Lemon Squeezy Recurring SaaS Fee Calculator
Calculate exact Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions 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
$94.00
12-month fee total (50 orders/mo)
$3,600.00/year
Ideal merchant profile
Micro-SaaS subscriptions needing dunning, trials, license keys, and global sales tax included. Typical settlement window: Twice monthly.
Fee schedule watchout
Recurring subscription renewals add +0.5% on top of the base 5% + $0.50 rate.
Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions (Global) payout & reverse-invoice schedule
Pre-calculated USD payouts comparing domestic cards (5.5% + $0.50) against cross-border FX payments (7.00% + $0.50).
| Sale Amount | Domestic Fee | Domestic Net | Cross-Border + FX Fee | Invoice to Net Exact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | -$1.88 (7.5%) | $23.13 | -$2.25 (9%) | $26.98 |
| $100 | -$6.00 (6%) | $94.00 | -$7.50 (7.5%) | $106.35 |
| $500 | -$28.00 (5.6%) | $472.00 | -$35.50 (7.1%) | $529.63 |
| $2,500 | -$138.00 (5.52%) | $2362.00 | -$175.50 (7.02%) | $2646.03 |
| $10,000 | -$550.50 (5.5%) | $9449.50 | -$700.50 (7%) | $10582.54 |
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Common questions: Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions (Global Recurring Billing)
How much does Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions take from $100 in Global Recurring Billing?
On a domestic $100 USD transaction, Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions deducts $6.00 (5.5% + $0.50), leaving $94.00 net payout. If the buyer uses an international card requiring currency conversion, total deductions reach $7.50 (7.5%).
How much should I invoice to receive $100 after Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions fees?
To net an exact $100.00 after domestic Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions processing fees, charge $106.35. On cross-border FX transactions, charge $108.06.
Does Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions handle VAT, GST, and US sales tax automatically?
Yes. Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions operates as a Merchant of Record, meaning global VAT, GST, and US state sales tax collection and filing are bundled into its 5.5% + $0.50 fee.
Why are Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions 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 Subscriptions takes $1.05, resulting in a 10.5% effective deduction.
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