The reduction covers paid apps and in-app purchases on iOS and iPadOS. Apple says developers need not sign updated terms by October 31 to receive the lower rate from that date.
Apple announced on October 29 that its standard commission on paid apps and in-app purchases in Taiwan’s iOS and iPadOS App Store will fall from 30% to 26% starting October 31, 2026, 9to5Mac said.
Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission said it had been investigating whether Apple’s restrictions on app developers, including those concerning App Store commissions, violated the Fair Trade Act. The regulator said on October 30 that it had accepted Apple’s commitment to reduce the standard commission to address competition concerns, Focus Taiwan said.
| Share of the transaction | Before October 31 | From October 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Apple’s commission | NT$30 | NT$26 |
| Developer’s remainder | NT$70 | NT$74 |
The illustration applies the announced standard commission rates to the same transaction value.
Apple said developers do not need to sign the updated terms by October 31 to receive the reduction from that date. The company updated its Apple Developer Program License Agreement to reflect the new terms. In its October 29 report, 9to5Mac said translated versions were expected within the next month.
Apple proposed the reduction during the investigation under Article 28 of the Fair Trade Act, which allows an investigation to be suspended subject to a company’s commitments.
Apple said the change followed constructive discussions with the regulator and reflected its commitment to a thriving developer marketplace and a safe, trusted App Store.
The Fair Trade Commission said it would monitor Apple’s compliance. It could resume the investigation if Apple failed to fulfil its commitment, the underlying facts changed significantly, or the decision rested on incomplete or inaccurate information. The regulator also said it would continue investigating other potentially anti-competitive or unfair practices by Apple on a case-by-case basis.
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