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EU apps must have verified trader status or be removed

Apps sold in the European Union must declare and verify whether you are a trader under EU law. Apps without verified trader status are taken down from the App Store in the EU until it is provided.

In force

since 17 Feb 2025

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How to fix it

This can't be checked from the code. Do what the store asks, then confirm it in Stayshipped.

Any framework
  1. Follow the steps in the source links below; this can't be changed in code.
  2. When it's done, confirm it in Stayshipped so the issue closes.

Check that

  • The store console shows the task as complete

Official sources

We last checked this rule against its sources on 28 Sept 2026.

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