It actually protects developers to have to opt-in. Otherwise, Apple can automatically opt them into all kinds of things.
Finally... Someone who gets it.
It actually protects developers to have to opt-in. Otherwise, Apple can automatically opt them into all kinds of things.
I thought it was more like a curtain in mid drop revealing the number behind itMR (if they’re behind this) have outdone themselves with this one and deserve a pat on the back. Also, Google will like the crushed look of the Apple App Store logo in its dreams. ?
I just clicked through the link in the macrumors story. App Store Connect has a tendency to break down every now and then in the way you mention where pages don't load - keep trying I suppose.The Agreements, Tax, and Banking page (https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/agreements/) keeps getting redirected to the Itunes Connect main page. Does anybody else have the same problem?
the link wasn't working for me but I kept trying and it just worked.I just clicked through the link in the macrumors story. App Store Connect has a tendency to break down every now and then in the way you mention where pages don't load - keep trying I suppose.
It's to keep developers from shuffling revenue to their other companies and thereby avoiding the 30% bump.I also don't understand the restrictions around app transfers.
Yes it ridiculous that you have to do something to get the reduced rates. In todays society of me, me, me it should be just given to you.The fact that you have to enroll in this when clearly they could instantly run a report and decide who pays what rate is ridiculous.
I just enrolled. Of course we have to apply for this as we have to agree to the terms of the agreement. But, it was as easy as clicking "yes" 4 times.Beat me to it! I appreciate this, but it's silly that devs need to apply for this. I also don't understand the restrictions around app transfers.
Epic doesn’t speak for the entire Developer community. They sure did try though, I think they learned a lesson.It most certainly had to if it had to get people off its back and keep the developer community happy. Developers can still make or break Apple.
It's not like government taxes, Apple takes their cut before giving you yours. So I would think that every sale after $1 million would start being taxed at %30.So for those enrolled, does the 15% apply to the $$ under $1m USD and the 30% applies to all monies after that? Or do you get bumped up to 30% once you hit $1,000,001?
No it’s based on annual profit (after Apple’s cut).It's not like government taxes, Apple takes their cut before giving you yours. So I would think that every sale after $1 million would start being taxed at %30.
So does the 2nd year subscription cut changing from 30% to 15% require developer opt-in?It actually protects developers to have to opt-in. Otherwise, Apple can automatically opt them into all kinds of things.
How Apple might know the following if developer were not required to enroll?!?!?!?No, it really is ridiculous.
There is absolutely no reason you should need to apply for anything.
It seems to be corrected now.The Agreements, Tax, and Banking page (https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/agreements/) keeps getting redirected to the Itunes Connect main page. Does anybody else have the same problem?
Nope it took a heap of HEATIt took COURAGE! Apple 2020.
Nefarious beliefs aside, whatever they may be, it's unnecessary and poor user experience. Apple already has every developer's data, this should be an automated process. They're more than happy to automate processes when it involves taking money from users and devs.Ridiculous? No, it's not. The terms and conditions have changed and the applicant must agree to them. Not a biggie. Though I suspect some here will believe there's something nefarious going on.
I just enrolled twice. I have 2 developer accounts. Why? Because 6 years ago I moved from the UK to NZ and tried to move my app business too only to find 1/2 way through the process that my best selling apps were blocked from transfer due to using iCloud. I've been waiting patiently for this to be lifted while stuck with 2 accounts.The fact that you have to enroll in this when clearly they could instantly run a report and decide who pays what rate is ridiculous.
Nefarious beliefs aside, whatever they may be, it's unnecessary and poor user experience. Apple already has every developer's data, this should be an automated process. They're more than happy to automate processes when it involves taking money from users and devs.
So if I make $1,176,470.59 ($1,000,000.00 after Apples %15), then if I make another $1, that would put my profits over $1 million, and I would then owe $176,469.89 to Apple for the extra %15 (for a total of 30%)? or are you just saying that the 30% just happens over $1 million of your profits, not total sales?No it’s based on annual profit (after Apple’s cut).
It’s not that simple, what if they have another developer account or another business that makes billions tho less than 1$b on the AppStore.The fact that you have to enroll in this when clearly they could instantly run a report and decide who pays what rate is ridiculous.
The first million that is payed out to you has had 15% cut taken from it, which means you earned $1,176,470.59, like you said. After that, you will have 30% taken off further earnings.So if I make $1,176,470.59 ($1,000,000.00 after Apples %15), then if I make another $1, that would put my profits over $1 million, and I would then owe $176,469.89 to Apple for the extra %15 (for a total of 30%)? or are you just saying that the 30% just happens over $1 million of your profits, not total sales?
Thanks for clearing that up. ?The first million that is payed out to you has had 15% cut taken from it, which means you earned $1,176,470.59, like you said. After that, you will have 30% taken off further earnings.
Apples cut isn't included anywhere in my accounting. It's never listed as revenue, it doesn't get transferred to an account, and it doesn't affect tax liabilities. It's purely a consignment charge. It's never included in any bookkeeping because it doesn't exist.
Also, all state, provincial and federal tax is automatically collected and remitted on my behalf and I get a statement of remittance at year end so even that is taken care of. Apple seriously does earn their cut, unlike Google who has recently been forced into tax remittance (by law) by every country in the world and every state in the U.S. because they refused to take any fiscal responsibility for their global Play Store.