Overview

The D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit number that identifies business entities on a location-specific basis. Assigned and maintained by D&B, the D-U-N-S Number is widely used as a standard business identifier.

This article lists a few considerations regarding your client's D-U-N-S Number in an Apple Developer Program.

Information

• Your client’s D-U-N-S Number will be used to check the identity and legal entity status of their organization as part of their enrolment verification process for joining the Apple Developer Program.
  
  
• While many types of businesses can receive a D-U-N-S Number, your customer’s business must be recognized as a legal entity to enter into the legal terms and obligations of Apple Developer Program agreements. This includes the following:
  
  
  • Corporations
  • Limited partnership
  • Limited liability companies
    
    

• The following are not accepted as legal entities by Apple even if they have a D-U-N-S Number:
  
  
  • DBAs (Doing Business As)
  • T/A (Trading As)
  • Fictitious businesses
  • Trade names
    
    
• Of course, if the customer is enrolling as an Individual, they do not need a D-U-N-S Number although there are more hurdles in publishing an app to an Individual developer account.
  
  
• Go to the following links to learn more about D-U-N-S Number, check if an organization has already got a D-U-N-S Number, and how businesses can register for a D-U-N-S Number for the Apple Developer Program:
  
  
  • Register Here - Company Update Dun & Bradstreet
  • D-U-N-S Number - Support - Apple Developer
  • FAQs for Apple Customers - How Do I Get A D&B® D-U-N-S Number?
    
    
• Once a D-U-N-S Number is set up, an Organisation Developer Account can be created.