Apple Allows Alternative App Stores, Payments in Brazil After Deal with Regulator
Apple said developers can use alternative marketplaces and outside payment methods as Brazil’s new rules add commissions, notarization checks and child-safety limits.
- On Thursday, Apple announced that developers in Brazil can now distribute iOS apps through alternative marketplaces, following an agreement with the country's competition regulator, the Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica .
- These changes stem from a three-year investigation into a complaint by Uruguayan e-commerce giant Mercado Libre, which accused Apple of creating "artificial entry barriers" for competitors.
- Developers distributing apps via alternative marketplaces owe a 5% Core Technology Commission, while App Store commissions remain 21%, dropping to 10% for participants in the Small Business Program.
- To mitigate potential risks, Apple introduced a notarization process for all iOS apps, and apps for users under 18 must include a parental gate before transactions occur.
- Developers must agree to the updated license agreement by July 6, 2026, with these revisions following similar adjustments in Japan and the EU as regulators globally challenge app distribution restrictions.
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