Apple announces App Store tax and pricing updates in several countries

Apple has announced tax and price updates for the App Store and other digital storefronts in various markets, with some changes taking effect immediately. Some changes are scheduled to start in the coming weeks and months.

February tax and pricing updates

Apple has made tax and pricing updates in five markets that kick in today:

• Azerbaijan: value-added tax (VAT) introduction of 18%
• Peru: VAT introduction of 18%
• Slovakia: Standard VAT rate increase from 20% to 23%
• Slovakia: Reduced VAT rate introduction of 5% for…