Apple Adjusts App Store Fees to Comply with EU's Digital Markets Act
Apple announced changes to its commission fees for app developers operating in the European Union, aligning them with new rules under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act. Starting October 1, Apple will charge a flat 5% fee on digital transactions within apps distributed outside of its App Store and eliminate previous complex charges like initial acquisition and store services fees. The move follows pressure from EU antitrust regulators who had previously criticized Apple for creating barriers that discouraged developers from using alternative app distribution channels. The company also announced higher commissions—20%, or 10% under a small business program—for apps in the App Store that use external payment methods, aiming to simplify its fee structure and comply with regulatory demands. The European Commission welcomed these changes but said it will monitor their implementation closely.
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