Apple has announced that it will reduce its standard App Store commission in Taiwan from 30% to 26%, following discussions with the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission. The new rate will take effect on October 31, 2026, and will apply to paid app purchases and transactions processed through Apple’s In-App Purchase system on the Taiwanese iOS and iPadOS App Store.
The change follows an investigation by Taiwan’s competition regulator into Apple’s restrictions on app developers and whether its commission structure raised concerns under the country’s Fair Trade Act. According to Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission, Apple proposed the reduction as a commitment to address competition concerns, allowing the regulator to suspend its investigation while monitoring the company’s compliance.
Under the revised structure, Apple will collect a 26% commission on eligible transactions instead of the previous 30%, a reduction of four percentage points. For example, on a $100 transaction subject to the standard commission, Apple’s fee will decrease from $30 to $26, leaving developers with $74 before other applicable costs. The adjustment applies specifically to the Taiwan storefront and does not represent a worldwide change to Apple’s App Store fees.
Apple confirmed that developers will receive the reduced commission automatically when the changes take effect, without needing to sign updated contractual terms by October 31. The company has also revised its Apple Developer Program License Agreement to reflect the new policies, with translations of the updated agreement expected to become available on its developer website within one month.
The announcement comes as Apple faces regulatory scrutiny over its App Store business practices in several markets. The company has introduced changes to its commission structures and app distribution policies in jurisdictions including Japan, Brazil and the European Union, where regulators have examined restrictions on alternative payment methods, third-party app marketplaces and developer fees.
In Australia, a Federal Court recently ordered Apple to permit alternative app distribution and payment systems following its competition dispute with Epic Games. South Korean regulators have also taken action against the company over App Store payment restrictions and related business practices. Unlike those broader measures, Taiwan’s latest change focuses on reducing the standard commission rather than introducing alternative app distribution channels or payment systems.
Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission said it will continue monitoring Apple’s implementation of the reduced rate and may resume its investigation if the company fails to meet its commitments or if circumstances materially change. The regulator also indicated that other potentially anticompetitive practices could remain subject to separate investigations.
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