Apple is requiring all developers to declare their trader status in App Store Connect by February 17, 2025, to comply with the EU's Digital Services Act. Failure to do so may result in app removal from the EU App Store. A "trader" is formally defined as any natural person or legal entity acting for purposes related to trade, business, craft, or profession. Key indicators include generating revenue through in-app purchases, ads, or subscriptions, promoting services through the app, being VAT-registered in the EU, and having an app linked to a business or profession. Developers must submit specific information via App Store Connect, including address, phone number, email, and payment account details. The deadline for declaring trader status is February 17, 2025, and failure to comply may result in app removal from the EU App Store.