Converting your Apple Developer Program from Individual to Organization

If your company is, or recently changed its legal status to, 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 in the next update. Apple cannot see that the app and the company belong together if you don't do this.

SUBMIT AN ACCOUNT UPDATE REQUEST

Navigate to Apple's contact form
To convert your account type, submit a request to Apple Developer Program Support.

  1. Open the Contact Us form from the Apple Developer Program.
  2. Log in with the Apple ID and Password associated with your existing Apple Developer Program, if necessary.
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Fill out the form

  1. Select your Region.
  2. Choose Account Updates and Renewals as your Subject.
  3. Fill out the Message following this model:

    "I would like to convert my account type from Individual to Organization. My company currently does not hold an active Organization membership.

    Please refer to the information provided below. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the phone number listed. Thank you!"

    • Name: CEO's First and Last Name.
    • Organization Name: Your Company Name, including the entity type Inc., Corp., LLC, LC, Ltd. Co., etc. This name will show up in the App Store as your app's seller/developer name.
    • Account Type: Company / Organization.
    • D-U-N-S® Number: What is a D-U-N-S number and where can I find it?
    • Address: Your Company Address.
    • Phone Number: A phone number that Apple can reach you for additional questions or account verification.
  4. Click Send

Within the next two weeks, Apple will call the phone number listed to verify your enrollment. Please make sure to notify the person who is going to answer the call.

If you have already enrolled as an individual, you can Ask Apple to convert your account.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.

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