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News: Japan Enacts Regulatory Law Targeting Apple and Google Smartphone Marketplace Dominance

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Per Kyodo News , “The law will prohibit the providers of Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android smartphone operating systems, app stores and payment platforms from preventing the sale of apps and services that directly compete with the native platforms’ own.” which have grown to wield significant influence over digital services around the world.”

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News: Apple Revises App Store Link-Out Rules per EU DMA, but New Fees Still High

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Apple has revised its App Store rules to be better compliant with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), but the fees associated with Apple’s revisions are still considerably high according to an article from The Verge. For example, the “Store Services Fee” will be “a 10% standard commission fee or a 5% discounted commission (e.g.,

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Merchant of Record for Mobile Games: What It Is and Why You Need One

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So where do you start if you want to provide more global payment solutions to your player base while chipping away at the hefty 30% fees that mobile marketplaces charge? Very simply, a merchant of record (MoR) is a legal entity that sells services or goods to a customer. How Is an MoR Different From a Payment Service Provider ?

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How to Sell a Mobile App or Game Outside App Stores

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Thanks to Tony Markov for contributing to this article! Steep fees from platforms like the Apple App Store and Google Play can understandably cause game developers and app creators to look beyond the convenience and ubiquity of traditional app marketplaces, but restrictions from the platform providers have made it difficult.

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How to Navigate Thailand’s New VAT Requirements for Sales of Digital Products and Services

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The country recently published guidance requiring providers of electronic services — select digital products and services — to register for VAT if they meet certain criteria and thresholds. Foreign e-services provider requirements What are Thailand’s VAT rates for E-Services? What are Thailand’s VAT rates for E-Services?

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5 ISV Partner Program Considerations SaaS Companies Should Keep in Mind

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An ISV partner is a software vendor that partners with an ISV and provides additional services or technology. However, the significance of selecting the right ISV partner program for cloud services or SaaS companies can’t be overstated. Participating in ISV partner programs offers several advantages.

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ISVs vs SaaS: What’s the Difference?

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Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Software-as-a-Service Providers (SaaS) operate within the same market, thus creating a push-and-pull revenue dynamic. In this article, you’ll learn the differences between these providers and gain valuable insights for positioning your offerings successfully.