Before applying for an Apple Developer account for a company or organization, you must first create an Apple Account and apply for a D-U-N-S Number. Follow the steps below to complete the application process:
1. How to Create an Apple Account
To apply for an Apple Developer account, the company administrator must first have an active Apple Account, complete email and phone number verification, and set up two-factor authentication.
Step 1. Create an Apple Account
Go to the Apple Account registration website and click Create Your Apple Account.
Enter your name, date of birth, email address, phone number, and other information, then click Continue.
Step 2. Verify email address
A verification email will be sent to the email address you provided. Enter the verification code from the email on the website, then click Continue.
Step 3. Verify phone number
A verification code will be sent to the phone number you provided. Enter the verification code on the website, then click Continue.
Step 4. Upgrade to two-factor authentication on the web
- Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in with your Apple Account.
- If you have not enabled two-factor authentication, you will see a prompt to upgrade your account security. Click Continue.
- Click Upgrade Account Security.
- Enter a phone number that can receive verification codes. You can choose to receive the code by text message or automated voice call, then click Continue.
- Enter the verification code to enable two-factor authentication.
- After two-factor authentication is successfully enabled, Two-Factor Authentication will be displayed in the Account Security section.
2. How to apply for a D-U-N-S number
A D-U-N-S Number (Data Universal Numbering System) is a unique nine-digit global identifier for businesses. Apple uses the D-U-N-S Number to verify business information, so you must provide this number when applying for a company or organization account.
If your company does not have a D-U-N-S Number, you can apply for one free of charge by following the steps below.
Step 1. Look up your organization
Go to the D-U-N-S Number website and click look up your organization under Requesting a D-U-N-S Number.
If your company already has a D-U-N-S Number, you can use it directly. If not, you can continue applying for a new number.
Step 2. Enter your application information
Sign in with your Apple Account and enter your company information.
*Note:
- Enter the application information using Romanized characters.
- The English name must exactly match the name on your passport.
- For store addresses in Taiwan, refer to the English address format provided by Chunghwa Post.
- For the email address used for business purposes, enter a company-specific domain email address. Free public email services such as Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo are not supported.
Step 3. Confirm your information and submit
Click Continue. The following screen will appear, indicating that your company has not previously applied for a D-U-N-S Number.
Select the checkbox to confirm the terms, then click Submit.
Step 4. Wait for the confirmation email
After submitting your application, Dun & Bradstreet will send you an email confirming that your application has been received. This email does not mean that your application has been approved.
Dun & Bradstreet may contact you by phone to verify your company information. After the information has been verified, you will receive a notification that your D-U-N-S Number has been issued. Once you receive your D-U-N-S Number, you can proceed to the next step: Create and Authorize an Apple Developer Account.
Last updated: 10 Sep 2026
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