Apple is lowering its standard App Store commission in Taiwan from 30% to 26%, giving developers a slightly larger share of revenue from paid apps and in-app purchases. The change takes effect on October 31, 2026, following discussions with Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) over the company’s App Store business practices.

According to Apple’s official developer announcement, the revised commission applies to standard Apple In-App Purchase transactions and paid app sales on the Taiwan storefront of the App Store for iOS and iPadOS.

The reduction represents a four-percentage-point decrease in Apple’s standard commission. For every NT$100 generated through eligible transactions, Apple will now collect NT$26 instead of NT$30, leaving developers with NT$74 rather than NT$70 before other applicable costs and deductions.

Taiwan’s regulatory pressure prompts Apple’s decision

The commission reduction follows an investigation by Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission into Apple’s restrictions on app developers and whether its App Store policies violated the country’s Fair Trade Act.

Apple’s commission fees, often referred to as the Apple tax, have been a recurring point of contention between the company and developers. Critics have argued that Apple’s control over in-app payment systems limits developers’ ability to choose alternative payment methods and potentially increases costs for businesses and consumers.

During the investigation, Apple proposed reducing its standard commission under Article 28 of Taiwan’s Fair Trade Act. The provision allows regulators to suspend an investigation when a company makes commitments to address competition concerns.

On October 30, Taiwan’s FTC accepted Apple’s commitment and suspended its investigation concerning the matter. However, the regulator will continue monitoring Apple’s compliance and can resume the investigation if the company fails to fulfill its commitments or if the underlying circumstances change significantly.

Developers don’t need to accept new terms before the deadline

There’s another important detail for developers operating in Taiwan: Apple says developers do not need to sign the updated Developer Program License Agreement by October 31 to receive the reduced commission.

The lower rate will apply automatically from the effective date. Apple has revised its Developer Program License Agreement to reflect the updated policies, and developers can sign in to their accounts to accept the new terms.

The 26% rate is the standard commission, meaning developers enrolled in Apple’s App Store Small Business Program continue to qualify for their separate 15% commission rate, subject to the program’s eligibility requirements.

The revised rate also brings Taiwan in line with markets such as Japan and Brazil, where Apple has introduced a 26% standard commission under different regulatory circumstances.

While the change doesn’t represent a complete overhaul of Apple’s App Store business model, it adds another example of how regulatory scrutiny is influencing the company’s developer policies across international markets.