Apple has notified developers via email about pricing and fee adjustments for app sales and in-app purchases across several countries, including Romania, according to 9to5Mac.
Tax Changes by Country
The company announced that revenue from app sales and in-app purchases (IAP) will be affected by the following tax modifications:
Romania:
- VAT increased from 19% to 21%
- Reduced VAT rate increased from 5% to 11% for news, magazines, books, and audiobooks
Brazil:
- New 3.5% financial transaction tax introduced
Canada:
- Digital Services Tax (DST) no longer applies
Estonia:
- VAT increased from 22% to 24%
Philippines:
- 12% VAT introduced for developers based outside the Philippines
Vietnam:
- VAT increased from 5% to 10% for developers based outside Vietnam
- 5% Personal Income Tax (PIT) introduced for individual developers based outside Vietnam, replacing corporate tax and other fees
Impact on Subscriptions
Apple clarified that recurring subscriptions are excluded from this round of pricing updates, meaning existing subscription prices will remain unchanged despite the tax adjustments.
Developer Impact
These changes will directly affect how much developers earn from their App Store sales in the affected countries, as Apple adjusts its fee structure to accommodate the new tax requirements. The modifications reflect local regulatory changes rather than Apple’s internal policy decisions.
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