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After forming your LLC · checked 28 October 2026

Apple Developer account for an LLC: D-U-N-S number and why enrollment gets rejected

To publish apps under your company's name, Apple needs your LLC to be a real legal entity with a D-U-N-S number, a working website on its own domain, and a work email on that domain. Most rejections come from a mismatch in one of these.

What Apple checks for an organization

  • A legal entity that can sign contracts, such as an LLC or corporation. DBAs, trade names and branches aren't accepted. A sole trader enrolls as an individual instead.
  • A D-U-N-S number registered to that exact legal name and address.
  • Legal authority: the person enrolling must be able to bind the company, for example the owner.
  • A public, working website on a domain tied to the company. Social media pages, near-empty sites and registrar "parked" pages are rejected.
  • A work email on that domain, and your real first and last name on the Apple Account (with two-factor authentication on).

The fee is US$99 a year (local prices vary).

Getting the D-U-N-S number

  1. Search Apple's D-U-N-S lookup first; Dun & Bradstreet may already list your company.
  2. If not, request one free through the same tool with your legal name, headquarters and mailing address, and work contact details.
  3. Allow up to 5 business days for D&B, then up to 2 more before Apple can see it. If it takes over two weeks, email D&B.

Common reasons enrollment fails

  • "Not listed as a legal entity": D&B has the wrong status or name. Send them your formation documents (articles of organization).
  • Name or address mismatch between your state filing, D-U-N-S and enrollment. Use the exact legal name, including "LLC".
  • Thin website or a free email address.

Non-US owner?

A US LLC owned from abroad can enroll the same way. Keep its US filings current too: a foreign-owned LLC must file Form 5472 every year, and the state may need an annual report.

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Next: Form 5472 for foreign-owned LLCs · getting an EIN without an SSN · check your EIN.

Sources: Apple Developer, "Become a member" (enrollment requirements) and "D-U-N-S Number" support page. Read 28 October 2026. Not affiliated with Apple. General information.