Before publishing paid apps, in-app purchases, or subscriptions, Apple requires you to accept certain agreements in App Store Connect. This guide explains how to find and accept any pending agreements.
Step 1: Log in to your Apple Developer Account
Visit Apple Developer https://developer.apple.com/
Sign in using the Account Holder or Admin Apple ID
Step 2: Open Agreements, Tax, and Banking
Click on Account at the top of the page
From the dashboard, click Agreements, Tax, and Banking
Step 3: Check for Pending Agreements
Look for any agreements marked as Pending under Developer Agreements
Check sections like:
Paid Applications
Free Applications
In-App Purchases
If there is a pending agreement, you’ll see a status like:
Action Needed
Pending
Review
Step 4: Review and Accept
Click the Review button next to the pending agreement
Carefully read through the agreement
Scroll to the bottom and click Accept to confirm
Step 5: Confirmation
Once accepted, the agreement status will change to Active
This confirms that the agreement has been successfully updated
Apple may ask you to complete:
Tax information
Banking details
Contact information
- All required fields must be completed before the agreement is accepted.
Step 6: Verify Status
Once accepted, the agreement status should change to: Active
Important Notes
Only the Account Holder can accept some agreements
Without accepting agreements, you cannot publish paid apps or IAPs
Apple may introduce new agreements periodically, so check regularly