Do you know if you got reported then by Revolut ? I just wonder what came as an surprise to you in this thread with all the replies? Any EU EMI/Neobank/Payment processor will have to report a company resident in the EU, and God knows they do!
Puerto Rico is a shithole as discussed in hundred of threads before, however, so many banks failed doing business is impressive and scary and the same time.
They have been the defactor standard for the P**N industry back in time when adult webmasters wasn't able to find any solid banking for their business. They shifted to non adult while the demand fall and today I think only useful for 3rd party world which didn't have found crypto yet.
That sounds like a really good decision and structure, even without knowing the specific factors behind your choice. However, as you mentioned, the thread was created more for inspiration than for advice or guidance.
Just so we don't go off-topic, I want to add that it's true, as mentioned here already. Once you've found a destination and done some research, make an appointment with maybe 2-3 different service providers and arrange a personal meeting. It's the only right thing to do.
emerchant Pay is also a valid options for new business, if they like your business case they will take it. I have applied with two new companies with them, both got accepted.
This is something that happens all over Europe, even with leased cars. The cars are stolen, all the numbers are removed, and then the cars are transported to Africa, Poland, Romania, and other similar countries, and they simply disappear that way.