Apple introduced updated business terms for app developers in the European Union following collaboration with the European Commission, replacing the Core Technology Fee with a 5% commission and adjusting App Store fee structures.

Key Details

• Replaced the Core Technology Fee with a 5 percent Core Technology Commission on digital transactions in apps distributed outside the App Store.
• Eliminated the initial acquisition fee and store services fee for EU developers.
• Established standard commission rates of 26 percent for Apple In-App Purchase, 20 percent for alternative payment processing, and 15 percent for linking out, with reduced rates for qualifying developers.
• Permitted developers to offer Apple In-App Purchase alongside alternative payment options in the EU.
• Introduced child safety protections including parental gates for users under 18 and transaction restrictions for users under 13.
• Expanded eligibility criteria for operating alternative app marketplaces and distributing via the web.
• Terms are available immediately and take effect on October 1, 2026.

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