Expanding a SaaS product into global markets requires more than translation — it demands infrastructure changes (edge deployment for low latency), compliance adaptation (GDPR, PIPL, CCPA), payment localization (Alipay, SEPA, Stripe), and cultural UX adjustments. This guide breaks down the technical and business preparation needed for the three largest SaaS markets: the US, Europe, and China. Each section includes actionable code examples, configuration snippets, and deployment patterns you can implement immediately. See the architecture in action at
SaaS Globalization Strategy: Technical Preparation for Chinese, European, and US Markets
- ▸ Why Globalization Must Be Built, Not Bolted On
- ▸ Market 1: European Market Preparation
- ↳ GDPR Compliance Checklist
- ↳ EU Data Residency
- ↳ EU Payment: SEPA Direct Debit
- ▸ Market 2: Chinese Market Preparation
- ↳ ICP License (Required for Any Hosted Service)
- ↳ Infrastructure: Bypassing the Great Firewall
- ↳ Chinese Payment Integration
- ↳ Chinese Social Login
- ↳ Chinese Content Delivery Considerations
- ▸ Market 3: US Market Preparation
- ↳ Tax Compliance: Sales Tax by State
- ↳ US Privacy Compliance (CCPA)
- ▸ Architectural Pattern: Regional Deployment with Edge Workers
- ▸ Multi-Currency Pricing Database Schema
- ▸ Globalization Readiness Checklist
- ▸ Conclusion
- ↳ Related Resources
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