Apple has declared a major modification to its App Store commission rates in China, commencing March 15. This move follows conversations with Chinese regulatory bodies.
Beginning on the indicated date, the commission rate for standard Apple In-App Purchase and paid app transactions will be lowered from 30% to 25%. Moreover, the commission rate for qualifying transactions under the App Store Small Business Program and Mini Apps Partner Program, along with auto-renewals of Apple In-App Purchase subscriptions after the initial year, will be reduced from 15% to 12%.
Apple has underlined that developers are not required to sign updated terms by March 15 to take advantage of these new commission rates. The company is committed to maintaining a fair and transparent app ecosystem in China, ensuring that its rates are competitive with those in other markets.
For more information, Apple has released a complete blog post detailing these updates.