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FT3 Launch International

Your US business,
selling everywhere.

Brazil, Mexico, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK — your customers are already there. The only thing stopping you from reaching them is the operational complexity of going live. FT3 handles it all, so you can focus on selling.

Four examples — FT3 supports businesses expanding across global markets
$215B
LatAm e‑commerce 2026
93%
of Brazilians use PIX
73%
of Dutch checkout via iDEAL
68%
of Mexicans use OXXO & SPEI

Most US businesses leave half their international revenue on the table.

Accepting Visa and Mastercard feels like enough. But in the markets you want to reach, it's not even close. Local consumers pay with local methods — and if you don't offer them, they don't buy.

The payment gap

In Brazil, 45% of ecommerce now runs through PIX. In Mexico, 68% of the population has no bank card. In the Netherlands, 73% of buyers use iDEAL. A US business accepting only cards is invisible to the majority of each market.

The entity requirement

To access local payment rails at the right rates, you typically need a legal entity in-market. Setting up a Brazilian Ltda, a Dutch BV, or a Mexican SAPI de CV correctly — with the right structure, banking, and tax registration — is where most businesses get stuck.

Compliance complexity

GDPR in Europe. Tax registration across EU member states. Brazil's complex fiscal framework. Mexico's SAT requirements. Every market has rules that trip up businesses who try to navigate them without local knowledge.

Where we get you live.

Four examples of markets where FT3 has direct, on-the-ground capability. Beyond these, our Nexus partner network extends our reach globally — vetted local specialists working with FT3, not separate vendors you’d have to source.

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Brazil
Latin America's largest ecommerce market
$346B
ecommerce opportunity
PIX Boleto Bancário Credit Cards

PIX now drives 45% of Brazilian ecommerce and is heading to 51% by 2027. Merchants who add PIX see an average 16% revenue lift and 25% customer growth. A local Ltda entity unlocks the best rates and full payment rail access.

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Mexico
LatAm's fastest-growing digital economy
68%
of consumers are unbanked
OXXO Pay SPEI Kueski Pay

OXXO Pay lets 87 million unbanked Mexicans pay for online purchases at any of 20,000+ OXXO stores. SPEI is the instant bank transfer backbone. Without these, you're locking out the majority of Mexico's consumers before they even reach checkout.

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Netherlands
Europe's most concentrated payment market
73%
of purchases use iDEAL / Wero
iDEAL Wero SEPA

iDEAL's dominance — 73% of all Dutch online transactions — is unmatched in any Western market. The Netherlands is transitioning to Wero, Europe's new account-to-account payment network. A Dutch BV entity is your gateway to the wider European market.

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Belgium
High-trust, high-spend European market
80%
of Belgians use Bancontact
Bancontact Wero SEPA

Bancontact is Belgium's dominant payment method, used by 80% of the population. Often paired with a Netherlands BV for a combined Benelux market entry — one entity, two markets.

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United Kingdom
English-language gateway to Europe
#3
ecommerce market globally
Open Banking Faster Payments Cards

The UK's Open Banking framework is the world's most advanced, enabling instant account-to-account payments. Post-Brexit, a UK Ltd entity operates separately from EU — often a first European step for US businesses due to the language advantage.

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More Markets
Colombia, Argentina, Germany & more

We also support expansion into Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Germany, and other European markets. Tell us where your customers are — we'll tell you the fastest path to serving them.

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Everything you need to go live.
Nothing you need to figure out alone.

Going international has three layers of complexity. FT3 handles all of them — in the right sequence, with the right local partners, so you don’t waste months on avoidable delays.

1
Entity
Local Entity Setup
Brazilian Ltda, Dutch BV, Mexican SAPI de CV, UK Ltd — the right structure in the right jurisdiction, registered correctly from day one.
2
Banking
Local Business Banking
Open local business bank accounts to receive payments in local currency, minimise FX costs, and present a credible local presence to customers and partners.
3
Payments & Compliance
Local Payment Methods & Regulatory Guidance
PIX, Boleto, OXXO, SPEI, iDEAL, Bancontact, SEPA — connected via FT3 Pay so customers pay the way they trust and you settle in your preferred currency. We also handle the local regulatory layer — GDPR in Europe, Brazil’s fiscal framework, Mexico’s SAT — so your entity and operations meet local requirements as you scale.

US businesses that unlocked new markets.

Three real engagements, anonymised. Same challenge — a US business leaving revenue on the table in a high-growth market because the operational infrastructure wasn't there.

🇧🇷 Brazil · Ecommerce
US fashion brand: 38% more Brazilian revenue in 90 days
A mid-size US apparel brand had been shipping to Brazil for two years. Traffic was growing, but conversion was stuck below 1.2%. Their checkout offered Visa and Mastercard only — and cart abandonment among Brazilian visitors was running at 74%.
What FT3 did
  • Formed a Brazilian Ltda entity with correct tax registration (CNPJ)
  • Opened a local BRL business account with a tier-1 Brazilian bank
  • Integrated PIX and Boleto Bancário via FT3 Pay
  • Configured BRL settlement to eliminate double FX conversion
+38%
Brazilian revenue in 90 days
74%→31%
cart abandonment rate
🇲🇽 Mexico · SaaS Platform
US SaaS company: payment success rate from 34% to 89%
A US B2B SaaS platform was seeing strong trial-to-paid conversion signals from Mexican users — but payment failure rates were catastrophic. Cross-border card declines were running at 66%, and they had no way to serve the 68% of users without a bank card at all.
What FT3 did
  • Established a Mexican SAPI de CV entity with SAT tax registration
  • Opened a MXN business account with a local banking partner
  • Integrated SPEI instant transfers and OXXO Pay cash vouchers
  • Configured local acquiring to reduce cross-border card declines
89%
payment success rate
3.1×
LatAm revenue in 6 months
🇳🇱 Netherlands · Marketplace
US marketplace: Dutch conversion tripled after iDEAL launch
A US digital marketplace had a growing European user base but stalling European revenue. Dutch users were dropping off at checkout at an alarming rate. The team assumed it was a product issue — it was a payment issue. 73% of Dutch consumers expected iDEAL. The platform offered none.
What FT3 did
  • Incorporated a Netherlands BV entity with KVK registration
  • Opened a EUR business account with a Dutch banking partner
  • Integrated iDEAL and SEPA via FT3 Pay, plus Bancontact for Belgian users
  • Provided GDPR compliance guidance for EU data processing
Dutch checkout conversion
+61%
European revenue in Q1

International expansion. Straightforward pricing.

Scoped per market and engagement. All packages include entity setup, local banking, and payment integration via FT3 Pay. We confirm exact scope on your first call.

Launch Start
from $1,500
Single market, clean entity, straightforward case. Entity registered, banking opened, core payment method integrated.
  • Local entity formation (Ltda, BV, or equivalent)
  • Tax registration (CNPJ, KVK, SAT, etc.)
  • Local business bank account
  • Core local payment method (PIX, iDEAL, or OXXO)
  • FT3 Pay integration setup
  • Standard follow-up support
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Launch Plus
from $2,995
Full market launch with complete payment stack and regulatory & compliance support included.
  • Everything in Launch Start
  • Full local payment stack (all major local methods)
  • Regulatory & compliance guidance
  • GDPR or local data compliance support
  • FX settlement optimisation
  • RFI response & follow-up management
  • 90-day post-launch support
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FT3 Launch included at no cost when you sign up for FT3 Pay — learn more → Subject to terms & conditions.
Pricing indicative. Scope confirmed before work begins. FT3 does not guarantee third-party approvals. Full pricing details →
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Launch Custom
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Multi-market, complex jurisdictions, or ongoing managed expansion. Scoped entirely around your situation.
  • Everything in Launch Plus
  • Multi-market rollout planning
  • Multi-currency settlement strategy
  • Cross-border compliance review
  • Dedicated expansion manager
  • Ongoing managed support option
  • Priority access to new market launches
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Pricing indicative and scoped per engagement. FT3 does not guarantee third-party approvals. Third-party filing fees are additional where applicable.

Frequently asked about expanding internationally.

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Do I need a local entity to accept local payment methods? +
In most cases, yes — particularly in Brazil and Mexico where local payment rails like PIX, Boleto, and OXXO require a registered local entity to access at favourable rates. In Europe, it depends on the payment method and volume. FT3 will advise the most efficient path for your specific situation on the first call.
How long does international entity setup take? +
Timelines vary by jurisdiction. A Dutch BV can typically be registered in 1–2 weeks. A Brazilian Ltda takes 4–6 weeks due to CNPJ processing. A Mexican SAPI de CV typically takes 3–4 weeks. FT3 manages the process end-to-end and keeps you updated throughout.
What is PIX and why does it matter for my business? +
PIX is Brazil's government-backed instant payment system, used by 93% of Brazilian adults. It now accounts for 45% of all Brazilian ecommerce and is heading toward 51% by 2027. Merchants who add PIX see an average 16% revenue increase within six months. If you're selling into Brazil without PIX, you're invisible to nearly half the market.
Can I run my international entity from the US? +
Yes — FT3 structures your international entities to be operationally manageable remotely. We set up registered agents, local directors where required, and digital banking so you don't need a physical presence in-market to operate effectively.
Which market should I enter first? +
That depends on where your existing traffic and customers are. If you already see Brazilian or Mexican visitors converting at a low rate, that's your first market. If you're starting fresh, Brazil and the Netherlands are the two markets where the payment method gap creates the most immediate revenue opportunity for US businesses. We'll give you a clear recommendation on your first call.

Ready to sell everywhere?

Book a free 30-minute expansion call. We'll look at your target markets, identify the payment gaps, and map out the fastest path to going live — with a clear scope and no surprises.