Apple Adjusts App Store Proceeds Due to Tax and Exchange rate Changes
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Apple is updating proceeds for developers selling apps and In-App Purchases in Bhutan, Finland, and Ghana, effective January 29, 2026, due to changes in local tax regulations and foreign exchange rates. These adjustments ensure consistent pricing across Apple’s 175 storefronts and 43 supported currencies.
Bhutan: Introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Apple has modified proceeds for eligible apps and In-app Purchases sold in Bhutan to account for the introduction of a 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST). This change impacts developer revenue calculations for sales within bhutan.
Example: A $1.00 app sale in Bhutan, prior to the GST, would have yielded a certain developer proceed. With the 5% GST applied, the developer proceed is now adjusted accordingly, reflecting the tax remittance to the Bhutanese government. Further details on GST implementation can be found at the Bhutan Revenue and Customs Authority’s GST Act of 2022.
Finland: Value-Added Tax (VAT) Rate Decrease for Digital Publications
Apple has adjusted proceeds for eligible apps and In-App Purchases in Finland following a reduction in the value-added tax (VAT) rate for news, magazines, books, and audiobooks from 14% to 13.5%. This change benefits developers offering these types of digital content in the Finnish market.
Detail: The Finnish government lowered the VAT rate on digital publications to align with the reduced rate applied to physical copies, aiming to support the publishing industry. This adjustment is reflected in developer proceeds for qualifying content sold through the App Store in Finland. The official proclamation regarding the VAT rate change can be found on the Finnish government’s website.
Ghana: Currency Exchange Rate Adjustments
Apple has modified proceeds for eligible apps and In-App Purchases sold in Ghana due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. These adjustments ensure that pricing remains consistent for customers and that developers receive appropriate compensation based on prevailing exchange rates.
Evidence: Exchange rate adjustments are a routine part of Apple’s App Store operations,utilizing publicly available data from financial data providers. The Bank of Ghana publishes daily exchange rates which influence these calculations; current rates are available at Bank of Ghana’s exchange Rate Statistics page. These adjustments are made to maintain price parity across different regions and currencies.
