Decide currency upfront (your home currency or the client's). Use Stripe or Wise for low-fee international payments — bank wires are slow and expensive. Confirm tax handling: most international B2B services use reverse charge (you don't charge tax; client handles it). This guide covers currency decisions, payment method comparison, B2B reverse charge mechanics, sample international invoices, and contract enforceability across borders.
For B2B service exports to clients in other countries, usually no — the reverse charge mechanism applies.
Wise (formerly TransferWise) Business — uses near-mid-market exchange rates, charges 0.5-1.5% + small fixed fee.
Most freelancers bill in their home currency, putting FX risk on the client. Easiest option for you.
Cross-border enforcement is hard. Best protection is prevention: take a deposit upfront, use written contracts, require shorter payment terms.
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