Country Guides
In-depth regulatory and practical guides for receiving international payments. Banking requirements, tax obligations, and platform recommendations — verified and sourced.
Nigeria
How to Receive International Payments in Nigeria
Complete guide for Nigerian freelancers: CBN domiciliary account rules, FIRS tax obligations, Wise vs Payoneer, and how to work within FEMA regulations.
Read guide →India
How to Receive International Payments in India
Complete guide for Indian freelancers: RBI FEMA rules, FIRC documentation, GST zero-rating on exported services, Wise vs Payoneer vs direct wire, and income tax obligations.
Read guide →Philippines
How to Receive International Payments in the Philippines
Complete guide for Filipino freelancers: BSP remittance rules, BIR registration, percentage tax vs VAT, RP-US tax treaty benefits, and platform options including Payoneer and Wise.
Read guide →Brazil
How to Receive International Payments in Brazil
Complete guide for Brazilian freelancers: IOF tax on FX inflows, Receita Federal DIRF reporting, MEI vs Simples Nacional, Wise BRL account, Husky, Remessa Online, and tax obligations.
Read guide →Ukraine
How to Receive International Payments in Ukraine
Complete guide for Ukrainian freelancers: NBU wartime currency controls, FOP Group 3 registration, 5% income tax plus SSC, Payoneer vs Wise vs SWIFT wire, and Diia.Business portal.
Read guide →Pakistan
How to Receive International Payments in Pakistan
Complete guide for Pakistani freelancers: SBP foreign exchange rules, IT export tax exemption under SRO 1239(I)/2022, PSEB registration, Payoneer vs direct wire, and FCY account options.
Read guide →Indonesia
How to Receive International Payments in Indonesia
Guide for Indonesian freelancers: Bank Indonesia FX rules, OJK fintech regulations, Wise and Payoneer availability, PPh 21/23 tax obligations, and LKPU reporting.
Read guide →Turkey
How to Receive International Payments in Turkey
Guide for Turkish freelancers: TCMB mandatory TRY conversion rules, BRSA banking regulations, Wise and Payoneer availability, and income tax obligations under GIB.
Read guide →Colombia
How to Receive International Payments in Colombia
Guide for Colombian freelancers: Banco de la República FX rules, cuenta de compensación requirements, DIAN tax obligations, retefuente on foreign income, and platform options.
Read guide →Kenya
How to Receive International Payments in Kenya
Guide for Kenyan freelancers: CBK FX regulations, M-Pesa integration with international payments, KRA iTax obligations, digital service tax, and Payoneer vs Wise comparison.
Read guide →Ghana
How to Receive International Payments in Ghana
Guide for Ghanaian freelancers: Bank of Ghana FX regulations, e-levy on electronic transfers, mobile money payment options, GRA withholding tax, and platform recommendations.
Read guide →Egypt
How to Receive International Payments in Egypt
Guide for Egyptian freelancers: CBE foreign currency account rules, banking law requirements, platform availability, ETA income tax obligations, and how to manage FX in Egypt.
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