Do developers have to pay VAT on UK sales?

There are no exact breakdowns available via the Apple Developer Console that provides developers with a full breakdown of who pays what.

It isn't in the developer console. It is in the Apple Developer Program License Agreement.

I have read if you are a developer selling apps in the UK, there is no VAT to pay as Apple handles it.

Whereas I am read Google Play don't handle any VAT.

You will have to ask Google how their system works.

Is anyone able to clarify this point for me?

No. This is an anonymous support forum. No one knows where you are located or what your particular tax structure might be. The rules could be different for you than they are for someone else. This is what makes global sales taxes such a challenging issue.

Please review the Apple Developer Program License Agreement that I linked to above. If you are not able to figure out what your tax obligations are, then you will need to hire a tax attorney to help.

For those finding this question Dec 2023 onwards, here is an up-to-date link: https://developer.apple.com/support/terms/apple-developer-program-license-agreement/ which should be more permanent.

(The link provided by Etresoft was to a PDF that is no longer current.)

Hey there,

Did you receive a reply that helped you understand this?

Best,

James