Microsoft has revealed its terms for selling Windows Mobile applications via its iTunes App Store competitor, the Microsoft Marketplace for Mobile. In a statement released Wednesday, the company said it plans to charge developers an initial price of $99 per year to register. The registration will let developers submit five applications for certification and listing in Microsoft's app store.

In return, developers who sell their applications via Marketplace for Mobile will receive 70 percent of the proceeds. Apple charges developers a similar $99 per year fee and takes a 30 percent commission. The applications will be designed to run on handsets built on Windows Mobile 6.5, which is set to ship in the second half of the year.

Marketplace for Mobile is the software giant's online storefront for mobile apps. It was announced in February at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Microsoft said it plans to make Marketplace for Mobile available in 29 countries. Users will be able to purchase apps simply by providing a valid Windows Live ID. THe storefront will also be integrated into all Windows Mobile 6.5 devices.

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