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🌎 Scale faster and cut risk. Get the insights from the 2025 State of Merchant Record Report.
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🌎 Scale faster and cut risk. Get the insights from the 2025 State of Merchant Record Report.
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Startbutton vs Traditional Expansion Models
Stop waiting 6 months to launch across Africa
Why waste half a year on entity registration and bank red tape? Integrate Startbutton and start collecting payments in 24 hours.
The Traditional Way (6–12 Months)
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Entity Incorporation: Hire local lawyers to register a subsidiary ($2,000—$5,000+).
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Tax Registration: Navigate local VAT/GST/WHT requirements.
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Local Banking: Fly in to open local bank accounts.
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Payment Integration: Spend weeks integrating fragmented gateways.
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Compliance: Monthly filings in every country.
The Startbutton Way (24 Hours)
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One API: Connect once to our MoR infrastructure.
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Instant Compliance: We handle local taxes, liability, and regulations.
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Global Payouts: Sell in NGN, KES, or GHS; get settled in USD or GBP.
The Hurdle
Traditional
Startbutton
Setup Cost
High (Legal & Admin)
Zero Upfront Cost
Tax Liability
You handle filings
Automated MoR
Local Presence
Entity Required
Not Required
Time to Market
~180 Days
Same-day Launch