Apple has applied to the UK court of appeal to challenge a landmark £1.5 billion ruling. The original verdict found the company overcharged millions of customers through its App Store.
This legal challenge targets the so-called "Apple tax," which involves a commission of up to 30% on app and in-app purchases. The case is part of a broader series of class-action lawsuits focused on Apple’s developer commission rates.
If Apple’s appeal fails, every individual in the UK who made App Store purchases between 2015 and 2024 could become eligible for compensation. The initial ruling determined that Apple’s commission rates should be substantially lower.
Apple maintains that the commission is justified and argues its App Store drives the UK’s digital economy. No significant market reaction has been reported, consistent with typical low-volume, post-holiday trading sessions.