international SaaS billing

SaaS Multi-Region Billing Infrastructure Decisions: Architecture Patterns and Trade-offs

Billing infrastructure for multi-region SaaS requires decisions that compound: which entity collects revenue in each market, how to handle currency conversion and recognition, how to reconcile multi-entity P&Ls, and when to use a merchant of record vs. direct entity billing. This architecture guide covers the five canonical multi-region billing patterns and the revenue stage at which each is appropriate.