If your company's legal status has changed to a corporation (Corp., Inc.), limited liability company (LLC, LC, Ltd. Co.), or legal entity (GmbH, AG, KG, oHg, etc.), and you are registered as an Individual in the Apple Developer Program, it is recommended that you upgrade your account to an "Organization."
Submit an account update request
To change your membership from an individual to an organization, you must submit a request. You must be the organization's founder or co-founder. Include your organization's D-U-N-S Number with your request.
- Log into your account: https://developer.apple.com/account
- Scroll to the Membership details section and click Update your information
- From the pop-up menu, select "Switch to organization membership" and then click "Provide updates."
Fill out the form
Developer Information
- Ensure your personal details are accurate and select your region.
Additional Details
- Enter your organization's name, website, and D-U-N-S number. Complete the remaining questions and then click Submit.
Apple will reach out to you and may request certain business documents to verify your organization's identity. Please note that the verification process could take up to three weeks to complete.
Once you have completed the entire process, kindly send a brief email to support@shopgate.com to inform us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I enroll as an individual or organization?
If your company is a Corporation (Corp., Inc.), Limited Liability Company (LLC, LC, Ltd. Co.), or a legal entity (GmbH, AG, KG, oHg, etc.), you must enroll as an organization or your app will be rejected.
Having an organizational membership with the Apple Developer Program gives you several advantages. For example, your company brand name will appear below the app name in the App Store, and you can invite additional developers to your team within your account.
However, if you are a sole proprietorship or a single person company, you must enroll as an individual.
What is a D-U-N-S® number and where can I find it?
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 Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), the D-U-N-S Number is widely used as a standard business identifier.
While many types of businesses can receive a D-U-N-S Number, your business must be recognized as a legal entity (e.g., a corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company) to enter into the legal terms and obligations of Apple Developer Program agreements. DBAs, fictitious businesses, trade names, and branches are not accepted.
D&B may have already assigned your organization a free D-U-N-S Number. Before enrolling, check if you already received one using the D-U-N-S Number lookup tool.
What should I do if I can't find my D-U-N-S number?
If your company is not listed here, you can submit your information to Dun & Bradstreet for a free D-U-N-S Number. You will be asked for the following information when requesting a D-U-N-S Number using the D-U-N-S Number lookup tool:
- Legal entity name
- Headquarters address
- Mailing address
- Your work contact information
As part of their verification process, a D&B representative may contact you for more information (e.g., type of business, the number of employees). Please have your business registration documents ready.
Can I enroll as an individual and have my company appear as the seller on the App Store?
No. To have your company name appear as the seller, you must enroll as an organization and your company must be recognized as a legal entity. If you are a sole proprietor/single person business, you must join as an individual and your legal name will appear as the seller.
How much does a membership cost?
The Apple Developer Program membership is $99 per membership year in the United States and 99€ in Europe. This cost is the same for an individual membership and an organizational membership.
To provide a long-standing app, you must renew and pay for your membership every year.
Updated: 12 March 2025