The balance usually comes from understanding how regulatory requirements for payment processors connect to different stages of development instead of treating them as a separate task. Early awareness helps avoid major rework, but there’s no need to define every detail from day one. As the product evolves, requirements can be layered in more precisely, aligning with features as they are built. This way, compliance becomes part of the workflow rather than an obstacle, and teams can move forward without constantly stopping to rethink everything.