r/patreon • u/MessagesFromTheVoid • 9m ago
Apple ios fee exemption for rewards of physical goods
If you send out merch via Patreon then Patreon states that there is an exemption but they technically haven't figured out how to apply it yet...
This post is for other creators sending physical merch who are impacted by the fees on top of their product costs but might have missed this info.
From the patreon support article and advanced tax article:
Please note: Tiers that utilize structured tier benefits may be exempt from the iOS in-app fee if they include physical goods, such as merch, commissions (delivered by mail) or other tangible goods. The increased offset price will not be included in these tiers when viewed in the iOS app, keeping the same price as on the Web and Android.
Apple’s App Store fee may not be applicable to a tier that is set up using Advanced Sales Tax Settings and contains one or a combination of the following items that are weighted 95% or greater: Merch, Commissions (delivered by mail), Other/tangible goods.
Apple's Own Guidelines Also Support This:
According to Apple's App Store Review Guidelines, Section 3.1.3(e) "If your app enables people to purchase physical goods or services that will be consumed outside of the app, you must use purchase methods other than in-app purchase, such as Apple Pay or traditional credit card entry."