Paddle
Paddle is a UK (outside the EU/EEA) fintech-infrastructure provider (Merchant of Record). Verified at source - licence, regulator and registry reference. Active
Who it's for
Paddle is built for software businesses selling globally without carrying local tax and compliance themselves. As an unlicensed vendor, regulatory obligations stay on the client's side. Verified stand-outs: published entry pricing (5% + USD 0.50/tx).
Sovereignty profile
- Data residency (EEA): No - outside the EEA
- Company origin: UK (UK)
What Paddle does
Capabilities & rails
- Entry price: 5% + USD 0.50/tx (as of verification - confirm at source)
Verified licence profile
Paddle (London, UK) - merchant of record for SaaS and software companies: acts as the reseller, taking on global payments, sales tax/VAT liability, subscriptions and compliance in one platform. Public pay-as-you-go pricing (5% + USD 0.50 per transaction). A main destination for migrations after Digital River's wind-down.
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FAQ
Is Paddle European / EEA-based?
Paddle is UK origin (UK) and is not fully EEA-based; shown as a contrast/comparison.
What does Paddle do?
Paddle covers: Merchant of Record. Verified at source by Fintechnologica.