The Real Objection: Why Not Just Get Paid Directly?
Many freelancers here try invoicing from an Indian current account first. It looks simple until the client’s AP team asks for a W-9 and a US address. Suddenly you’re explaining RBI purpose codes while your payment stalls.
PANORAMA SYSTEMS removes that friction by being the US company on the invoice. It costs a percentage, and your Indian tax obligations don’t change. But if a US client won’t wire INR abroad, the fee may be less painful than losing the gig.
What PANORAMA SYSTEMS Actually Does (And Doesn’t Do)
You submit invoice details. PANORAMA SYSTEMS sends a bill with its EIN and Florida address. The client pays to a US bank. Once funds clear, we deduct the service fee and forward the rest. That’s it.
No employer relationship, no tax advice. You handle GST and advance tax on your own. We don’t chase late payments or mediate disputes. If the client doesn’t pay, nothing flows downstream.
Getting Paid in New Delhi: INR, SWIFT, or USDT
Payout options: local INR transfer to your Indian bank, SWIFT to a USD account, Wise, or USDT. INR payouts use a domestic partner, so you skip SWIFT delays but exchange rates apply.
USDT settlement requires a wallet address. Each method has different fees and speeds—none is universally cheapest. You choose when you submit the invoice.
The Trade-Offs Nobody Mentions
Any intermediary adds cost. The service fee plus your payout method’s spread eats into net income. If you quote a flat project rate, factor that in.
Routing everything through one merchant of record concentrates risk. A direct banking relationship remains useful. This isn’t the only path: some freelancers form a US LLC and use Stripe. Our service exists for those who want to start invoicing now, without entity setup, and accept the trade-off.
