# Merchant of Record for Global SaaS > Full Merchant of Record service covering tax compliance, local payments, fraud protection, and seller liability so you can sell globally from day one. - **URL**: https://dodopayments.com/payments/merchant-of-record - **Product area**: Payments - **Documentation**: https://docs.dodopayments.com/payments/merchant-of-record ## The Problem ### Going Global Means **Becoming a Tax Expert** in Every Country Selling across borders means registering for VAT in the EU, calculating GST in India, collecting sales tax state-by-state in the US, and staying compliant as rules change. Most teams don't have the legal or financial bandwidth to manage this alongside building product. ## The Solution ### Dodo Handles the Legal Complexity. You Handle the Product. Dodo Payments acts as your Merchant of Record, the legal seller on every transaction. We calculate, collect, and remit taxes in 150+ jurisdictions, handle chargebacks and disputes, and manage regulatory compliance so you can focus entirely on shipping product and growing revenue. ## Features ### Global Payments Accept payments from anywhere with a single integration, localized methods, currencies, and checkout optimized for conversion. ### One-Time & Recurring Payments Support both instant purchases and flexible subscriptions out of the box, without building custom logic. ### Tax & Compliance We calculate, collect, file, and remit taxes on your behalf VAT, GST, sales tax, and more, across 150+ jurisdictions. ### Adaptive Currency Dynamically price your products in the local currency based on location or user preferences no spreadsheets or hacks. ### In-App Purchases Enable seamless purchases directly inside your app or product experience with full compliance and MoR coverage. ### Multi-Brand Support Run multiple storefronts or brands under a single Dodo Payments account -- separate configs, same backend. ### Fraud Protection Advanced risk checks, dispute handling, and chargeback coverage built-in, not bolted on. ### Reporting & Analytics Access detailed reports on sales performance, customer behavior, and payment trends to make data-driven decisions for optimizing your business. ## Who This Is For - SaaS companies selling to customers in multiple countries - AI startups that need global payments without a legal or tax team - Indie developers who want to sell worldwide without VAT registration - Digital product businesses seeking chargeback and fraud liability coverage ## Use Cases - Sell software globally while Dodo handles VAT, GST, and sales tax in 150+ jurisdictions - Offload chargeback disputes and fraud liability to the Merchant of Record - Accept local payment methods and currencies without managing multiple payment providers - Launch in new markets without setting up local business entities or tax registrations ## FAQ ### What does Merchant of Record mean? Dodo Payments becomes the legal seller on every transaction. We handle tax calculation, collection, remittance, chargebacks, and regulatory compliance on your behalf. ### Which countries and tax jurisdictions are covered? Dodo Payments calculates, collects, and remits taxes in 150+ jurisdictions including EU VAT, US sales tax, India GST, and more. ### Do I still receive the revenue from sales? Yes. Dodo settles funds to your configured bank account on a regular payout schedule. You receive the net amount after fees and taxes. ### Does the MoR model cover chargebacks? Yes. Dodo handles dispute resolution and absorbs chargeback liability, so you don't lose revenue or deal with payment network disputes. ### What problem does going global means becoming a tax expert in every country solve? Selling across borders means registering for VAT in the EU, calculating GST in India, collecting sales tax state-by-state in the US, and staying compliant as rules change. Most teams don't have the legal or financial bandwidth to manage this alongside building product. ### How does Dodo Payments solve this? Dodo Payments acts as your Merchant of Record, the legal seller on every transaction. We calculate, collect, and remit taxes in 150+ jurisdictions, handle chargebacks and disputes, and manage regulatory compliance so you can focus entirely on shipping product and growing revenue. ## Related Pages **Related features:** [No-Code Checkout](https://dodopayments.com/payments/no-code-checkout) | [Local Payment Methods](https://dodopayments.com/payments/local-payment-methods) | [Fraud Protection](https://dodopayments.com/payments/fraud-protection) | [Adaptive Currency](https://dodopayments.com/payments/adaptive-currency) | [In-App Purchases](https://dodopayments.com/payments/in-app-purchases) | [Reporting & Analytics](https://dodopayments.com/payments/reporting-and-analytics) **Section:** [Payments](https://dodopayments.com/payments) **Documentation:** [API Documentation](https://docs.dodopayments.com/payments/merchant-of-record) **See also:** [Fraud Protection](https://dodopayments.com/payments/fraud-protection) | [Adaptive Currency](https://dodopayments.com/payments/adaptive-currency) | [Subscription Billing](https://dodopayments.com/billing/subscriptions) | [License Key Management](https://dodopayments.com/distribution/license-keys) --- ## About Dodo Payments Dodo Payments is the billing & payments platform for AI-first and SaaS companies, operating as a Merchant of Record in 220+ countries. **Other Payments features:** [No-Code Checkout](https://dodopayments.com/payments/no-code-checkout) | [Local Payment Methods](https://dodopayments.com/payments/local-payment-methods) | [Fraud Protection](https://dodopayments.com/payments/fraud-protection) | [Adaptive Currency](https://dodopayments.com/payments/adaptive-currency) | [In-App Purchases](https://dodopayments.com/payments/in-app-purchases) | [Reporting & Analytics](https://dodopayments.com/payments/reporting-and-analytics) - [All Products](https://dodopayments.com) | [Documentation](https://docs.dodopayments.com) | [Pricing](https://dodopayments.com/pricing) | [Dashboard](https://app.dodopayments.com)