From 5533198cab5ec07f659e2e189f438c8d6e002828 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Urtzi Alfaro <urtzialfaro@MacBook-Pro-de-Urtzi.local>
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:50:34 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Imporve UI and token

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 ARCHITECTURE_PROBLEMS_CODE_ANALYSIS.md        | 552 ------------
 STRIPE_TESTING_GUIDE.md                       | 828 ++++++++++++++++++
 frontend/package-lock.json                    |  22 +-
 frontend/package.json                         |   4 +-
 frontend/src/api/client/apiClient.ts          |  17 +-
 frontend/src/api/types/subscription.ts        |   4 +
 .../components/domain/auth/PaymentForm.tsx    |  84 +-
 .../components/domain/auth/RegisterForm.tsx   |  16 +-
 .../subscription/SubscriptionPage.tsx         |  47 +-
 frontend/src/stores/auth.store.ts             |  17 +-
 services/tenant/app/api/webhooks.py           | 322 ++++++-
 .../tenant/app/services/payment_service.py    |  51 ++
 services/tenant/requirements.txt              |   2 +-
 shared/clients/stripe_client.py               |  74 +-
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-# Code-Level Architecture Analysis: Notification & Subscription Endpoints
-**Date:** 2026-01-10
-**Analysis Method:** SigNoz Distributed Tracing + Deep Code Review
-**Status:** ARCHITECTURAL FLAWS IDENTIFIED
-
----
-
-## 🎯 Executive Summary
-
-After deep code analysis, I've identified **SEVERE architectural problems** causing the 2.5s notification latency and 5.5s subscription latency. The issues are NOT simple missing indexes - they're **fundamental design flaws** in the auth/authorization chain.
-
-### Critical Problems Found:
-
-1. **Gateway makes 5 SYNCHRONOUS external HTTP calls** for EVERY request
-2. **No caching layer** - same auth checks repeated millions of times
-3. **Decorators stacked incorrectly** - causing redundant checks
-4. **Header extraction overhead** - parsing on every request
-5. **Subscription data fetched from database** instead of being cached in JWT
-
----
-
-## 🔍 Problem 1: Notification Endpoint Architecture (2.5s latency)
-
-### Current Implementation
-
-**File:** `services/notification/app/api/notification_operations.py:46-56`
-
-```python
-@router.post(
-    route_builder.build_base_route("send"),
-    response_model=NotificationResponse,
-    status_code=201
-)
-@track_endpoint_metrics("notification_send")  # Decorator 1
-async def send_notification(
-    notification_data: Dict[str, Any],
-    tenant_id: UUID = Path(..., description="Tenant ID"),
-    current_user: Dict[str, Any] = Depends(get_current_user_dep),  # Decorator 2 (hidden)
-    notification_service: EnhancedNotificationService = Depends(get_enhanced_notification_service)
-):
-```
-
-### The Authorization Chain
-
-When a request hits this endpoint, here's what happens:
-
-#### Step 1: `get_current_user_dep` (line 55)
-
-**File:** `shared/auth/decorators.py:448-510`
-
-```python
-async def get_current_user_dep(request: Request) -> Dict[str, Any]:
-    # Logs EVERY request (expensive string operations)
-    logger.debug(
-        "Authentication attempt",  # Line 452
-        path=request.url.path,
-        method=request.method,
-        has_auth_header=bool(request.headers.get("authorization")),
-        # ... 8 more header checks
-    )
-
-    # Try header extraction first
-    try:
-        user = get_current_user(request)  # Line 468 - CALL 1
-    except HTTPException:
-        # Fallback to JWT extraction
-        auth_header = request.headers.get("authorization", "")
-        if auth_header.startswith("Bearer "):
-            user = extract_user_from_jwt(auth_header)  # Line 473 - CALL 2
-```
-
-#### Step 2: `get_current_user()` extracts headers
-
-**File:** `shared/auth/decorators.py:320-333`
-
-```python
-def get_current_user(request: Request) -> Dict[str, Any]:
-    if hasattr(request.state, 'user') and request.state.user:
-        return request.state.user
-
-    # Fallback to headers (for dev/testing)
-    user_info = extract_user_from_headers(request)  # CALL 3
-    if not user_info:
-        raise HTTPException(
-            status_code=status.HTTP_401_UNAUTHORIZED,
-            detail="User not authenticated"
-        )
-    return user_info
-```
-
-#### Step 3: `extract_user_from_headers()` - THE BOTTLENECK
-
-**File:** `shared/auth/decorators.py:343-374`
-
-```python
-def extract_user_from_headers(request: Request) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
-    """Extract user information from forwarded headers"""
-    user_id = request.headers.get("x-user-id")  # HTTP call to gateway?
-    if not user_id:
-        return None
-
-    # Build user context from 15+ headers
-    user_context = {
-        "user_id": user_id,
-        "email": request.headers.get("x-user-email", ""),  # Another header
-        "role": request.headers.get("x-user-role", "user"),  # Another
-        "tenant_id": request.headers.get("x-tenant-id"),  # Another
-        "permissions": request.headers.get("X-User-Permissions", "").split(","),
-        "full_name": request.headers.get("x-user-full-name", ""),
-        "subscription_tier": request.headers.get("x-subscription-tier", ""),  # Gateway lookup!
-        "is_demo": request.headers.get("x-is-demo", "").lower() == "true",
-        "demo_session_id": request.headers.get("x-demo-session-id", ""),
-        "demo_account_type": request.headers.get("x-demo-account-type", "")
-    }
-    return user_context
-```
-
-### 🔴 **ROOT CAUSE: Gateway Performs 5 Sequential Database/Service Calls**
-
-The trace shows that **BEFORE** the notification service is even called, the gateway makes these calls:
-
-```
-Gateway Middleware Chain:
-1. GET /tenants/{tenant_id}/access/{user_id}     294ms  ← Verify user access
-2. GET /subscriptions/{tenant_id}/tier           110ms  ← Get subscription tier
-3. GET /tenants/{tenant_id}/access/{user_id}      12ms  ← DUPLICATE! Why?
-4. GET (unknown - maybe features?)                 2ms  ← Unknown call
-5. GET /subscriptions/{tenant_id}/status         102ms  ← Get subscription status
-─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-TOTAL OVERHEAD: 520ms (43% of total request time!)
-```
-
-### Where This Happens (Hypothesis - needs gateway code)
-
-Based on the headers being injected, the gateway likely does:
-
-```python
-# Gateway middleware (not in repo, but this is what's happening)
-async def inject_user_context_middleware(request, call_next):
-    # Extract tenant_id and user_id from JWT
-    token = extract_token(request)
-    user_id = token.get("user_id")
-    tenant_id = extract_tenant_from_path(request.url.path)
-
-    # PROBLEM: Make external HTTP calls to get auth data
-    # Call 1: Check if user has access to tenant (294ms)
-    access = await tenant_service.check_access(tenant_id, user_id)
-
-    # Call 2: Get subscription tier (110ms)
-    subscription = await tenant_service.get_subscription_tier(tenant_id)
-
-    # Call 3: DUPLICATE access check? (12ms)
-    access2 = await tenant_service.check_access(tenant_id, user_id)  # WHY?
-
-    # Call 4: Unknown (2ms)
-    something = await tenant_service.get_something(tenant_id)
-
-    # Call 5: Get subscription status (102ms)
-    status = await tenant_service.get_subscription_status(tenant_id)
-
-    # Inject into headers
-    request.headers["x-user-role"] = access.role
-    request.headers["x-subscription-tier"] = subscription.tier
-    request.headers["x-subscription-status"] = status.status
-
-    # Forward request
-    return await call_next(request)
-```
-
-### Why This is BAD Architecture:
-
-1. ❌ **Service-to-Service HTTP calls** instead of shared cache
-2. ❌ **Sequential execution** (each waits for previous)
-3. ❌ **No caching** - every request makes ALL calls
-4. ❌ **Redundant checks** - access checked twice
-5. ❌ **Wrong layer** - auth data should be in JWT, not fetched per request
-
----
-
-## 🔍 Problem 2: Subscription Tier Query (772ms!)
-
-### Current Query (Hypothesis)
-
-**File:** `services/tenant/app/repositories/subscription_repository.py` (lines not shown, but likely exists)
-
-```python
-async def get_subscription_by_tenant(tenant_id: str) -> Subscription:
-    query = select(Subscription).where(
-        Subscription.tenant_id == tenant_id,
-        Subscription.status == 'active'
-    )
-    result = await self.session.execute(query)
-    return result.scalar_one_or_none()
-```
-
-### Why It's Slow:
-
-**Missing Index!**
-
-```sql
--- Current situation: Full table scan
-EXPLAIN ANALYZE
-SELECT * FROM subscriptions
-WHERE tenant_id = 'uuid' AND status = 'active';
-
--- Result: Seq Scan on subscriptions (cost=0.00..1234.56 rows=1)
---         Planning Time: 0.5 ms
---         Execution Time: 772.3 ms  ← SLOW!
-```
-
-**Database Metrics Confirm:**
-```
-Average Block Reads: 396 blocks/query
-Max Block Reads: 369,161 blocks (!!)
-Average Index Scans: 0.48 per query  ← Almost no indexes used!
-```
-
-### The Missing Indexes:
-
-```sql
--- Check existing indexes
-SELECT
-    tablename,
-    indexname,
-    indexdef
-FROM pg_indexes
-WHERE tablename = 'subscriptions';
-
--- Result: Probably only has PRIMARY KEY on `id`
--- Missing:
--- - Index on tenant_id
--- - Composite index on (tenant_id, status)
--- - Covering index including tier, status, valid_until
-```
-
----
-
-## 🔧 Architectural Solutions
-
-### Solution 1: Move Auth Data Into JWT (BEST FIX)
-
-**Current (BAD):**
-```
-User Request → Gateway → 5 HTTP calls to tenant-service → Inject headers → Forward
-```
-
-**Better:**
-```
-User Login → Generate JWT with ALL auth data → Gateway validates JWT → Forward
-```
-
-**Implementation:**
-
-#### Step 1: Update JWT Payload
-
-**File:** Create `shared/auth/jwt_builder.py`
-
-```python
-from datetime import datetime, timedelta
-import jwt
-
-def create_access_token(user_data: dict, subscription_data: dict) -> str:
-    """
-    Create JWT with ALL required auth data embedded
-    No need for runtime lookups!
-    """
-    now = datetime.utcnow()
-
-    payload = {
-        # Standard JWT claims
-        "sub": user_data["user_id"],
-        "iat": now,
-        "exp": now + timedelta(hours=24),
-        "type": "access",
-
-        # User data (already available at login)
-        "user_id": user_data["user_id"],
-        "email": user_data["email"],
-        "role": user_data["role"],
-        "full_name": user_data.get("full_name", ""),
-        "tenant_id": user_data["tenant_id"],
-
-        # Subscription data (fetch ONCE at login, cache in JWT)
-        "subscription": {
-            "tier": subscription_data["tier"],  # professional, enterprise
-            "status": subscription_data["status"],  # active, cancelled
-            "valid_until": subscription_data["valid_until"].isoformat(),
-            "features": subscription_data["features"],  # list of enabled features
-            "limits": {
-                "max_users": subscription_data.get("max_users", -1),
-                "max_products": subscription_data.get("max_products", -1),
-                "max_locations": subscription_data.get("max_locations", -1)
-            }
-        },
-
-        # Permissions (computed once at login)
-        "permissions": compute_user_permissions(user_data, subscription_data)
-    }
-
-    return jwt.encode(payload, SECRET_KEY, algorithm="HS256")
-```
-
-**Impact:**
-- Gateway calls: 5 → **0** (everything in JWT)
-- Latency: 520ms → **<1ms** (JWT decode)
-- Database load: **99% reduction**
-
----
-
-#### Step 2: Simplify Gateway Middleware
-
-**File:** Gateway middleware (Kong/nginx/custom)
-
-```python
-# BEFORE: 520ms of HTTP calls
-async def auth_middleware(request):
-    # 5 HTTP calls...
-    pass
-
-# AFTER: <1ms JWT decode
-async def auth_middleware(request):
-    # Extract JWT
-    token = request.headers.get("Authorization", "").replace("Bearer ", "")
-
-    # Decode (no verification needed if from trusted source)
-    payload = jwt.decode(token, SECRET_KEY, algorithms=["HS256"])
-
-    # Inject ALL data into headers at once
-    request.headers["x-user-id"] = payload["user_id"]
-    request.headers["x-user-email"] = payload["email"]
-    request.headers["x-user-role"] = payload["role"]
-    request.headers["x-tenant-id"] = payload["tenant_id"]
-    request.headers["x-subscription-tier"] = payload["subscription"]["tier"]
-    request.headers["x-subscription-status"] = payload["subscription"]["status"]
-    request.headers["x-permissions"] = ",".join(payload.get("permissions", []))
-
-    return await call_next(request)
-```
-
----
-
-### Solution 2: Add Database Indexes (Complementary)
-
-Even with JWT optimization, some endpoints still query subscriptions directly:
-
-```sql
--- Critical indexes for tenant service
-CREATE INDEX CONCURRENTLY idx_subscriptions_tenant_status
-  ON subscriptions (tenant_id, status)
-  WHERE status IN ('active', 'trial');
-
--- Covering index (avoids table lookup)
-CREATE INDEX CONCURRENTLY idx_subscriptions_tenant_covering
-  ON subscriptions (tenant_id)
-  INCLUDE (tier, status, valid_until, features, max_users, max_products);
-
--- Index for status checks
-CREATE INDEX CONCURRENTLY idx_subscriptions_status_valid
-  ON subscriptions (status, valid_until DESC)
-  WHERE status = 'active';
-```
-
-**Expected Impact:**
-- Query time: 772ms → **5-10ms** (99% improvement)
-- Block reads: 369K → **<100 blocks**
-
----
-
-### Solution 3: Add Redis Cache Layer (Defense in Depth)
-
-Even with JWT, cache critical data:
-
-```python
-# shared/caching/subscription_cache.py
-import redis
-import json
-
-class SubscriptionCache:
-    def __init__(self, redis_client):
-        self.redis = redis_client
-        self.TTL = 300  # 5 minutes
-
-    async def get_subscription(self, tenant_id: str):
-        """Get subscription from cache or database"""
-        cache_key = f"subscription:{tenant_id}"
-
-        # Try cache
-        cached = await self.redis.get(cache_key)
-        if cached:
-            return json.loads(cached)
-
-        # Fetch from database
-        subscription = await self._fetch_from_db(tenant_id)
-
-        # Cache it
-        await self.redis.setex(
-            cache_key,
-            self.TTL,
-            json.dumps(subscription)
-        )
-
-        return subscription
-
-    async def invalidate(self, tenant_id: str):
-        """Invalidate cache when subscription changes"""
-        cache_key = f"subscription:{tenant_id}"
-        await self.redis.delete(cache_key)
-```
-
-**Usage:**
-
-```python
-# services/tenant/app/api/subscription.py
-@router.get("/api/v1/subscriptions/{tenant_id}/tier")
-async def get_subscription_tier(tenant_id: str):
-    # Try cache first
-    subscription = await subscription_cache.get_subscription(tenant_id)
-    return {"tier": subscription["tier"]}
-```
-
----
-
-## 📈 Expected Performance Improvements
-
-| Component | Before | After (JWT) | After (JWT + Index + Cache) | Improvement |
-|-----------|--------|-------------|----------------------------|-------------|
-| **Gateway Auth Calls** | 520ms (5 calls) | <1ms (JWT decode) | <1ms | **99.8%** |
-| **Subscription Query** | 772ms | 772ms | 2ms (cache hit) | **99.7%** |
-| **Notification POST** | 2,500ms | 1,980ms (20% faster) | **50ms** | **98%** |
-| **Subscription GET** | 5,500ms | 4,780ms | **20ms** | **99.6%** |
-
-### Overall Impact:
-
-**Notification endpoint:** 2.5s → **50ms** (98% improvement)
-**Subscription endpoint:** 5.5s → **20ms** (99.6% improvement)
-
----
-
-## 🎯 Implementation Priority
-
-### CRITICAL (Day 1-2): JWT Auth Data
-
-**Why:** Eliminates 520ms overhead on EVERY request across ALL services
-
-**Steps:**
-1. Update JWT payload to include subscription data
-2. Modify login endpoint to fetch subscription once
-3. Update gateway to use JWT data instead of HTTP calls
-4. Test with 1-2 endpoints first
-
-**Risk:** Low - JWT is already used, just adding more data
-**Impact:** **98% latency reduction** on auth-heavy endpoints
-
----
-
-### HIGH (Day 3-4): Database Indexes
-
-**Why:** Fixes 772ms subscription queries
-
-**Steps:**
-1. Add indexes to subscriptions table
-2. Analyze `pg_stat_statements` for other slow queries
-3. Add covering indexes where needed
-4. Monitor query performance
-
-**Risk:** Low - indexes don't change logic
-**Impact:** **99% query time reduction**
-
----
-
-### MEDIUM (Day 5-7): Redis Cache Layer
-
-**Why:** Defense in depth, handles JWT expiry edge cases
-
-**Steps:**
-1. Implement subscription cache service
-2. Add cache to subscription repository
-3. Add cache invalidation on updates
-4. Monitor cache hit rates
-
-**Risk:** Medium - cache invalidation can be tricky
-**Impact:** **Additional 50% improvement** for cache hits
-
----
-
-## 🚨 Critical Architectural Lesson
-
-### The Real Problem:
-
-**"Microservices without proper caching become a distributed monolith with network overhead"**
-
-Every request was:
-1. JWT decode (cheap)
-2. → 5 HTTP calls to tenant-service (expensive!)
-3. → 5 database queries in tenant-service (very expensive!)
-4. → Forward to actual service
-5. → Actual work finally happens
-
-**Solution:**
-- **Move static/slow-changing data into JWT** (subscription tier, role, permissions)
-- **Cache everything else** in Redis (user preferences, feature flags)
-- **Only query database** for truly dynamic data (current notifications, real-time stats)
-
-This is a **classic distributed systems anti-pattern** that's killing your performance!
-
----
-
-## 📊 Monitoring After Fix
-
-```sql
--- Monitor gateway performance
-SELECT
-    name,
-    quantile(0.95)(durationNano) / 1000000 as p95_ms
-FROM signoz_traces.signoz_index_v3
-WHERE serviceName = 'gateway'
-  AND timestamp >= now() - INTERVAL 1 DAY
-GROUP BY name
-ORDER BY p95_ms DESC;
-
--- Target: All gateway calls < 10ms
--- Current: 520ms average
-
--- Monitor subscription queries
-SELECT
-    query,
-    calls,
-    mean_exec_time,
-    max_exec_time
-FROM pg_stat_statements
-WHERE query LIKE '%subscriptions%'
-ORDER BY mean_exec_time DESC;
-
--- Target: < 5ms average
--- Current: 772ms max
-```
-
----
-
-## 🚀 Conclusion
-
-The performance issues are caused by **architectural choices**, not missing indexes:
-
-1. **Auth data fetched via HTTP** instead of embedded in JWT
-2. **5 sequential database/HTTP calls** on every request
-3. **No caching layer** - same data fetched millions of times
-4. **Wrong separation of concerns** - gateway doing too much
-
-**The fix is NOT to add caching to the current architecture.**
-**The fix is to CHANGE the architecture to not need those calls.**
-
-Embedding auth data in JWT is the **industry standard** for exactly this reason - it eliminates the need for runtime authorization lookups!
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+# Stripe Integration Testing Guide
+
+## Table of Contents
+1. [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
+2. [Environment Setup](#environment-setup)
+3. [Stripe Dashboard Configuration](#stripe-dashboard-configuration)
+4. [Test Card Numbers](#test-card-numbers)
+5. [Testing Scenarios](#testing-scenarios)
+6. [Webhook Testing](#webhook-testing)
+7. [Common Issues & Solutions](#common-issues--solutions)
+8. [Production Checklist](#production-checklist)
+
+---
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before you begin testing, ensure you have:
+
+- ✅ Stripe account created (sign up at [stripe.com](https://stripe.com))
+- ✅ Node.js and Python environments set up
+- ✅ Frontend application running (React + Vite)
+- ✅ Backend API running (FastAPI)
+- ✅ Database configured and accessible
+- ✅ Redis instance running (for caching)
+
+---
+
+## Environment Setup
+
+### Step 1: Access Stripe Test Mode
+
+1. Log in to your Stripe Dashboard: [https://dashboard.stripe.com](https://dashboard.stripe.com)
+2. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner
+3. Ensure **Test Mode** is enabled (you'll see "TEST DATA" banner at the top)
+4. If not enabled, toggle to "Switch to test data"
+
+### Step 2: Retrieve API Keys
+
+1. Navigate to **Developers** → **API keys**
+2. You'll see two types of keys:
+   - **Publishable key** (starts with `pk_test_...`) - Used in frontend
+   - **Secret key** (starts with `sk_test_...`) - Used in backend
+
+3. Click "Reveal test key" for the Secret key and copy both keys
+
+### Step 3: Configure Environment Variables
+
+#### Frontend `.env` file:
+```bash
+# Create or update: /frontend/.env
+VITE_STRIPE_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=pk_test_your_publishable_key_here
+```
+
+#### Backend `.env` file:
+```bash
+# Create or update: /services/tenant/.env
+STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=sk_test_your_secret_key_here
+STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET=whsec_your_webhook_secret_here
+```
+
+**Note:** The webhook secret will be obtained in Step 4 when setting up webhooks.
+
+### Step 4: Install/Update Dependencies
+
+#### Backend:
+```bash
+cd services/tenant
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+# This will install stripe==14.1.0
+```
+
+#### Frontend:
+```bash
+cd frontend
+npm install
+# Verifies @stripe/react-stripe-js and @stripe/stripe-js are installed
+```
+
+---
+
+## Stripe Dashboard Configuration
+
+### Step 1: Create Products and Prices
+
+1. In Stripe Dashboard (Test Mode), go to **Products** → **Add product**
+
+2. **Create Starter Plan:**
+   - Product name: `Starter Plan`
+   - Description: `Basic subscription for small businesses`
+   - Pricing:
+     - Price: `$29.00`
+     - Billing period: `Monthly`
+     - Currency: `USD` (or your preferred currency)
+   - Click **Save product**
+   - Copy the **Price ID** (starts with `price_...`) - you'll need this
+
+3. **Create Professional Plan:**
+   - Product name: `Professional Plan`
+   - Description: `Advanced subscription for growing businesses`
+   - Pricing:
+     - Price: `$99.00`
+     - Billing period: `Monthly`
+     - Currency: `USD`
+   - Click **Save product**
+   - Copy the **Price ID**
+
+4. **Update your application configuration:**
+   - Store these Price IDs in your application settings
+   - You'll use these when creating subscriptions
+
+### Step 2: Configure Webhooks
+
+1. Navigate to **Developers** → **Webhooks**
+2. Click **+ Add endpoint**
+
+3. **For Local Development:**
+   - Endpoint URL: `https://your-ngrok-url.ngrok.io/webhooks/stripe`
+   - (We'll set up ngrok later for local testing)
+
+4. **Select events to listen to:**
+   - `checkout.session.completed`
+   - `customer.subscription.created`
+   - `customer.subscription.updated`
+   - `customer.subscription.deleted`
+   - `invoice.payment_succeeded`
+   - `invoice.payment_failed`
+   - `customer.subscription.trial_will_end`
+
+5. Click **Add endpoint**
+
+6. **Copy the Webhook Signing Secret:**
+   - Click on the newly created endpoint
+   - Click **Reveal** next to "Signing secret"
+   - Copy the secret (starts with `whsec_...`)
+   - Add it to your backend `.env` file as `STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET`
+
+---
+
+## Test Card Numbers
+
+Stripe provides test card numbers to simulate different scenarios. **Never use real card details in test mode.**
+
+### Basic Test Cards
+
+| Scenario | Card Number | CVC | Expiry Date |
+|----------|-------------|-----|-------------|
+| **Successful payment** | `4242 4242 4242 4242` | Any 3 digits | Any future date |
+| **Visa (debit)** | `4000 0566 5566 5556` | Any 3 digits | Any future date |
+| **Mastercard** | `5555 5555 5555 4444` | Any 3 digits | Any future date |
+| **American Express** | `3782 822463 10005` | Any 4 digits | Any future date |
+
+### Authentication & Security
+
+| Scenario | Card Number | Notes |
+|----------|-------------|-------|
+| **3D Secure authentication required** | `4000 0025 0000 3155` | Triggers authentication modal |
+| **3D Secure 2 authentication** | `4000 0027 6000 3184` | Requires SCA authentication |
+
+### Declined Cards
+
+| Scenario | Card Number | Error Message |
+|----------|-------------|---------------|
+| **Generic decline** | `4000 0000 0000 0002` | Card declined |
+| **Insufficient funds** | `4000 0000 0000 9995` | Insufficient funds |
+| **Lost card** | `4000 0000 0000 9987` | Lost card |
+| **Stolen card** | `4000 0000 0000 9979` | Stolen card |
+| **Expired card** | `4000 0000 0000 0069` | Expired card |
+| **Incorrect CVC** | `4000 0000 0000 0127` | Incorrect CVC |
+| **Processing error** | `4000 0000 0000 0119` | Processing error |
+| **Card declined (rate limit)** | `4000 0000 0000 9954` | Exceeds velocity limit |
+
+### Additional Scenarios
+
+| Scenario | Card Number | Notes |
+|----------|-------------|-------|
+| **Charge succeeds, then fails** | `4000 0000 0000 0341` | Attaches successfully but charge fails |
+| **Dispute (fraudulent)** | `4000 0000 0000 0259` | Creates a fraudulent dispute |
+| **Dispute (warning)** | `4000 0000 0000 2685` | Creates early fraud warning |
+
+**Important Notes:**
+- For **expiry date**: Use any future date (e.g., 12/30)
+- For **CVC**: Use any 3-digit number (e.g., 123) or 4-digit for Amex (e.g., 1234)
+- For **postal code**: Use any valid format (e.g., 12345)
+
+---
+
+## Testing Scenarios
+
+### Scenario 1: Successful Registration with Payment
+
+**Objective:** Test the complete registration flow with valid payment method.
+
+**Steps:**
+
+1. **Start your applications:**
+   ```bash
+   # Terminal 1 - Backend
+   cd services/tenant
+   uvicorn app.main:app --reload --port 8000
+
+   # Terminal 2 - Frontend
+   cd frontend
+   npm run dev
+   ```
+
+2. **Navigate to registration page:**
+   - Open browser: `http://localhost:5173/register` (or your frontend URL)
+
+3. **Fill in user details:**
+   - Full Name: `John Doe`
+   - Email: `john.doe+test@example.com`
+   - Company: `Test Company`
+   - Password: Create a test password
+
+4. **Fill in payment details:**
+   - Card Number: `4242 4242 4242 4242`
+   - Expiry: `12/30`
+   - CVC: `123`
+   - Cardholder Name: `John Doe`
+   - Email: `john.doe+test@example.com`
+   - Address: `123 Test Street`
+   - City: `Test City`
+   - State: `CA`
+   - Postal Code: `12345`
+   - Country: `US`
+
+5. **Select a plan:**
+   - Choose `Starter Plan` or `Professional Plan`
+
+6. **Submit the form**
+
+**Expected Results:**
+- ✅ Payment method created successfully
+- ✅ User account created
+- ✅ Subscription created in Stripe
+- ✅ Database records created
+- ✅ User redirected to dashboard
+- ✅ No console errors
+
+**Verification:**
+
+1. **In Stripe Dashboard:**
+   - Go to **Customers** → Find "John Doe"
+   - Go to **Subscriptions** → See active subscription
+   - Status should be `active`
+
+2. **In your database:**
+   ```sql
+   SELECT * FROM subscriptions WHERE tenant_id = 'your-tenant-id';
+   ```
+   - Verify subscription record exists
+   - Status should be `active`
+   - Check `stripe_customer_id` is populated
+
+3. **Check application logs:**
+   - Look for successful subscription creation messages
+   - Verify no error logs
+
+---
+
+### Scenario 2: Payment with 3D Secure Authentication
+
+**Objective:** Test Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) flow.
+
+**Steps:**
+
+1. Follow steps 1-3 from Scenario 1
+
+2. **Fill in payment details with 3DS card:**
+   - Card Number: `4000 0025 0000 3155`
+   - Expiry: `12/30`
+   - CVC: `123`
+   - Fill remaining details as before
+
+3. **Submit the form**
+
+4. **Complete authentication:**
+   - Stripe will display an authentication modal
+   - Click **"Complete"** (in test mode, no real auth needed)
+
+**Expected Results:**
+- ✅ Authentication modal appears
+- ✅ After clicking "Complete", payment succeeds
+- ✅ Subscription created successfully
+- ✅ User redirected to dashboard
+
+**Note:** This simulates European and other markets requiring SCA.
+
+---
+
+### Scenario 3: Declined Payment
+
+**Objective:** Test error handling for declined cards.
+
+**Steps:**
+
+1. Follow steps 1-3 from Scenario 1
+
+2. **Use a declined test card:**
+   - Card Number: `4000 0000 0000 0002`
+   - Fill remaining details as before
+
+3. **Submit the form**
+
+**Expected Results:**
+- ❌ Payment fails with error message
+- ✅ Error displayed to user: "Your card was declined"
+- ✅ No customer created in Stripe
+- ✅ No subscription created
+- ✅ No database records created
+- ✅ User remains on payment form
+- ✅ Can retry with different card
+
+**Verification:**
+- Check Stripe Dashboard → Customers (should not see new customer)
+- Check application logs for error handling
+- Verify user-friendly error message displayed
+
+---
+
+### Scenario 4: Insufficient Funds
+
+**Objective:** Test specific decline reason handling.
+
+**Steps:**
+
+1. Use card number: `4000 0000 0000 9995`
+2. Follow same process as Scenario 3
+
+**Expected Results:**
+- ❌ Payment fails
+- ✅ Error message: "Your card has insufficient funds"
+- ✅ Proper error handling and logging
+
+---
+
+### Scenario 5: Subscription Cancellation
+
+**Objective:** Test subscription cancellation flow.
+
+**Steps:**
+
+1. **Create an active subscription** (use Scenario 1)
+
+2. **Cancel the subscription:**
+   - Method 1: Through your application UI (if implemented)
+   - Method 2: API call:
+   ```bash
+   curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/api/v1/subscriptions/cancel \
+     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+     -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_AUTH_TOKEN" \
+     -d '{
+       "tenant_id": "your-tenant-id",
+       "reason": "Testing cancellation"
+     }'
+   ```
+
+**Expected Results:**
+- ✅ Subscription status changes to `pending_cancellation`
+- ✅ `cancellation_effective_date` is set
+- ✅ User retains access until end of billing period
+- ✅ Response includes days remaining
+- ✅ Subscription cache invalidated
+
+**Verification:**
+1. Check database:
+   ```sql
+   SELECT status, cancellation_effective_date, cancelled_at
+   FROM subscriptions
+   WHERE tenant_id = 'your-tenant-id';
+   ```
+
+2. Verify API response:
+   ```json
+   {
+     "success": true,
+     "message": "Subscription cancelled successfully...",
+     "status": "pending_cancellation",
+     "cancellation_effective_date": "2026-02-10T...",
+     "days_remaining": 30
+   }
+   ```
+
+---
+
+### Scenario 6: Subscription Reactivation
+
+**Objective:** Test reactivating a cancelled subscription.
+
+**Steps:**
+
+1. **Cancel a subscription** (use Scenario 5)
+
+2. **Reactivate the subscription:**
+   ```bash
+   curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/api/v1/subscriptions/reactivate \
+     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+     -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_AUTH_TOKEN" \
+     -d '{
+       "tenant_id": "your-tenant-id",
+       "plan": "starter"
+     }'
+   ```
+
+**Expected Results:**
+- ✅ Subscription status changes back to `active`
+- ✅ `cancelled_at` and `cancellation_effective_date` cleared
+- ✅ Next billing date set
+- ✅ Subscription cache invalidated
+
+---
+
+### Scenario 7: Retrieve Invoices
+
+**Objective:** Test invoice retrieval from Stripe.
+
+**Steps:**
+
+1. **Create subscription with successful payment** (Scenario 1)
+
+2. **Retrieve invoices:**
+   ```bash
+   curl -X GET http://localhost:8000/api/v1/subscriptions/{tenant_id}/invoices \
+     -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_AUTH_TOKEN"
+   ```
+
+**Expected Results:**
+- ✅ List of invoices returned
+- ✅ Each invoice contains:
+  - `id`
+  - `date`
+  - `amount`
+  - `currency`
+  - `status`
+  - `invoice_pdf` URL
+  - `hosted_invoice_url` URL
+
+**Verification:**
+- Click on `hosted_invoice_url` to view invoice in browser
+- Download PDF from `invoice_pdf` URL
+
+---
+
+## Webhook Testing
+
+Webhooks are critical for handling asynchronous events from Stripe. Test them thoroughly.
+
+### Option 1: Using Stripe CLI (Recommended for Local Development)
+
+#### Step 1: Install Stripe CLI
+
+**macOS:**
+```bash
+brew install stripe/stripe-cli/stripe
+```
+
+**Windows:**
+Download from: https://github.com/stripe/stripe-cli/releases
+
+**Linux:**
+```bash
+wget https://github.com/stripe/stripe-cli/releases/latest/download/stripe_linux_x86_64.tar.gz
+tar -xvf stripe_linux_x86_64.tar.gz
+sudo mv stripe /usr/local/bin/
+```
+
+#### Step 2: Login to Stripe
+
+```bash
+stripe login
+```
+
+This opens a browser to authorize the CLI.
+
+#### Step 3: Forward Webhooks to Local Server
+
+```bash
+stripe listen --forward-to localhost:8000/webhooks/stripe
+```
+
+**Expected Output:**
+```
+> Ready! Your webhook signing secret is whsec_abc123... (^C to quit)
+```
+
+**Important:** Copy this webhook signing secret and add it to your backend `.env`:
+```bash
+STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET=whsec_abc123...
+```
+
+#### Step 4: Trigger Test Events
+
+Open a new terminal and run:
+
+```bash
+# Test subscription created
+stripe trigger customer.subscription.created
+
+# Test payment succeeded
+stripe trigger invoice.payment_succeeded
+
+# Test payment failed
+stripe trigger invoice.payment_failed
+
+# Test subscription updated
+stripe trigger customer.subscription.updated
+
+# Test subscription deleted
+stripe trigger customer.subscription.deleted
+
+# Test trial ending
+stripe trigger customer.subscription.trial_will_end
+```
+
+#### Step 5: Verify Webhook Processing
+
+**Check your application logs for:**
+- ✅ "Processing Stripe webhook event"
+- ✅ Event type logged
+- ✅ Database updates (check subscription status)
+- ✅ No signature verification errors
+
+**Example log output:**
+```
+INFO Processing Stripe webhook event event_type=customer.subscription.updated
+INFO Subscription updated in database subscription_id=sub_123 tenant_id=tenant-id
+```
+
+### Option 2: Using ngrok (For Public URL Testing)
+
+#### Step 1: Install ngrok
+
+Download from: https://ngrok.com/download
+
+#### Step 2: Start ngrok
+
+```bash
+ngrok http 8000
+```
+
+**Output:**
+```
+Forwarding https://abc123.ngrok.io -> http://localhost:8000
+```
+
+#### Step 3: Update Stripe Webhook Endpoint
+
+1. Go to Stripe Dashboard → Developers → Webhooks
+2. Click on your endpoint
+3. Update URL to: `https://abc123.ngrok.io/webhooks/stripe`
+4. Save changes
+
+#### Step 4: Test by Creating Real Events
+
+Create a test subscription through your app, and webhooks will be sent to your ngrok URL.
+
+### Option 3: Testing Webhook Handlers Directly
+
+You can also test webhook handlers by sending test payloads:
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/webhooks/stripe \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -H "stripe-signature: test-signature" \
+  -d @webhook-test-payload.json
+```
+
+**Note:** This will fail signature verification unless you disable it temporarily for testing.
+
+---
+
+## Common Issues & Solutions
+
+### Issue 1: "Stripe.js has not loaded correctly"
+
+**Symptoms:**
+- Error when submitting payment form
+- Console error about Stripe not being loaded
+
+**Solutions:**
+1. Check internet connection (Stripe.js loads from CDN)
+2. Verify `VITE_STRIPE_PUBLISHABLE_KEY` is set correctly
+3. Check browser console for loading errors
+4. Ensure no ad blockers blocking Stripe.js
+
+### Issue 2: "Invalid signature" on Webhook
+
+**Symptoms:**
+- Webhook endpoint returns 400 error
+- Log shows "Invalid webhook signature"
+
+**Solutions:**
+1. Verify `STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET` matches Stripe Dashboard
+2. For Stripe CLI, use the secret from `stripe listen` output
+3. Ensure you're using the test mode secret, not live mode
+4. Check that you're not modifying the request body before verification
+
+### Issue 3: Payment Method Not Attaching
+
+**Symptoms:**
+- PaymentMethod created but subscription fails
+- Error about payment method not found
+
+**Solutions:**
+1. Verify you're passing `paymentMethod.id` to backend
+2. Check that payment method is being attached to customer
+3. Ensure customer_id exists before creating subscription
+4. Review backend logs for detailed error messages
+
+### Issue 4: Test Mode vs Live Mode Confusion
+
+**Symptoms:**
+- Keys not working
+- Data not appearing in dashboard
+
+**Solutions:**
+1. **Always check the mode indicator** in Stripe Dashboard
+2. Test keys start with `pk_test_` and `sk_test_`
+3. Live keys start with `pk_live_` and `sk_live_`
+4. Never mix test and live keys
+5. Use separate databases for test and live environments
+
+### Issue 5: CORS Errors
+
+**Symptoms:**
+- Browser console shows CORS errors
+- Requests to backend failing
+
+**Solutions:**
+1. Ensure FastAPI CORS middleware is configured:
+   ```python
+   from fastapi.middleware.cors import CORSMiddleware
+
+   app.add_middleware(
+       CORSMiddleware,
+       allow_origins=["http://localhost:5173"],
+       allow_credentials=True,
+       allow_methods=["*"],
+       allow_headers=["*"],
+   )
+   ```
+
+### Issue 6: Webhook Events Not Processing
+
+**Symptoms:**
+- Webhooks received but database not updating
+- Events logged but handlers not executing
+
+**Solutions:**
+1. Check event type matches handler (case-sensitive)
+2. Verify database session is committed
+3. Check for exceptions in handler functions
+4. Review logs for specific error messages
+5. Ensure subscription exists in database before update
+
+### Issue 7: Card Element vs Payment Element Confusion
+
+**Symptoms:**
+- TypeError when calling `stripe.createPaymentMethod()`
+- Elements not rendering correctly
+
+**Solutions:**
+- Use `PaymentElement` (modern, recommended)
+- Call `elements.submit()` before creating payment method
+- Pass `elements` object to `createPaymentMethod({ elements })`
+- **Our implementation now uses the correct PaymentElement API**
+
+---
+
+## Production Checklist
+
+Before going live with Stripe payments:
+
+### Security
+
+- [ ] All API keys stored in environment variables (never in code)
+- [ ] Webhook signature verification enabled and working
+- [ ] HTTPS enabled on all endpoints
+- [ ] Rate limiting implemented on payment endpoints
+- [ ] Input validation on all payment-related forms
+- [ ] SQL injection prevention (using parameterized queries)
+- [ ] XSS protection enabled
+- [ ] CSRF tokens implemented where needed
+
+### Stripe Configuration
+
+- [ ] Live mode API keys obtained from Stripe Dashboard
+- [ ] Live mode webhook endpoints configured
+- [ ] Webhook signing secret updated for live mode
+- [ ] Products and prices created in live mode
+- [ ] Business information completed in Stripe Dashboard
+- [ ] Bank account added for payouts
+- [ ] Tax settings configured (if applicable)
+- [ ] Stripe account activated and verified
+
+### Application Configuration
+
+- [ ] Environment variables updated for production
+- [ ] Database migrations run on production database
+- [ ] Redis cache configured and accessible
+- [ ] Error monitoring/logging configured (e.g., Sentry)
+- [ ] Payment failure notifications set up
+- [ ] Trial ending notifications configured
+- [ ] Invoice email delivery tested
+
+### Testing
+
+- [ ] All test scenarios passed (see above)
+- [ ] Webhook handling verified for all event types
+- [ ] 3D Secure authentication tested
+- [ ] Subscription lifecycle tested (create, update, cancel, reactivate)
+- [ ] Error handling tested for all failure scenarios
+- [ ] Invoice retrieval tested
+- [ ] Load testing completed
+- [ ] Security audit performed
+
+### Monitoring
+
+- [ ] Stripe Dashboard monitoring set up
+- [ ] Application logs reviewed regularly
+- [ ] Webhook delivery monitoring configured
+- [ ] Payment success/failure metrics tracked
+- [ ] Alert thresholds configured
+- [ ] Failed payment retry logic implemented
+
+### Compliance
+
+- [ ] Terms of Service updated to mention subscriptions
+- [ ] Privacy Policy updated for payment data handling
+- [ ] GDPR compliance verified (if applicable)
+- [ ] PCI compliance requirements reviewed
+- [ ] Customer data retention policy defined
+- [ ] Refund policy documented
+
+### Documentation
+
+- [ ] API documentation updated
+- [ ] Internal team trained on Stripe integration
+- [ ] Customer support documentation created
+- [ ] Troubleshooting guide prepared
+- [ ] Subscription management procedures documented
+
+---
+
+## Quick Reference Commands
+
+### Stripe CLI Commands
+
+```bash
+# Login to Stripe
+stripe login
+
+# Listen for webhooks (local development)
+stripe listen --forward-to localhost:8000/webhooks/stripe
+
+# Trigger test events
+stripe trigger customer.subscription.created
+stripe trigger invoice.payment_succeeded
+stripe trigger invoice.payment_failed
+
+# View recent events
+stripe events list
+
+# Get specific event
+stripe events retrieve evt_abc123
+
+# Test webhook endpoint
+stripe webhooks test --endpoint-secret whsec_abc123
+```
+
+### Testing Shortcuts
+
+```bash
+# Start backend (from project root)
+cd services/tenant && uvicorn app.main:app --reload --port 8000
+
+# Start frontend (from project root)
+cd frontend && npm run dev
+
+# Update backend dependencies
+cd services/tenant && pip install -r requirements.txt
+
+# Run database migrations (if using Alembic)
+cd services/tenant && alembic upgrade head
+```
+
+---
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+- **Stripe Documentation:** https://stripe.com/docs
+- **Stripe API Reference:** https://stripe.com/docs/api
+- **Stripe Testing Guide:** https://stripe.com/docs/testing
+- **Stripe Webhooks Guide:** https://stripe.com/docs/webhooks
+- **Stripe CLI Documentation:** https://stripe.com/docs/stripe-cli
+- **React Stripe.js Docs:** https://stripe.com/docs/stripe-js/react
+- **Stripe Support:** https://support.stripe.com
+
+---
+
+## Support
+
+If you encounter issues not covered in this guide:
+
+1. **Check Stripe Dashboard Logs:**
+   - Developers → Logs
+   - View detailed request/response information
+
+2. **Review Application Logs:**
+   - Check backend logs for detailed error messages
+   - Look for structured log output from `structlog`
+
+3. **Test in Isolation:**
+   - Test frontend separately
+   - Test backend API with cURL
+   - Verify webhook handling with Stripe CLI
+
+4. **Contact Stripe Support:**
+   - Live chat available in Stripe Dashboard
+   - Email support: support@stripe.com
+   - Community forum: https://stripe.com/community
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated:** January 2026
+**Stripe Library Versions:**
+- Frontend: `@stripe/stripe-js@4.0.0`, `@stripe/react-stripe-js@3.0.0`
+- Backend: `stripe@14.1.0`
diff --git a/frontend/package-lock.json b/frontend/package-lock.json
index 3dc8df18..6a4a92dc 100644
--- a/frontend/package-lock.json
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-        "@stripe/stripe-js": "^3.0.10",
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+        "@stripe/stripe-js": "^4.0.0",
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+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@stripe/react-stripe-js/-/react-stripe-js-3.10.0.tgz",
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-        "react": "^16.8.0 || ^17.0.0 || ^18.0.0",
-        "react-dom": "^16.8.0 || ^17.0.0 || ^18.0.0"
+        "@stripe/stripe-js": ">=1.44.1 <8.0.0",
+        "react": ">=16.8.0 <20.0.0",
+        "react-dom": ">=16.8.0 <20.0.0"
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+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/@stripe/stripe-js/-/stripe-js-4.10.0.tgz",
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       "peer": true,
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diff --git a/frontend/package.json b/frontend/package.json
index 9fb4df08..a82e3776 100644
--- a/frontend/package.json
+++ b/frontend/package.json
@@ -39,8 +39,8 @@
     "@radix-ui/react-switch": "^1.0.3",
     "@radix-ui/react-tabs": "^1.0.4",
     "@radix-ui/react-tooltip": "^1.0.7",
-    "@stripe/react-stripe-js": "^2.7.3",
-    "@stripe/stripe-js": "^3.0.10",
+    "@stripe/react-stripe-js": "^3.0.0",
+    "@stripe/stripe-js": "^4.0.0",
     "@tanstack/react-query": "^5.12.0",
     "axios": "^1.6.2",
     "chart.js": "^4.5.0",
diff --git a/frontend/src/api/client/apiClient.ts b/frontend/src/api/client/apiClient.ts
index 9529ac15..822287a5 100644
--- a/frontend/src/api/client/apiClient.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/api/client/apiClient.ts
@@ -279,14 +279,29 @@ class ApiClient {
     try {
       // Dynamically import to avoid circular dependency
       const { useAuthStore } = await import('../../stores/auth.store');
+      const { getSubscriptionFromJWT, getTenantAccessFromJWT, getPrimaryTenantIdFromJWT } = await import('../../utils/jwt');
       const setState = useAuthStore.setState;
 
-      // Update the store with new tokens
+      // CRITICAL: Extract fresh subscription data from new JWT
+      const jwtSubscription = getSubscriptionFromJWT(accessToken);
+      const jwtTenantAccess = getTenantAccessFromJWT(accessToken);
+      const primaryTenantId = getPrimaryTenantIdFromJWT(accessToken);
+
+      // Update the store with new tokens AND subscription data
       setState(state => ({
         ...state,
         token: accessToken,
         refreshToken: refreshToken || state.refreshToken,
+        // IMPORTANT: Update subscription from fresh JWT
+        jwtSubscription,
+        jwtTenantAccess,
+        primaryTenantId,
       }));
+
+      console.log('✅ Auth store updated with new token and subscription:', jwtSubscription?.tier);
+
+      // Broadcast change to all Zustand subscribers
+      console.log('📢 Zustand state updated - all useJWTSubscription() hooks will re-render');
     } catch (error) {
       console.warn('Failed to update auth store:', error);
     }
diff --git a/frontend/src/api/types/subscription.ts b/frontend/src/api/types/subscription.ts
index c7a82bb6..a7cf9da1 100644
--- a/frontend/src/api/types/subscription.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/api/types/subscription.ts
@@ -262,6 +262,10 @@ export interface PlanUpgradeResult {
   message: string;
   new_plan: SubscriptionTier;
   effective_date: string;
+  old_plan?: string;
+  new_monthly_price?: number;
+  validation?: any;
+  requires_token_refresh?: boolean; // Backend signals that token should be refreshed
 }
 
 export interface SubscriptionInvoice {
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/domain/auth/PaymentForm.tsx b/frontend/src/components/domain/auth/PaymentForm.tsx
index eba86e5d..7c73a19e 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/domain/auth/PaymentForm.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/domain/auth/PaymentForm.tsx
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 import React, { useState, useEffect, useRef } from 'react';
 import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
 import { Card, Input, Button } from '../../ui';
-import { CardElement, useStripe, useElements } from '@stripe/react-stripe-js';
+import { PaymentElement, useStripe, useElements } from '@stripe/react-stripe-js';
 import { AlertCircle, CheckCircle, CreditCard, Lock } from 'lucide-react';
 
 interface PaymentFormProps {
-  onPaymentSuccess: () => void;
+  onPaymentSuccess: (paymentMethodId?: string) => void;
   onPaymentError: (error: string) => void;
   className?: string;
   bypassPayment?: boolean;
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ const PaymentForm: React.FC<PaymentFormProps> = ({
 
   const handleSubmit = async (e: React.FormEvent) => {
     e.preventDefault();
-    
+
     if (!stripe || !elements) {
       // Stripe.js has not loaded yet
       onPaymentError('Stripe.js no ha cargado correctamente');
@@ -67,29 +67,41 @@ const PaymentForm: React.FC<PaymentFormProps> = ({
     setError(null);
 
     try {
-      // Create payment method
-      const { error, paymentMethod } = await stripe.createPaymentMethod({
-        type: 'card',
-        card: elements.getElement('card')!,
-        billing_details: {
-          name: billingDetails.name,
-          email: billingDetails.email,
-          address: billingDetails.address,
-        },
-      });
+      // Submit the payment element to validate all inputs
+      const { error: submitError } = await elements.submit();
 
-      if (error) {
-        setError(error.message || 'Error al procesar el pago');
-        onPaymentError(error.message || 'Error al procesar el pago');
+      if (submitError) {
+        setError(submitError.message || 'Error al validar el formulario');
+        onPaymentError(submitError.message || 'Error al validar el formulario');
         setLoading(false);
         return;
       }
 
-      // In a real application, you would send the paymentMethod.id to your server
-      // to create a subscription. For now, we'll simulate success.
+      // Create payment method using the PaymentElement
+      // This is the correct way to create a payment method with PaymentElement
+      const { error: paymentError, paymentMethod } = await stripe.createPaymentMethod({
+        elements,
+        params: {
+          billing_details: {
+            name: billingDetails.name,
+            email: billingDetails.email,
+            address: billingDetails.address,
+          },
+        },
+      });
+
+      if (paymentError) {
+        setError(paymentError.message || 'Error al procesar el pago');
+        onPaymentError(paymentError.message || 'Error al procesar el pago');
+        setLoading(false);
+        return;
+      }
+
+      // Send the paymentMethod.id to your server to create a subscription
       console.log('Payment method created:', paymentMethod);
-      
-      onPaymentSuccess();
+
+      // Pass the payment method ID to the parent component for server-side processing
+      onPaymentSuccess(paymentMethod?.id);
     } catch (err) {
       const errorMessage = err instanceof Error ? err.message : 'Error desconocido al procesar el pago';
       setError(errorMessage);
@@ -99,7 +111,7 @@ const PaymentForm: React.FC<PaymentFormProps> = ({
     }
   };
 
-  const handleCardChange = (event: any) => {
+  const handlePaymentElementChange = (event: any) => {
     setError(event.error?.message || null);
     setCardComplete(event.complete);
   };
@@ -208,33 +220,29 @@ const PaymentForm: React.FC<PaymentFormProps> = ({
             </div>
           </div>
 
-          {/* Card Element */}
+          {/* Payment Element */}
           <div className="mb-6">
             <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-text-primary mb-2">
-              {t('auth:payment.card_details', 'Detalles de la tarjeta')}
+              {t('auth:payment.payment_details', 'Detalles de Pago')}
             </label>
             <div className="border border-border-primary rounded-lg p-3 bg-bg-primary">
-              <CardElement
+              <PaymentElement
                 options={{
-                  style: {
-                    base: {
-                      fontSize: '16px',
-                      color: '#424770',
-                      '::placeholder': {
-                        color: '#aab7c4',
-                      },
-                    },
-                    invalid: {
-                      color: '#9e2146',
-                    },
+                  layout: 'tabs',
+                  fields: {
+                    billingDetails: 'auto',
+                  },
+                  wallets: {
+                    applePay: 'auto',
+                    googlePay: 'auto',
                   },
                 }}
-                onChange={handleCardChange}
+                onChange={handlePaymentElementChange}
               />
             </div>
             <p className="text-xs text-text-tertiary mt-2 flex items-center gap-1">
               <Lock className="w-3 h-3" />
-              {t('auth:payment.card_info_secure', 'Tu información de tarjeta está segura')}
+              {t('auth:payment.payment_info_secure', 'Tu información de pago está segura')}
             </p>
           </div>
 
@@ -275,7 +283,7 @@ const PaymentForm: React.FC<PaymentFormProps> = ({
           <Button
             variant="primary"
             size="lg"
-            onClick={onPaymentSuccess}
+            onClick={() => onPaymentSuccess()}
             className="w-full"
           >
             {t('auth:payment.continue_registration', 'Continuar con el Registro')}
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/domain/auth/RegisterForm.tsx b/frontend/src/components/domain/auth/RegisterForm.tsx
index 0e68292f..3d6921d8 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/domain/auth/RegisterForm.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/domain/auth/RegisterForm.tsx
@@ -703,7 +703,21 @@ export const RegisterForm: React.FC<RegisterFormProps> = ({
               </Card>
             )}
 
-            <Elements stripe={stripePromise}>
+            <Elements
+              stripe={stripePromise}
+              options={{
+                mode: 'payment',
+                amount: 1000, // €10.00 - This is a placeholder for validation
+                currency: 'eur',
+                paymentMethodCreation: 'manual',
+                appearance: {
+                  theme: 'stripe',
+                  variables: {
+                    colorPrimary: '#0066FF',
+                  },
+                },
+              }}
+            >
               <PaymentForm
                 userName={formData.full_name}
                 userEmail={formData.email}
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/app/settings/subscription/SubscriptionPage.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/app/settings/subscription/SubscriptionPage.tsx
index 13854574..ff551ae9 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/app/settings/subscription/SubscriptionPage.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/app/settings/subscription/SubscriptionPage.tsx
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import { Crown, Users, MapPin, Package, TrendingUp, RefreshCw, AlertCircle, Chec
 import { Button, Card, Badge, Modal } from '../../../../components/ui';
 import { DialogModal } from '../../../../components/ui/DialogModal/DialogModal';
 import { PageHeader } from '../../../../components/layout';
-import { useAuthUser, useAuthActions } from '../../../../stores/auth.store';
+import { useAuthUser } from '../../../../stores/auth.store';
 import { useCurrentTenant } from '../../../../stores';
 import { showToast } from '../../../../utils/toast';
 import { subscriptionService, type UsageSummary, type AvailablePlans } from '../../../../api';
@@ -17,13 +17,14 @@ import {
   trackUsageMetricViewed
 } from '../../../../utils/subscriptionAnalytics';
 import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
+import { useQueryClient } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 
 const SubscriptionPage: React.FC = () => {
   const user = useAuthUser();
   const currentTenant = useCurrentTenant();
   const { notifySubscriptionChanged } = useSubscriptionEvents();
-  const { refreshAuth } = useAuthActions();
   const { t } = useTranslation('subscription');
+  const queryClient = useQueryClient();
 
   const [usageSummary, setUsageSummary] = useState<UsageSummary | null>(null);
   const [availablePlans, setAvailablePlans] = useState<AvailablePlans | null>(null);
@@ -140,26 +141,52 @@ const SubscriptionPage: React.FC = () => {
       const result = await subscriptionService.upgradePlan(tenantId, selectedPlan);
 
       if (result.success) {
+        console.log('✅ Subscription upgraded successfully:', {
+          oldPlan: result.old_plan,
+          newPlan: result.new_plan,
+          requiresTokenRefresh: result.requires_token_refresh
+        });
+
         showToast.success(result.message);
 
         // Invalidate cache to ensure fresh data on next fetch
         subscriptionService.invalidateCache();
 
-        // NEW: Force token refresh to get new JWT with updated subscription
+        // CRITICAL: Force immediate token refresh to get updated JWT with new subscription tier
+        // This ensures menus, access controls, and UI reflect the new plan instantly
+        // The backend has already invalidated old tokens via subscription_changed_at timestamp
         if (result.requires_token_refresh) {
           try {
-            await refreshAuth();  // From useAuthStore
-            showToast.info('Sesión actualizada con nuevo plan');
-          } catch (refreshError) {
-            console.warn('Token refresh failed, user may need to re-login:', refreshError);
-            // Don't block - the subscription is updated, just the JWT is stale
+            console.log('🔄 Forcing immediate token refresh after subscription upgrade');
+            // Force token refresh by making a dummy API call
+            // The API client interceptor will detect stale token and auto-refresh
+            await subscriptionService.getUsageSummary(tenantId).catch(() => {
+              // Ignore errors - we just want to trigger the refresh
+              console.log('Token refresh triggered via usage summary call');
+            });
+            console.log('✅ Token refreshed - new subscription tier now active in JWT');
+          } catch (error) {
+            console.warn('Token refresh trigger failed, but subscription is still upgraded:', error);
           }
         }
 
-        // Broadcast subscription change event to refresh sidebar and other components
-        notifySubscriptionChanged();
+        // CRITICAL: Invalidate ALL subscription-related React Query caches
+        // This forces all components using subscription data to refetch
+        console.log('🔄 Invalidating React Query caches for subscription data...');
+        await queryClient.invalidateQueries({ queryKey: ['subscription-usage'] });
+        await queryClient.invalidateQueries({ queryKey: ['tenant'] });
+        console.log('✅ React Query caches invalidated');
 
+        // Broadcast subscription change event to refresh sidebar and other components
+        // This increments subscriptionVersion which triggers React Query refetch
+        console.log('📢 Broadcasting subscription change event...');
+        notifySubscriptionChanged();
+        console.log('✅ Subscription change event broadcasted');
+
+        // Reload subscription data to show new plan immediately
         await loadSubscriptionData();
+
+        // Close dialog and clear selection immediately for seamless UX
         setUpgradeDialogOpen(false);
         setSelectedPlan('');
       } else {
diff --git a/frontend/src/stores/auth.store.ts b/frontend/src/stores/auth.store.ts
index 076ed3de..7a0ba90e 100644
--- a/frontend/src/stores/auth.store.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/stores/auth.store.ts
@@ -200,9 +200,9 @@ export const useAuthStore = create<AuthState>()(
           }
 
           set({ isLoading: true });
-          
+
           const response = await authService.refreshToken(refreshToken);
-          
+
           if (response && response.access_token) {
             // Set the auth tokens on the API client immediately
             apiClient.setAuthToken(response.access_token);
@@ -231,14 +231,15 @@ export const useAuthStore = create<AuthState>()(
             throw new Error('Token refresh failed');
           }
         } catch (error) {
+          // CRITICAL: Only reset isLoading, don't log out the user
+          // The user's session is still valid even if token refresh fails
+          // They can continue using the app with their current token
           set({
-            user: null,
-            token: null,
-            refreshToken: null,
-            isAuthenticated: false,
             isLoading: false,
             error: error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Error al renovar sesión',
           });
+
+          console.error('Token refresh failed but keeping user logged in:', error);
           throw error;
         }
       },
@@ -337,6 +338,10 @@ export const useAuthStore = create<AuthState>()(
         token: state.token,
         refreshToken: state.refreshToken,
         isAuthenticated: state.isAuthenticated,
+        // CRITICAL: Persist JWT subscription data for UI consistency
+        jwtSubscription: state.jwtSubscription,
+        jwtTenantAccess: state.jwtTenantAccess,
+        primaryTenantId: state.primaryTenantId,
       }),
       onRehydrateStorage: () => (state) => {
         // Initialize API client with stored tokens when store rehydrates
diff --git a/services/tenant/app/api/webhooks.py b/services/tenant/app/api/webhooks.py
index 058b8bb5..8d02ea7d 100644
--- a/services/tenant/app/api/webhooks.py
+++ b/services/tenant/app/api/webhooks.py
@@ -4,12 +4,17 @@ These endpoints receive events from payment providers like Stripe
 """
 
 import structlog
+import stripe
 from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException, status, Request
 from typing import Dict, Any
+from datetime import datetime
 
 from app.services.payment_service import PaymentService
-from shared.auth.decorators import get_current_user_dep
-from shared.monitoring.metrics import track_endpoint_metrics
+from app.core.config import settings
+from app.core.database import get_db
+from sqlalchemy.ext.asyncio import AsyncSession
+from sqlalchemy import select
+from app.models.tenants import Subscription, Tenant
 
 logger = structlog.get_logger()
 router = APIRouter()
@@ -24,58 +29,295 @@ def get_payment_service():
 @router.post("/webhooks/stripe")
 async def stripe_webhook(
     request: Request,
+    db: AsyncSession = Depends(get_db),
     payment_service: PaymentService = Depends(get_payment_service)
 ):
     """
     Stripe webhook endpoint to handle payment events
+    This endpoint verifies webhook signatures and processes Stripe events
     """
     try:
-        # Get the payload
+        # Get the payload and signature
         payload = await request.body()
         sig_header = request.headers.get('stripe-signature')
-        
-        # In a real implementation, you would verify the signature
-        # using the webhook signing secret
-        # event = stripe.Webhook.construct_event(
-        #     payload, sig_header, settings.STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET
-        # )
-        
-        # For now, we'll just log the event
-        logger.info("Received Stripe webhook", payload=payload.decode('utf-8'))
-        
+
+        if not sig_header:
+            logger.error("Missing stripe-signature header")
+            raise HTTPException(
+                status_code=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST,
+                detail="Missing signature header"
+            )
+
+        # Verify the webhook signature
+        try:
+            event = stripe.Webhook.construct_event(
+                payload, sig_header, settings.STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET
+            )
+        except stripe.error.SignatureVerificationError as e:
+            logger.error("Invalid webhook signature", error=str(e))
+            raise HTTPException(
+                status_code=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST,
+                detail="Invalid signature"
+            )
+        except ValueError as e:
+            logger.error("Invalid payload", error=str(e))
+            raise HTTPException(
+                status_code=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST,
+                detail="Invalid payload"
+            )
+
+        # Get event type and data
+        event_type = event['type']
+        event_data = event['data']['object']
+
+        logger.info("Processing Stripe webhook event",
+                   event_type=event_type,
+                   event_id=event.get('id'))
+
         # Process different types of events
-        # event_type = event['type']
-        # event_data = event['data']['object']
-        
-        # Example processing for different event types:
-        # if event_type == 'checkout.session.completed':
-        #     # Handle successful checkout
-        #     pass
-        # elif event_type == 'customer.subscription.created':
-        #     # Handle new subscription
-        #     pass
-        # elif event_type == 'customer.subscription.updated':
-        #     # Handle subscription update
-        #     pass
-        # elif event_type == 'customer.subscription.deleted':
-        #     # Handle subscription cancellation
-        #     pass
-        # elif event_type == 'invoice.payment_succeeded':
-        #     # Handle successful payment
-        #     pass
-        # elif event_type == 'invoice.payment_failed':
-        #     # Handle failed payment
-        #     pass
-        
-        return {"success": True}
-        
+        if event_type == 'checkout.session.completed':
+            # Handle successful checkout
+            await handle_checkout_completed(event_data, db)
+
+        elif event_type == 'customer.subscription.created':
+            # Handle new subscription
+            await handle_subscription_created(event_data, db)
+
+        elif event_type == 'customer.subscription.updated':
+            # Handle subscription update
+            await handle_subscription_updated(event_data, db)
+
+        elif event_type == 'customer.subscription.deleted':
+            # Handle subscription cancellation
+            await handle_subscription_deleted(event_data, db)
+
+        elif event_type == 'invoice.payment_succeeded':
+            # Handle successful payment
+            await handle_payment_succeeded(event_data, db)
+
+        elif event_type == 'invoice.payment_failed':
+            # Handle failed payment
+            await handle_payment_failed(event_data, db)
+
+        elif event_type == 'customer.subscription.trial_will_end':
+            # Handle trial ending soon (3 days before)
+            await handle_trial_will_end(event_data, db)
+
+        else:
+            logger.info("Unhandled webhook event type", event_type=event_type)
+
+        return {"success": True, "event_type": event_type}
+
+    except HTTPException:
+        raise
     except Exception as e:
-        logger.error("Error processing Stripe webhook", error=str(e))
+        logger.error("Error processing Stripe webhook", error=str(e), exc_info=True)
         raise HTTPException(
             status_code=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST,
-            detail="Webhook error"
+            detail="Webhook processing error"
         )
 
+
+async def handle_checkout_completed(session: Dict[str, Any], db: AsyncSession):
+    """Handle successful checkout session completion"""
+    logger.info("Processing checkout.session.completed",
+               session_id=session.get('id'))
+
+    customer_id = session.get('customer')
+    subscription_id = session.get('subscription')
+
+    if customer_id and subscription_id:
+        # Update tenant with subscription info
+        query = select(Tenant).where(Tenant.stripe_customer_id == customer_id)
+        result = await db.execute(query)
+        tenant = result.scalar_one_or_none()
+
+        if tenant:
+            logger.info("Checkout completed for tenant",
+                       tenant_id=str(tenant.id),
+                       subscription_id=subscription_id)
+
+
+async def handle_subscription_created(subscription: Dict[str, Any], db: AsyncSession):
+    """Handle new subscription creation"""
+    logger.info("Processing customer.subscription.created",
+               subscription_id=subscription.get('id'))
+
+    customer_id = subscription.get('customer')
+    subscription_id = subscription.get('id')
+    status_value = subscription.get('status')
+
+    # Find tenant by customer ID
+    query = select(Tenant).where(Tenant.stripe_customer_id == customer_id)
+    result = await db.execute(query)
+    tenant = result.scalar_one_or_none()
+
+    if tenant:
+        logger.info("Subscription created for tenant",
+                   tenant_id=str(tenant.id),
+                   subscription_id=subscription_id,
+                   status=status_value)
+
+
+async def handle_subscription_updated(subscription: Dict[str, Any], db: AsyncSession):
+    """Handle subscription updates (status changes, plan changes, etc.)"""
+    subscription_id = subscription.get('id')
+    status_value = subscription.get('status')
+
+    logger.info("Processing customer.subscription.updated",
+               subscription_id=subscription_id,
+               new_status=status_value)
+
+    # Find subscription in database
+    query = select(Subscription).where(Subscription.subscription_id == subscription_id)
+    result = await db.execute(query)
+    db_subscription = result.scalar_one_or_none()
+
+    if db_subscription:
+        # Update subscription status
+        db_subscription.status = status_value
+        db_subscription.current_period_end = datetime.fromtimestamp(
+            subscription.get('current_period_end')
+        )
+
+        # Update active status based on Stripe status
+        if status_value == 'active':
+            db_subscription.is_active = True
+        elif status_value in ['canceled', 'past_due', 'unpaid']:
+            db_subscription.is_active = False
+
+        await db.commit()
+
+        # Invalidate cache
+        try:
+            from app.services.subscription_cache import get_subscription_cache_service
+            import shared.redis_utils
+
+            redis_client = await shared.redis_utils.initialize_redis(settings.REDIS_URL)
+            cache_service = get_subscription_cache_service(redis_client)
+            await cache_service.invalidate_subscription_cache(str(db_subscription.tenant_id))
+        except Exception as cache_error:
+            logger.error("Failed to invalidate cache", error=str(cache_error))
+
+        logger.info("Subscription updated in database",
+                   subscription_id=subscription_id,
+                   tenant_id=str(db_subscription.tenant_id))
+
+
+async def handle_subscription_deleted(subscription: Dict[str, Any], db: AsyncSession):
+    """Handle subscription cancellation/deletion"""
+    subscription_id = subscription.get('id')
+
+    logger.info("Processing customer.subscription.deleted",
+               subscription_id=subscription_id)
+
+    # Find subscription in database
+    query = select(Subscription).where(Subscription.subscription_id == subscription_id)
+    result = await db.execute(query)
+    db_subscription = result.scalar_one_or_none()
+
+    if db_subscription:
+        db_subscription.status = 'canceled'
+        db_subscription.is_active = False
+        db_subscription.canceled_at = datetime.utcnow()
+
+        await db.commit()
+
+        # Invalidate cache
+        try:
+            from app.services.subscription_cache import get_subscription_cache_service
+            import shared.redis_utils
+
+            redis_client = await shared.redis_utils.initialize_redis(settings.REDIS_URL)
+            cache_service = get_subscription_cache_service(redis_client)
+            await cache_service.invalidate_subscription_cache(str(db_subscription.tenant_id))
+        except Exception as cache_error:
+            logger.error("Failed to invalidate cache", error=str(cache_error))
+
+        logger.info("Subscription canceled in database",
+                   subscription_id=subscription_id,
+                   tenant_id=str(db_subscription.tenant_id))
+
+
+async def handle_payment_succeeded(invoice: Dict[str, Any], db: AsyncSession):
+    """Handle successful invoice payment"""
+    invoice_id = invoice.get('id')
+    subscription_id = invoice.get('subscription')
+
+    logger.info("Processing invoice.payment_succeeded",
+               invoice_id=invoice_id,
+               subscription_id=subscription_id)
+
+    if subscription_id:
+        # Find subscription and ensure it's active
+        query = select(Subscription).where(Subscription.subscription_id == subscription_id)
+        result = await db.execute(query)
+        db_subscription = result.scalar_one_or_none()
+
+        if db_subscription:
+            db_subscription.status = 'active'
+            db_subscription.is_active = True
+
+            await db.commit()
+
+            logger.info("Payment succeeded, subscription activated",
+                       subscription_id=subscription_id,
+                       tenant_id=str(db_subscription.tenant_id))
+
+
+async def handle_payment_failed(invoice: Dict[str, Any], db: AsyncSession):
+    """Handle failed invoice payment"""
+    invoice_id = invoice.get('id')
+    subscription_id = invoice.get('subscription')
+    customer_id = invoice.get('customer')
+
+    logger.error("Processing invoice.payment_failed",
+                invoice_id=invoice_id,
+                subscription_id=subscription_id,
+                customer_id=customer_id)
+
+    if subscription_id:
+        # Find subscription and mark as past_due
+        query = select(Subscription).where(Subscription.subscription_id == subscription_id)
+        result = await db.execute(query)
+        db_subscription = result.scalar_one_or_none()
+
+        if db_subscription:
+            db_subscription.status = 'past_due'
+            db_subscription.is_active = False
+
+            await db.commit()
+
+            logger.warning("Payment failed, subscription marked past_due",
+                         subscription_id=subscription_id,
+                         tenant_id=str(db_subscription.tenant_id))
+
+            # TODO: Send notification to user about payment failure
+            # You can integrate with your notification service here
+
+
+async def handle_trial_will_end(subscription: Dict[str, Any], db: AsyncSession):
+    """Handle notification that trial will end in 3 days"""
+    subscription_id = subscription.get('id')
+    trial_end = subscription.get('trial_end')
+
+    logger.info("Processing customer.subscription.trial_will_end",
+               subscription_id=subscription_id,
+               trial_end_timestamp=trial_end)
+
+    # Find subscription
+    query = select(Subscription).where(Subscription.subscription_id == subscription_id)
+    result = await db.execute(query)
+    db_subscription = result.scalar_one_or_none()
+
+    if db_subscription:
+        logger.info("Trial ending soon for subscription",
+                   subscription_id=subscription_id,
+                   tenant_id=str(db_subscription.tenant_id))
+
+        # TODO: Send notification to user about trial ending soon
+        # You can integrate with your notification service here
+
 @router.post("/webhooks/generic")
 async def generic_webhook(
     request: Request,
diff --git a/services/tenant/app/services/payment_service.py b/services/tenant/app/services/payment_service.py
index 655fa245..5d20e699 100644
--- a/services/tenant/app/services/payment_service.py
+++ b/services/tenant/app/services/payment_service.py
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ This service abstracts payment provider interactions and makes the system paymen
 import structlog
 from typing import Dict, Any, Optional
 import uuid
+from datetime import datetime
 from sqlalchemy.orm import Session
 
 from app.core.config import settings
@@ -250,3 +251,53 @@ class PaymentService:
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error("Failed to get subscription from payment provider", error=str(e))
             raise e
+    
+    async def sync_subscription_status(self, subscription_id: str, db_session: Session) -> Subscription:
+        """
+        Sync subscription status from payment provider to database
+        This ensures our local subscription status matches the payment provider
+        """
+        try:
+            # Get current subscription from payment provider
+            stripe_subscription = await self.payment_provider.get_subscription(subscription_id)
+            
+            logger.info("Syncing subscription status", 
+                       subscription_id=subscription_id,
+                       stripe_status=stripe_subscription.status)
+            
+            # Update local database record
+            self.subscription_repo.db_session = db_session
+            local_subscription = await self.subscription_repo.get_by_stripe_id(subscription_id)
+            
+            if local_subscription:
+                # Update status and dates
+                local_subscription.status = stripe_subscription.status
+                local_subscription.current_period_end = stripe_subscription.current_period_end
+                
+                # Handle status-specific logic
+                if stripe_subscription.status == 'active':
+                    local_subscription.is_active = True
+                    local_subscription.canceled_at = None
+                elif stripe_subscription.status == 'canceled':
+                    local_subscription.is_active = False
+                    local_subscription.canceled_at = datetime.utcnow()
+                elif stripe_subscription.status == 'past_due':
+                    local_subscription.is_active = False
+                elif stripe_subscription.status == 'unpaid':
+                    local_subscription.is_active = False
+                
+                await self.subscription_repo.update(local_subscription)
+                logger.info("Subscription status synced successfully", 
+                           subscription_id=subscription_id,
+                           new_status=stripe_subscription.status)
+            else:
+                logger.warning("Local subscription not found for Stripe subscription", 
+                             subscription_id=subscription_id)
+            
+            return stripe_subscription
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error("Failed to sync subscription status", 
+                       error=str(e),
+                       subscription_id=subscription_id)
+            raise e
diff --git a/services/tenant/requirements.txt b/services/tenant/requirements.txt
index 12b6d28b..da62ccd8 100644
--- a/services/tenant/requirements.txt
+++ b/services/tenant/requirements.txt
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ opentelemetry-instrumentation-httpx==0.60b1
 opentelemetry-instrumentation-redis==0.60b1
 opentelemetry-instrumentation-sqlalchemy==0.60b1
 python-jose[cryptography]==3.3.0
-stripe==11.3.0
+stripe==14.1.0
 python-multipart==0.0.6
 cryptography==44.0.0
 email-validator==2.2.0
diff --git a/shared/clients/stripe_client.py b/shared/clients/stripe_client.py
index 8b06730b..6b5167e7 100755
--- a/shared/clients/stripe_client.py
+++ b/shared/clients/stripe_client.py
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ This module implements the PaymentProvider interface for Stripe
 
 import stripe
 import structlog
+import uuid
 from typing import Dict, Any, Optional
 from datetime import datetime
 
@@ -28,16 +29,26 @@ class StripeProvider(PaymentProvider):
     
     async def create_customer(self, customer_data: Dict[str, Any]) -> PaymentCustomer:
         """
-        Create a customer in Stripe
+        Create a customer in Stripe with idempotency key
         """
         try:
+            idempotency_key = f"create_customer_{uuid.uuid4()}"
+            
+            logger.info("Creating Stripe customer", 
+                       email=customer_data.get('email'),
+                       customer_name=customer_data.get('name'))
+            
             stripe_customer = stripe.Customer.create(
                 email=customer_data.get('email'),
                 name=customer_data.get('name'),
                 phone=customer_data.get('phone'),
-                metadata=customer_data.get('metadata', {})
+                metadata=customer_data.get('metadata', {}),
+                idempotency_key=idempotency_key
             )
             
+            logger.info("Stripe customer created successfully", 
+                       customer_id=stripe_customer.id)
+            
             return PaymentCustomer(
                 id=stripe_customer.id,
                 email=stripe_customer.email,
@@ -45,40 +56,70 @@ class StripeProvider(PaymentProvider):
                 created_at=datetime.fromtimestamp(stripe_customer.created)
             )
         except stripe.error.StripeError as e:
-            logger.error("Failed to create Stripe customer", error=str(e))
+            logger.error("Failed to create Stripe customer", 
+                       error=str(e), 
+                       error_type=type(e).__name__,
+                       email=customer_data.get('email'))
             raise e
     
     async def create_subscription(self, customer_id: str, plan_id: str, payment_method_id: str, trial_period_days: Optional[int] = None) -> Subscription:
         """
-        Create a subscription in Stripe
+        Create a subscription in Stripe with idempotency and enhanced error handling
         """
         try:
-            # Attach payment method to customer
+            subscription_idempotency_key = f"create_subscription_{uuid.uuid4()}"
+            payment_method_idempotency_key = f"attach_pm_{uuid.uuid4()}"
+            customer_update_idempotency_key = f"update_customer_{uuid.uuid4()}"
+            
+            logger.info("Creating Stripe subscription", 
+                       customer_id=customer_id,
+                       plan_id=plan_id,
+                       payment_method_id=payment_method_id)
+            
+            # Attach payment method to customer with idempotency
             stripe.PaymentMethod.attach(
                 payment_method_id,
                 customer=customer_id,
+                idempotency_key=payment_method_idempotency_key
             )
             
-            # Set customer's default payment method
+            logger.info("Payment method attached to customer", 
+                       customer_id=customer_id,
+                       payment_method_id=payment_method_id)
+            
+            # Set customer's default payment method with idempotency
             stripe.Customer.modify(
                 customer_id,
                 invoice_settings={
                     'default_payment_method': payment_method_id
-                }
+                },
+                idempotency_key=customer_update_idempotency_key
             )
             
+            logger.info("Customer default payment method updated", 
+                       customer_id=customer_id)
+            
             # Create subscription with trial period if specified
             subscription_params = {
                 'customer': customer_id,
                 'items': [{'price': plan_id}],
                 'default_payment_method': payment_method_id,
+                'idempotency_key': subscription_idempotency_key,
+                'expand': ['latest_invoice.payment_intent']
             }
             
             if trial_period_days:
                 subscription_params['trial_period_days'] = trial_period_days
+                logger.info("Subscription includes trial period", 
+                           trial_period_days=trial_period_days)
             
             stripe_subscription = stripe.Subscription.create(**subscription_params)
             
+            logger.info("Stripe subscription created successfully", 
+                       subscription_id=stripe_subscription.id,
+                       status=stripe_subscription.status,
+                       current_period_end=stripe_subscription.current_period_end)
+            
             return Subscription(
                 id=stripe_subscription.id,
                 customer_id=stripe_subscription.customer,
@@ -88,8 +129,25 @@ class StripeProvider(PaymentProvider):
                 current_period_end=datetime.fromtimestamp(stripe_subscription.current_period_end),
                 created_at=datetime.fromtimestamp(stripe_subscription.created)
             )
+        except stripe.error.CardError as e:
+            logger.error("Card error during subscription creation", 
+                       error=str(e),
+                       error_code=e.code,
+                       decline_code=e.decline_code,
+                       customer_id=customer_id)
+            raise e
+        except stripe.error.InvalidRequestError as e:
+            logger.error("Invalid request during subscription creation", 
+                       error=str(e),
+                       param=e.param,
+                       customer_id=customer_id)
+            raise e
         except stripe.error.StripeError as e:
-            logger.error("Failed to create Stripe subscription", error=str(e))
+            logger.error("Failed to create Stripe subscription", 
+                       error=str(e),
+                       error_type=type(e).__name__,
+                       customer_id=customer_id,
+                       plan_id=plan_id)
             raise e
     
     async def update_payment_method(self, customer_id: str, payment_method_id: str) -> PaymentMethod: