Apple is making changes to its terms of business for apps in the European Union, following close cooperation with the European Commission. The changes reduce complexity by moving every developer distributing apps in the EU to a single set of business terms.
Under the new business terms, Apple will charge a commission on the sale of digital goods and services. The Core Technology Fee, a per-install fee for developers who achieve extraordinary scale, will be replaced by the Core Technology Commission, a simple 5% commission on digital transactions in apps distributed outside the App Store. The new terms also eliminate the Initial Acquisition Fee and Store Services Fee.
Members of the Apple Developer Program can review and agree to the updated terms today in the Apple Developer Program License Agreement. Some key updates that will take effect on October 1, 2026 include:
- Adjustment of commission rates in the App Store, alternative payments, and alternatively distributed apps.
- Allows apps to offer alternative payment options alongside Apple’s in-app purchases.
- Add child safety protection for alternative payments in the App Store.
- Expanding the qualifications for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces and distribute their apps over the web.
Learn more about the changes
You can also request a 30-minute online appointment to ask questions about these changes.