Apple has finally submitted its proposal for how it will charge developers when purchases are made through external links inside iOS apps. The filing, made Thursday, arrives after the company’s attempts to delay the matter failed.
In a document filed with the U.S. District Court of Northern California, Apple proposed a commission rate of 15% for standard apps. Developers who take part in special Apple programs could receive additional discounts, though the exact terms of those reduced rates were not detailed in the submission.
The proposal is part of an ongoing legal dispute over App Store payment practices. Apple had previously sought to postpone the filing, but those efforts proved unsuccessful, leading to Thursday’s action. The 15% commission would apply to purchases completed via external links, as opposed to transactions processed through Apple’s in app purchase system. That distinction sits at the center of the broader case before the court.
The court will now consider the proposal as part of the larger proceedings. Its response will determine the next steps for Apple and developers involved in the dispute.
