Integrating Stripe Connect in UAE: A Complete Code Walkthrough
Stripe Connect creates "Managed Accounts" for your sellers. You take the money, keep a commission, and pay out the rest.
UAE Specifics
- Currency: AED.
- Payout Schedule: Daily (rolling basis).
- KYC: Sellers must upload Emirates ID.
The Flow
- Onboarding: Redirect user to
stripe.oauth. - PaymentIntent: Create charge with
application_fee_amount. - Webhook: Listen for
payout.paid.
Tax Implications
You are collecting money. Are you liable for VAT on the whole amount or just the commission? Use TaxMate UAE to configure your marketplace tax settings correctly.