Today I connected to itunes connect and I found this message:
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In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, we would like to remind you of the export clause you agreed to as part of the Apple Developer Program.
If you provided us with an Encryption Registration Number (ERN) for any apps sold with encryption in 2011 you are required to file a self-classification report with the U.S. government by February 1, 2012.
You can find instructions on how to file annual self-classification reports at the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security.
Have I to do something?
I live in Spain and I received payments in 2011. When apple take the 30%, this 30% have the taxes fee? I'm +18 and I started receiving payments in august of 2011. I sold +2,000,000 apps
what is an Encryption Registration Number (ERN)?
What I have to do? I have no idea. Sorry if this is a silly question, and thanks for your help.
It seems that the notice you received is not related to taxes, but to encryption. U.S. has strict rules when it comes to publishing software containing encryption. That is why upon each submission Apple asks you whether you used encryption in your app - did you click "YES" at least once?
As for the taxes - Apple usually doesn't care, so if you live in Spain, it's your duty to report what you receive from Apple to the tax system. In most countries (afaik, for 100% in Poland, so I guess in the rest of EU as well) you get taxed only on what you receive from Apple - that is on that 70%.
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What is encryption? I always click no, but have been taught to never declare anything since I was little.....now I guess if I don't know then I am not doing it.
What is encryption? I always click no, but have been taught to never declare anything since I was little.....now I guess if I don't know then I am not doing it.
Yes, if you don't know then you are not doing it You should always answer "no" to those. Probably OP clicked "yes" and now Apple wants some certification from him. In general US laws prohibit exporting of encryption software of certain strength without special registration. They eased up lately on these laws though.
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Hi, I also received the same advice in my itunes connect. And I am really worried about it.
I'm using the encryption.framework (since I am using an OAuth implementation) in one of my apps and never thought about this Encryption Registration Number (ERN), so what should I do? It is something that I haver really to worry? Can they remove your app if you don't get everything they are asking for? (which is something that I even don't know if I have to do it)
I have the note in my iTunes connect (probably everyone has it). It's just a note. If your apps have nothing to do with encryption (like my games) then there is nothing to worry about. It's just an information, nothing more.
"If you provided us with an Encryption Registration Number (ERN) for any apps sold with encryption in 2011 (...)"
Did you provide them with ERN? If not then you shouldn't care
I have the note in my iTunes connect (probably everyone has it). It's just a note. If your apps have nothing to do with encryption (like my games) then there is nothing to worry about. It's just an information, nothing more.
"If you provided us with an Encryption Registration Number (ERN) for any apps sold with encryption in 2011 (...)"
Did you provide them with ERN? If not then you shouldn't care
I may be wrong, but I am probably right.
I didn't provide any ERN, but what I am wondering also is that maybe I should have provided them with one and I am doing something bad
Taxes?
You should always answer "no" to those. Probably OP clicked "yes" and now Apple wants some certification from him. In general US laws prohibit exporting of encryption software of certain strength without special registration. They eased up lately on these laws though.
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