--- title: "Blog — selling software globally · Fungies" description: "Notes on selling software globally — churn, pricing, VAT thresholds, payment methods, and the mechanics of getting paid from anywhere." image: "https://fungies.io/og-image.jpg" canonical: "https://fungies.io/latest-news-blog/" --- § Blog№ 437· Notes on selling software2026.07.08 · latest # Blog_notes._ What we learn running payments, tax and compliance for thousands of software sellers — churn, pricing, VAT thresholds, and the mechanics of getting paid from anywhere. On file 437 Writers 06 Latest 2026 § On the cover · № 001Knowledge2026.07.08 ## [How to Reduce SaaS Churn: The Complete 2026 Guide to Retention Strategies](/saas-churn-reduction-guide-2026) Learn how to reduce SaaS churn with proven 2026 strategies. Discover churn benchmarks by segment, calculate NRR correctly, and implement 8 retention tactics that actually work. Complete guide with data from 939+ B2B SaaS companies. A Adrian Schenberg Knowledge · 2026.07.08 10 min read [Read the post](/saas-churn-reduction-guide-2026) [ ![How to Reduce SaaS Churn: The Complete 2026 Guide to Retention Strategies](https://cms.fungies.io/storage/v1/object/public/media/2026/07/infographic-saas-churn-reduction-guide-2026-1.png) Knowledge10 min ](/saas-churn-reduction-guide-2026) July · 202624 entries - [ 002 № 002 2026.07.08Latest ### How to Choose a Merchant of Record Platform in 2026: Complete Evaluation Framework Here’s a number that’ll change how you evaluate payment infrastructure: at $50K MRR, a 1% difference in platform fees equals $6,000 per year. At $500K MRR, that’s $60,000. Most SaaS founders treat choosing a Merchant of Record (MoR) like picking a developer tool. Then, 18 months later, they’re managing a tax audit in Germany, absorbing 2026.07.08duke · 9 minKnowledge ](/how-to-choose-merchant-of-record-platform-2026) - [ № 003 2026.07.08 ### Merchant of Record: The Complete Guide to Tax Compliance for Digital Products (2026) What is a Merchant of Record and how does it eliminate tax liability? This comprehensive guide covers VAT rules for 20+ countries, US economic nexus, real penalty data, and compares MOR vs payment gateways. Learn why 130+ countries now tax digital services and how to stay compliant. 2026.07.08Duke Vu · 11 minMonetization ](/merchant-of-record-guide) - [ № 004 2026.07.07 ### SaaS Valuations: 2026 Statistics, Data & Trends (Comprehensive Report) Complete 2026 SaaS valuation report: market size ($530B), ARR multiples (3.8x median), NRR benchmarks, churn rates, and 40+ verified statistics from SaaS Capital, Grand View Research, and more. 2026.07.07Duke Vu · 12 minKnowledge ](/saas-valuations-statistics-2026) - [ № 005 2026.07.07 ### SaaS Demo Best Practices: The Complete 2026 Guide to Converting 40%+ of Product Demos Discover the 7-step playbook top SaaS companies use to achieve 40%+ demo-to-close rates. Includes 2026 benchmarks from 939 B2B companies, objection handling frameworks, and interactive demo software recommendations. 2026.07.07Adrian Schenberg · 9 minGuides ](/saas-demo-best-practices-2026) - [ № 006 2026.07.07 ### Best Merchant of Record for Ecommerce in 2026: Complete Platform Comparison Here’s a number that might shock you: a SaaS company doing $1M in annual revenue could pay anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000+ in payment processing and compliance fees depending on which merchant of record they choose. That’s a difference of an entire employee’s salary just from picking the wrong pricing structure. When your ecommerce business 2026.07.07duke · 7 minKnowledge ](/best-merchant-of-record-ecommerce-2026) - [ № 007 2026.07.07 ### Merchant of Record: The Complete Guide to Tax Compliance for Digital Products (2026) What is a Merchant of Record? This complete guide covers MOR vs payment gateway, global VAT rates, tax compliance for SaaS, and how to eliminate tax liability when selling digital products in 50+ countries. 2026.07.07Duke Vu · 13 minMonetization ](/merchant-of-record-complete-guide-2) - [ № 008 2026.07.06 ### How to Use Purchasing Power Parity Pricing to Grow Your SaaS Globally in 2026 The $100B Pricing Mistake Most SaaS Companies Are Making Here’s a number that should keep you up at night: 78% of SaaS companies that exceed $100M ARR implement some form of regional pricing optimization. Meanwhile, the majority of indie founders and smaller SaaS businesses charge the same $29/month whether their customer is in San Francisco 2026.07.06duke · 7 minGuides ](/purchasing-power-parity-saas-pricing-2026) - [ № 009 2026.07.06 ### Merchant of Record: The Complete Guide to Global Tax Compliance (2026) What is a Merchant of Record and how does it eliminate tax liability? This complete guide covers MOR vs payment gateways, country-by-country tax rules, compliance costs, and how to choose the right provider for your SaaS or digital product business. 2026.07.06Dawid Woźniak · 11 minMonetization ](/merchant-of-record-complete-guide) - [ № 010 2026.07.05 ### How to Sell Printables Online: Complete Guide for Creators 2026 Learn how to sell printables online in 2026. From choosing your niche to picking the right platform, this complete guide covers everything you need to start earning passive income. 2026.07.05Maja Wiewióra · 7 minFEATURES ](/how-to-sell-printables-online) - [ № 011 2026.07.05 ### SaaS Product Roadmap Prioritization: The Complete 2026 Guide to RICE, MoSCoW, and Kano Frameworks 73% of product teams struggle with feature prioritization. Learn how to use RICE, MoSCoW, Kano, ICE, and Value vs Effort frameworks to build better product roadmaps in 2026. 2026.07.05Duke Vu · 10 minGuides ](/saas-product-roadmap-prioritization-guide-2026) - [ № 012 2026.07.02 ### SaaS Market 2026: The Complete Industry Analysis with Data, Trends and Forecasts The SaaS market reached $492.34 billion in 2026. Discover 25 key statistics, 7 major trends, competitive landscape analysis, and forecasts through 2030 in this comprehensive report. 2026.07.02Duke Vu · 23 minKnowledge ](/saas-market-2026-complete-industry-analysis-data-trends-forecasts) - [ № 013 2026.07.02 ### How to Reduce SaaS Churn: The Complete 2026 Guide with Data-Backed Strategies Discover proven strategies to reduce SaaS churn in 2026. Learn data-backed tactics from 76M+ subscribers across 1,000+ companies. Includes benchmarks, prevention strategies, and actionable frameworks to improve retention. 2026.07.02Adrian Schenberg · 9 minGuides ](/reduce-saas-churn-guide-2026) - [ № 014 2026.07.02 ### SaaS Competitive Positioning: The Complete 2026 Guide to Standing Out in a Crowded Market 42% of SaaS startups fail because they build something nobody needs. Learn how to position your SaaS for competitive advantage with the complete 2026 guide covering positioning frameworks, competitive moats, and real examples from Figma, Notion, and Slack. 2026.07.02Duke Vu · 9 minGuides ](/saas-competitive-positioning-guide-2026) - [ № 015 2026.07.02 ### 10 Best Sales Enablement Software in 2026: Complete Comparison with Real Pricing Compare the top 10 sales enablement software platforms for 2026 with real pricing data. From Seismic and Highspot to Dock and SalesHood, find the right tool for your team’s size and budget. Includes implementation costs, feature comparisons, and ROI calculations. 2026.07.02Duke Vu · 12 minGuides ](/best-sales-enablement-software-2026) - [ № 016 2026.07.02 ### SaaS SEO Strategy: The Complete 2026 Guide to Building Your Organic Growth Engine Discover how SaaS companies achieve 702% ROI with SEO. This complete 2026 guide covers programmatic SEO, AI search optimization, content clusters, and the 5-step framework for building a predictable organic growth engine. 2026.07.02Maja Wiewióra · 9 minGuides ](/saas-seo-strategy-guide-2026) - [ № 017 2026.07.02 ### How to Sell SaaS Globally as a Non-US Founder: Payments, Tax & Compliance Guide (2026) You’ve built something people want to pay for. You’re in Poland, India, Nigeria, or Brazil — and your customers are in the US, Germany, and Australia. Sounds like a win. Then you open your browser and search “how to accept payments as a non-US founder” and fall down a rabbit hole of LLCs, EINs, VAT 2026.07.02duke · 11 minGuides ](/non-us-founder-sell-saas-globally-2026) - [ № 018 2026.07.02 ### 10 Best Product-Led Growth Tools for SaaS in 2026: Complete Comparison Discover the 10 best product-led growth tools for SaaS in 2026. Compare Amplitude, Mixpanel, Pendo, Appcues, Userpilot, PostHog and more. Find the right PLG stack for your stage with pricing, features, and use cases. 2026.07.02Maja Wiewióra · 10 minKnowledge ](/best-product-led-growth-tools-saas-2026) - [ № 019 2026.07.02 ### SaaS Affiliate Marketing Program: The Complete 2026 Guide to Building a Revenue-Driving Partner Channel Learn how to build a SaaS affiliate marketing program that drives 30% revenue growth. Complete guide covering commission benchmarks, platform selection, recruitment strategies, and optimization tactics for 2026. 2026.07.02Adrian Schenberg · 8 minMarketing ](/saas-affiliate-marketing-program) - [ № 020 2026.07.01 ### SaaS Churn Reduction: The Complete 2026 Guide to Retaining Customers and Maximizing Revenue Discover proven SaaS churn reduction strategies for 2026. Learn how top companies achieve <5% annual churn through optimized onboarding, health scoring, and proactive customer success. Includes benchmarks, frameworks, and actionable tactics. 2026.07.01Duke Vu · 9 minKnowledge ](/saas-churn-reduction-guide) - [ № 021 2026.07.01 ### SaaS Market 2026: The Complete Industry Analysis with Data, Trends and Forecasts The global SaaS market reached $465B in 2026. Discover key statistics, 7 major trends, competitive landscape, and forecasts to 2035 in this comprehensive analysis. 2026.07.01Duke Vu · 26 minKnowledge ](/saas-market-2026-complete-industry-analysis) - [ № 022 2026.07.01 ### How to Set Up Multi-Node Local LLM Inference: The Complete 2026 Guide Learn how to run large language models across multiple GPUs and machines. Complete guide to multi-node LLM inference with vLLM, Ray, llama.cpp RPC, and NVIDIA Dynamo. Includes real benchmarks and setup instructions. 2026.07.01Dawid Woźniak · 11 minGuides ](/multi-node-local-llm-inference-guide-2026) - [ № 023 2026.07.01 ### Payment Gateway Statistics 2026: Market Size, Data & Trends (Comprehensive Report) Payment gateway market to reach $58.77B in 2026. Explore 30+ statistics on market size, growth rates, regional share, key players, and trends shaping the industry through 2033. 2026.07.01Dawid Woźniak · 9 minKnowledge ](/payment-gateway-statistics) - [ № 024 2026.07.01 ### Polar.sh vs Creem vs Dodo Payments: The 2026 MoR Showdown for Indie SaaS Founders Here’s a number worth knowing before you pick a Merchant of Record platform: at $10K MRR, the fee difference between Polar.sh’s free Starter tier (5% + 50¢) and Creem.io (3.9% + $0.40) comes out to roughly $1,300 per year. That’s not chump change for an indie SaaS founder — and it’s just one of the 2026.07.01duke · 12 minKnowledge ](/polar-sh-vs-creem-vs-dodo-payments-mor-2026) - [ № 025 2026.07.01 ### SaaS Dunning Management in 2026: How to Recover Failed Payments and Stop Involuntary Churn Failed payments are quietly eating your revenue right now. Not dramatically — just a steady drip of 10–15% of MRR disappearing every month while you’re focused on acquisition. And here’s the kicker: 20–40% of total SaaS churn is involuntary. These aren’t customers who wanted to leave. They just had a card expire. Dunning management is 2026.07.01duke · 10 minGuides ](/saas-dunning-management-failed-payment-recovery-2026) ## Stop reading about it. Start selling. Everything we write about — tax, payouts, checkout, recovery — is already handled the moment you open an account. No card, no contract, no setup fee. [Start free](https://app.fungies.io/register) [Book a demo](https://calendly.com/duke-vuh/fungies-io-demo-clone) No upfront costs. No credit card required. ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://fungies.io/#organization","name":"Fungies","legalName":"Fungies Inc.","url":"https://fungies.io/","description":"Merchant of Record for SaaS, games, and digital products. Fungies handles global payments, VAT and sales tax, and checkout. 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