Apple cuts App Store commission in Taiwan following regulatory discussions

Apple has announced it is reducing its standard commission on the App Store in Taiwan, following talks with the country's Fair Trade Commission. The move comes as the tech giant faces increasing regulatory scrutiny over its App Store policies and practices globally. In recent years, Apple has altered its App Store fee structures and alternative distribution methods in Japan, Brazil, the European Union, and South Korea in response to local regulations and investigations.

Last week, an Australian court ordered Apple to permit alternative app distribution and payment methods in response to a legal dispute with Epic Games. Now, Taiwan has also joined the list of countries where Apple is making adjustments, although the changes are more limited. Starting on October 31, the standard commission for paid apps and in-app purchases in the Taiwanese App Store will decrease from 30% to 26%.

Developers are not obligated to sign the updated terms to receive the new commission rate. Apple has incorporated the new terms into its Apple Developer Program License Agreement, with translations anticipated to be released within the coming month. More information can be found in Apple's official announcement.