Apple raises App Store prices in some countries
On October 27, 2020, Apple announced that it will raise the price of the App Store in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Russia and South Africa within a few days. Apple says price changes will also affect in-app purchases, but hasn't given details on whether subscription-based services such as Apple Music and iCloud will also increase prices.
Upcoming tax and price changes for apps and in-app purchases --News --Apple Developer
Apple will raise App Store prices in Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa ―― 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2020/10/26/apple-will-raise-app-store-prices-in-brazil-colombia-india-indonesia-russia-and-south-africa/
Apple told developers, 'We need to update the App Store price due to changes in taxes and exchange rates. Within the next few days, apps and in-app purchases on the App Store (auto-renewable subscriptions) (Excluding) prices will rise in Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Russia and South Africa, 'announced a price increase on the App Store.
In addition, Apple has already paid 18% goods and services tax in India, but in addition to this, it revealed that it is necessary to pay a new 2% equalization tax, and 20% of sales will be paid as tax He explains that the need is the reason for the price increase in India. Also, in Indonesia, developers based outside Indonesia have to pay a new value-added tax of 10%, which is the reason for the price increase.
App and in-app purchases (excluding auto-renewable subscriptions) will be priced in Iceland and Albania, and the app will be sold at the same price as other markets sold in US dollars with VAT. It seems to be.
In addition, app developers can access the new price list to see how the selling price of the app will be affected.
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