Enroll in Apple Developer
Individual vs Organization affects ownership, listing name, and team collaboration. Decide upfront.
Account Types
- Individual: $99/year; only the owner; cannot add team members; App Store shows personal name.
- Organization: $99/year; can invite team roles; App Store shows company name; requires D-U-N-S and company proof.
- Enterprise/Education: For internal distribution or schools; higher bar and not covered here.
Enrollment Steps
- Prepare an Apple ID with 2FA enabled.
- Confirm entity info: personal name/company legal name, address, contact.
- For organizations, request a D-U-N-S number from Dun & Bradstreet (about 3-5 business days).
- Sign in to Apple Developer and purchase membership (credit card).
- Wait for the approval email (usually 1-2 days), then access App Store Connect.
FAQs
- D-U-N-S mismatch: Ensure company name/address matches business license; register in English.
- Cannot purchase: Check card supports international payments and billing address.
- Switching entity: Moving from Individual to Organization requires re-enrollment as an organization; choose correctly at start.