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Apple Drops App Store Commission by a Whopping 4 Percentage Points in Taiwan

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Briefings

Apple reduced the App Store commission rate for standard in-app purchases and paid apps in Taiwan from 30% to 26% as of October 31, 2026, following discussions with the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission. This change applies to both iOS and iPadOS storefronts, marking a shift from the previously fixed 30% rate.

Key points

• The App Store commission rate in Taiwan was reduced from 30% to 26% for standard in-app purchases and paid apps as of October 31, 2026.
• This reduction applies to both the iOS and iPadOS storefronts in Taiwan, following discussions with the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission.

Context

Apple adjusted the commission rate for standard in-app purchases and paid apps in Taiwan from 30% to 26% following discussions with the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission. The App Store in Taiwan is fixed at 30% for standard in-app purchases and paid apps, similar to Japan.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the October 31, 2026 date and applies to iOS and iPadOS storefronts in Taiwan. No prior rates or future projections are provided, and the specific impact on revenue or user behavior remains unmeasured.

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