Lemon Squeezy International & Payout Fee Calculator
Calculate exact Lemon Squeezy International deductions in USD, model international card + FX conversion spreads, or switch to reverse mode to pass fees cleanly onto a client invoice.
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Net payout kept
$93.00
12-month fee total (50 orders/mo)
$4,200.00/year
Ideal merchant profile
Non-US solo founders who cannot open a US LLC but need global VAT/GST handled automatically. Typical settlement window: Twice monthly via Stripe / PayPal.
Fee schedule watchout
Even at ~6.5%–7.5% all-in, solo founders avoid $1,500+/yr in EU VAT OSS & US state tax filing fees.
Lemon Squeezy International (Global) payout & reverse-invoice schedule
Pre-calculated USD payouts comparing domestic cards (6.5% + $0.50) against cross-border FX payments (7.50% + $0.50).
| Sale Amount | Domestic Fee | Domestic Net | Cross-Border + FX Fee | Invoice to Net Exact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | -$2.13 (8.5%) | $22.88 | -$2.38 (9.5%) | $27.27 |
| $100 | -$7.00 (7%) | $93.00 | -$8.00 (8%) | $107.49 |
| $500 | -$33.00 (6.6%) | $467.00 | -$38.00 (7.6%) | $535.29 |
| $2,500 | -$163.00 (6.52%) | $2337.00 | -$188.00 (7.52%) | $2674.33 |
| $10,000 | -$650.50 (6.5%) | $9349.50 | -$750.50 (7.51%) | $10695.72 |
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Common questions: Lemon Squeezy International (Non-US Seller / International Cards)
How much does Lemon Squeezy International take from $100 in Non-US Seller / International Cards?
On a domestic $100 USD transaction, Lemon Squeezy International deducts $7.00 (6.5% + $0.50), leaving $93.00 net payout. If the buyer uses an international card requiring currency conversion, total deductions reach $8.00 (8%).
How much should I invoice to receive $100 after Lemon Squeezy International fees?
To net an exact $100.00 after domestic Lemon Squeezy International processing fees, charge $107.49. On cross-border FX transactions, charge $108.65.
Does Lemon Squeezy International handle VAT, GST, and US sales tax automatically?
Yes. Lemon Squeezy International operates as a Merchant of Record, meaning global VAT, GST, and US state sales tax collection and filing are bundled into its 6.5% + $0.50 fee.
Why are Lemon Squeezy International effective fees higher on $10 micro-orders?
Because the fixed $0.50 per-charge fee applies regardless of cart size. On a $10 order, Lemon Squeezy International takes $1.15, resulting in a 11.5% effective deduction.
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