Before we can launch a Mobile App a venue will need to register their business with both Apple and Google to launch to the Apple and Android App store.
This may remind you of going to the DMV but in order to get approved by Apple and Google you are going to need some documents to prove that you are the owner of your business.
Every App that represents a business in the App Store must be registered to a developer account associated with the given business. So there is a bit of work here for you to get going...
*As the person enrolling your organization in the Apple Developer Program, you must have the legal authority to bind your organization to legal agreements. You must be the organization’s owner/founder, executive team member, senior project lead, or an employee with legal authority granted to you by a senior employee.
Here are some things you will need:
Registration Document
An ID to verify it's really you
DUNS Number
Apple ID with two-factor authentication
Google Account
**NOTE: Names across documents must match EXACTLY to get verified. For example: Business name associated with DUNS number must match Name on Registration Document EXACTLY.
Your organization's registration document
Accepted documents include:
A letter or notice issued or stamped by the IRS, such as CP 575 that confirms your Employer Identification Number (EIN)
A copy of the organization's Form 8871, 8872, or 990 from the IRS website
A state-issued certificate of business registration or incorporation
Your organization's most recent SEC filing, including Form 10-K, 10-Q, or 8-K
A business credit report from Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion
A dated letter requesting verification for a government or public agency, written on official agency letterhead
An ID to verify it's really you
Accepted documents include:
Driver License
Passport
State ID
Green Card
DUNS Number
Your organization must have a D-U-N-S Number so that we can verify your organization’s identity and legal entity status. These unique nine-digit numbers are assigned by Dun & Bradstreet and are widely used as standard business identifiers.
You will be asked to enroll either as an individual or Organization. Choose ORGANIZATION.
Enrolling in the Apple Developer Program as an organization
Remember you must be the organization’s owner/founder, executive team member, senior project lead, or an employee with legal authority granted to you by a senior employee. Before you begin, you’ll need:
An iPhone or iPad with Touch ID, Face ID, or passcode enabled, or a Mac with the T2 Security Chip and Apple Silicon. You must use the same device for the entire enrollment process.
An Apple ID with two-factor authentication turned on. Your Apple ID information must be valid and up to date — including, but not limited to, your first name (given name), last name (family name), address, phone number, trusted phone number, and trusted devices.
Review the program benefits and requirements and tap or click Continue.
Enter your information as the Account Holder
If requested, enter your legal first name, legal last name, and phone number. Do not enter an alias, nickname, or company name as your legal name, as doing so will cause a delay in the completion of your enrollment review.
You’ll be asked to verify your identity using your driver’s license or government-issued photo ID. Capture your photo ID and tap or click Confirm.
Enter your organization’s information
Follow the steps on the next few screens to provide the following information:
Entity type.
Legal entity name. We do not accept DBAs, fictitious businesses, trade names, or branches. The legal entity name will appear as the “seller” for apps you distribute. Example: Seller: ABC Company, Inc.
D‑U‑N‑S® Number. See instructions above.
Headquarters address and phone number.
Website. Your organization’s website must be publicly available and the domain name must be associated with your organization.
Signing authority confirmation. Confirm that you have the authority to bind your organization to legal agreements and provide the contact information of an employee who can verify your signature authority.
Optionally, if your organization is a nonprofit, educational, or government organization, you can request a fee waiver.
After you’ve submitted your information, it will be reviewed by Apple. You’ll then receive an email with next steps.
Complete enrollment and purchase
Once your enrollment information has been verified and approved, you’ll receive an email letting you know that you can complete your enrollment.
Launch the Apple Developer app on the device you used for enrollment.
Tap or click the Account tab.
Sign in with the Apple ID you used for enrollment.
