Russia: Apple ordered to enable app developers to use alternative payment methods without paying AppStore commission
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Apple ordered to enable app developers to use alternative payment methods without paying AppStore commission
On 30 August 2021, the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) released an order directed towards Apple to adjust clause 3.1 of its AppStore Review Guidelines, so that app developers would not be inhibited in their choice of payment method. Apple's current practice requires app developers to pay a commission fee between 15% and 30% for every payment in the App Store. The FAS states that Apple's practice is negatively affecting competition and is thereby violating clause 3 of Article 10 of the Law on the Protection of Competition. Apple has until 30 September 2021 to implement the required changes.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-08-30
under deliberation
2021-10-27
under deliberation
2022-07-19
under investigation
2023-01-17
in force
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
software provider: app stores
Category
Firm-specific
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
software: app store: TBR - see policy instrument
Regulatory tool
TBR - Adjustment of business practices
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1