How to get paid online in United Arab Emirates
Stripe accepts businesses in United Arab Emirates. Here is how it compares with the alternatives.
United Arab Emirates at a glance
What to do, by goal
Sell digital products
Stripe works directly in United Arab Emirates.
- Stripe — Open a Stripe account with your local business — the simplest, cheapest path.
- Lemon Squeezy — Only if you want someone else to handle global VAT and sales tax.
Get paid by clients
Stripe works directly in United Arab Emirates.
Run a SaaS
Stripe works directly in United Arab Emirates.
- Stripe — Open a Stripe account with your local business — the simplest, cheapest path.
- Lemon Squeezy — Only if you want someone else to handle global VAT and sales tax.
Every provider, with sources
| Provider | Status | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe Payment processor | Works | — | Stripe global availability |
| Lemon Squeezy Merchant of record | Works | Bank payouts supported. | Lemon Squeezy supported countries |
| Paddle Merchant of record | Works | Not on Paddle's unsupported list. Software businesses only, approval required. | Paddle supported countries |
| Payoneer Receiving account | Works | Widely used here. Confirm eligibility when you sign up. | Payoneer |
| PayPal Wallet | Check first | Receiving rules vary. Confirm in your account that you can receive and withdraw. | PayPal worldwide |
| Stripe Atlas US company | Works | Founders from most countries can apply. Check eligibility on Stripe's site. | Stripe Atlas |
| Firstbase US company | Works | Firstbase says it serves founders from anywhere in the world. Check eligibility for your country at sign-up. | Firstbase |
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