- Apple opens enrollment for the new App Store Small Business Program with 15%
- Apple reduces fees to 15% for developers earning less than $1 million p/a
- The $1 million number is based on a post-commission basis.
Apple has officially opened enrollment for the new App Store Small Business Program. This program allows developers to qualify for a commission rate of 15% if they earn up to $1 million.
Apple says that existing developers who earn up to $1 million in a calendar year are eligible for this new App Store Small Business Program. The $1 million number is based on a post-commission basis.
This means developers are eligible for the program until their proceeds, after Apple takes its cut, exceed $1 million. This means that developers who make less than $1 million in post-commission earnings through the App Store in 2020 are eligible for the program in 2021.
Then, if post-commission earnings exceed $1 million in July of 2021, they become ineligible for the program effective of that date, and the standard commission rate applies for the remainder of the year
Why did Apple open enrollment for new App store small business?
Apple opens app store small business enrollment for reduced CU.
The new App Store Small Business Program is designed to accelerate innovation and help propel your small business forward. This is to help with the next generation of groundbreaking apps on the App Store.
It features a reduced commission rate of 15% on paid apps and in-app purchases. So you can invest more resources into your business to continue building quality apps that customers love.
What are the basics that Apple explains?
Apple explains the basics:
Existing developers who made up to 1 million USD in proceeds in 2020 for all their apps. Also, developers new to the App Store can qualify for the program with reduced commission.
If a participating developer surpasses the 1 million USD threshold, the standard commission rate will apply for the remainder of the year.
If a developer’s proceeds fall below the 1 million USD threshold in a future calendar year, they can re-qualify for the 15% commission the year after.
Developers must identify any Associated Developer Accounts to determine proceeds eligibility.
