaS
2Checkout (Verifone)
Long-running MoR (now part of Verifone) for software, SaaS and digital subscriptions with global coverage.
Cleverbridge
Enterprise MoR focused on B2B SaaS, software and subscription businesses with managed back-office and renewals.
Digistore24
European reseller / MoR oriented toward online courses, coaching, support services and high-ticket digital offers.
Dodo Payments
Newer MoR aimed at indie SaaS, AI tools and digital products. Refuses human-delivered services.
FastSpring
Enterprise-grade MoR for software, SaaS, video games and digital goods with strong global tax and currency support.
Freemius
Merchant of Record focused on software products, especially WordPress plugins, themes and app-like software.
Kelviq
Merchant of Record for SaaS and AI products with tax, invoices, refunds and disputes.
Lemon Squeezy
Merchant of Record for indie SaaS, digital downloads and software. Notably refuses services and human-delivered offers.
Nexway
Enterprise Merchant of Record for SaaS, cybersecurity, gaming, enterprise digital goods and physical distribution.