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How to Sell a Mobile App or Game Outside App Stores

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Thanks to Tony Markov for contributing to this article! Steep fees from platforms like the Apple App Store and Google Play can understandably cause game developers and app creators to look beyond the convenience and ubiquity of traditional app marketplaces, but restrictions from the platform providers have made it difficult.

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How to Navigate Thailand’s New VAT Requirements for Sales of Digital Products and Services

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The country recently published guidance requiring providers of electronic services — select digital products and services — to register for VAT if they meet certain criteria and thresholds. Foreign e-services provider requirements What are Thailand’s VAT rates for E-Services? What are Thailand’s VAT rates for E-Services?

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ISVs vs SaaS: What’s the Difference?

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Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Software-as-a-Service Providers (SaaS) operate within the same market, thus creating a push-and-pull revenue dynamic. In this article, you’ll learn the differences between these providers and gain valuable insights for positioning your offerings successfully.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

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Not only must PayFacs safeguard themselves and their clients against potential threats like fraud or cybersecurity breaches but also ensure PCI compliance , customer due diligence, and adherence to card regulations. They must also ensure that sub-merchants are compliant with the regulations set by card companies, e.g. PCI compliance.

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The Significance of Merchant of Record in Modern Business Transactions

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SubscriptionFlow now offers MoR services. This article explores the importance of SubscriptionFlow’s Merchant of Record, elucidating how it simplifies financial procedures, takes on liability, and negotiates the tricky world of compliance. It is essential to the coordination of safe and easy business transactions.

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Payment Facilitator vs Payment Gateway: Key Differences and Similarities

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In this article, we’ll dive into the intricacies of two types of players in the eCommerce ecosystem: payment gateways and payment facilitators. Consider the following: Merchants are the sellers, businesses, or service providers seeking payment for their offerings. What is a Payment Gateway?

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What Is a Credit Card Surcharge?

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In this article, we’ll explore what a credit card surcharge is and why it should matter to small business owners. Once you have ensured that surcharges are permissible by law in your state, you must meet card brand guidelines for compliance. This is now known as a “merchant surcharge” or “checkout fee.”