Frequently asked questions
When will my adjusted proceeds go into effect?
Your proceeds will be adjusted fifteen (15) days after the end of the fiscal calendar month in which your enrollment is approved. For example, if your enrollment is approved on February 10, 2022, your proceeds are adjusted starting March 14, 2022.
How do I estimate whether I’m eligible for the program based on my proceeds?
Your eligibility is based on your total
App Store
proceeds converted into United States dollars (USD) in the prior calendar year. Proceeds are your sales net of Apple’s commission and certain taxes and adjustments. To estimate your proceeds, use the payments deposited into your bank account and your tax and adjustment details in
App Store Connect.
- If your bank account currency is in USD.
Add the total
App Store
payments deposited into your bank account in the prior calendar year. Then modify that amount with any taxes and adjustments from the Payments and Financial Reports section of
App Store Connect.
For taxes and adjustments in other currencies, use the USD exchange rate shown in
App Store Connect
for each month.
- If your bank account currency is not in USD.
You’ll need to convert your
App Store
payments deposited into your bank account in the prior calendar year into USD. Use a publicly available exchange rate that corresponds with the end of each fiscal month in
Apple’s fiscal calendar
to calculate your total USD proceeds. Then modify the total USD amount with any taxes and adjustments from the Payments and Financial Reports section of
App Store Connect.
Make sure to add the proceeds for any Associated Developer Accounts.
Why do I need to list my Associated Developer Accounts?
The
App Store
Small Business Program is intended for small businesses and individual developers. If your organization controls other
Apple Developer
Program accounts or is controlled by another account that sells digital goods and services on the
App Store,
the collective proceeds from these related organizations must not exceed the 1 million USD threshold in order to qualify for the program.
How do I know if I have an Associated Developer Account?
As the individual or legal entity who accepted the
Apple Developer
Program License Agreement, you have an Associated Developer Account if any of the following apply:
- You have majority (over 50%) corporate, individual, or partnership interest in the ownership or shares of another
Apple Developer
Program account.
- Another
Apple Developer
Program member has majority (over 50%) corporate, individual, or partnership interest in the ownership or shares of your account.
- You have ultimate decision-making authority over another
Apple Developer
Program account.
- Another
Apple Developer
Program member has ultimate decision-making authority over your account.
What details about my Associated Developer Account will I need to provide?
In addition to stating how many Associated Developer Accounts you have, you must provide the following details for each account:
- Name (individual or organization)
- Team ID
- Account Holder email address
- Description of relationship between you and the account
How do app transfers impact my participation in the program?
App transfers are allowed. However, when an app is transferred, the proceeds for the calendar year will be associated with all accounts that initiate or accept the transfer of that app. Program eligibility is based on total proceeds from all Associated Developer Accounts and transferred apps.
If I have additional questions who should I contact?
Apple Developer
Support can help. Receive guidance by phone or email by
contacting us
.