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# Sign up for the Apple Developer Program

> Enroll your organization in the Apple Developer Program so your company can publish apps on the App Store under your legal entity name.

## What you will accomplish

You will enroll **your organization** in the [Apple Developer Program](https://developer.apple.com/programs/) so Apple lists **your legal company name** as the seller on the App Store. Membership is billed by Apple (**\$99 USD per year** in most regions; local currency may apply).

For Car Storage Software’s branded **customer App Store app**, finish enrollment here first, then continue with [Set up Apple Developer for your customer App Store app](/docs/facility-web-pages/set-up-apple-developer-for-the-customer-app) to invite us and confirm setup in the dashboard.

## When to use this guide

* You need an **Organization** Apple Developer membership (company name as App Store seller).
* You are preparing a **customer app on the Apple App Store** under your facility’s company name.
* You do not yet have an approved Apple Developer Program membership for your legal entity.

<Warning>
  **Use Organization, not Individual**

  For your company name to appear as the App Store seller, enroll as an **Organization**. An **Individual** (or sole proprietor / single-person business) enrollment shows the person’s **legal name** as the seller — not a trade name or DBA. Apple documents this on [Become a member](https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/) and [Program enrollment](https://developer.apple.com/support/enrollment/).
</Warning>

## Before you start

Gather these items Apple checks during [organization enrollment](https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/):

* An **Apple Account** with **two-factor authentication** turned on. Prefer a company-controlled account (for example ops or admin email), not a personal employee Apple Account that may leave with that person.
* **Legal first and last names** on that Apple Account (no alias, nickname, or company name in the name fields — Apple says that delays approval).
* Someone with **legal binding authority** to act as **Account Holder** (owner/founder, executive, senior project lead, or an employee granted that authority).
* Your organization’s **legal entity name** exactly as on business records — not a DBA, fictitious name, trade name, or branch. Apple does not accept those for Organization enrollment.
* A **D-U-N-S Number** for that legal entity ([look up or request one](https://developer.apple.com/support/D-U-N-S/); free in most jurisdictions; not required for government entities).
* A **work email** on your organization’s domain (not a personal Gmail/Yahoo-style address).
* A **public, working website** whose domain is associated with your organization. Social-only pages, empty “parked” domains, or registrar placeholder pages are rejected.
* A physical **business address** Apple can verify (P.O. boxes are not accepted for individual enrollment; use your legal entity address for organizations).

<Note>
  **Plan time for D-U-N-S**

  If you need a new D-U-N-S Number, Dun & Bradstreet may take **up to about 5 business days**. After you receive it, allow **up to about 2 business days** for Apple to receive the data from D\&B before you enroll. See [D-U-N-S Number help](https://developer.apple.com/support/D-U-N-S/).
</Note>

## Step 1: Confirm or request your D-U-N-S Number

<Steps>
  <Step title="Look up your organization">
    Open Apple’s [D-U-N-S Number](https://developer.apple.com/support/D-U-N-S/) page and use the lookup to see whether Dun & Bradstreet already assigned your legal entity a number.

    **Expected result:** You see a nine-digit D-U-N-S Number, or you are offered a way to request one.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Request one if needed">
    Submit your **legal entity name**, headquarters and mailing addresses, and work contact details. Have business registration documents ready — D\&B may contact you.

    **Expected result:** You receive a D-U-N-S Number (often within about 5 business days). Wait for Apple to sync D\&B data (often up to about 2 business days) before continuing enrollment.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Match the legal entity name">
    Use the same legal name Apple and D\&B will see (for example **ABC Company, Inc.**), not your marketing brand or DBA.

    **Why this matters:** If Apple shows “Your organization is not listed as a legal entity,” the D\&B record may list a sole proprietorship or an unverified status. Sole proprietors enroll as **Individual**; true legal entities should contact D\&B with registration documents to fix the listing.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 2: Start enrollment

You can enroll on the **web** or in the **Apple Developer app**. Apple’s overview is on [Become a member](https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/). Detailed requirements are in [Program enrollment](https://developer.apple.com/support/enrollment/). App steps are in [Enrolling with the Apple Developer app](https://developer.apple.com/support/app-account/).

<Note>
  **India and some regions**

  Enrollment in **India** is only available through the Apple Developer app. Enrollment may be unavailable in some regions due to sanctions or other restrictions. Prefer the app if the web flow is not offered in your region.
</Note>

### Option A — Enroll on the web

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open enrollment">
    Go to [Apple Developer Program enrollment](https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/) and sign in with the Apple Account your company will use as Account Holder.

    **Expected result:** Apple shows enrollment options for Individual or Organization.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Organization">
    Select **Organization**. Enter your **legal entity name** exactly as it appears on D-U-N-S / business records.

    **Expected result:** Apple asks for D-U-N-S, work contact details, website, and binding-authority confirmation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit for verification">
    Complete Apple’s prompts. If you are not the owner/founder, you may need a **reference** who can confirm your authority. Apple may also ask for **notarized** business documents depending on your region ([enrollment support](https://developer.apple.com/support/enrollment/)).

    **Expected result:** Your information is submitted. Organizations typically wait for Apple Developer Support to verify details and email next steps before you can pay.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Option B — Enroll in the Apple Developer app

Use one device for the whole process (iPhone, iPad, or Mac that meets Apple’s requirements). Install the latest [Apple Developer app](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-developer/id640199958), keep **iCloud** signed in, and use an Apple Account with two-factor authentication.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Start in the Account tab">
    Open the Apple Developer app → **Account** → sign in → **Enroll Now**. Review benefits and continue.

    **Expected result:** Apple asks you to enter Account Holder information and verify identity.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify identity">
    Enter your **legal** first and last name and phone number. When prompted, photograph a government-issued photo ID (passport in most regions; some regions also accept a driver’s license). Apple uses this for identity verification and fraud prevention ([app enrollment help](https://developer.apple.com/support/app-account/)).

    **Expected result:** Identity verification completes on that device.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter organization details">
    Provide entity type, **legal entity name**, **D-U-N-S Number**, headquarters address and phone, **website**, and signing-authority confirmation (plus a contact who can verify your authority if needed). Nonprofits, accredited educational institutions, and government entities may request a **fee waiver** if they meet Apple’s requirements.

    **Expected result:** Apple reviews your submission and emails next steps when you can finish enrollment and pay.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 3: Agree to terms and pay Apple

<Steps>
  <Step title="Wait for verification email (organizations)">
    For Organization enrollment, Apple verifies your information first. Individuals can often review the license agreement and pay during the same session; organizations usually pay only after Apple emails that verification is complete ([Completing your enrollment](https://developer.apple.com/support/enrollment/)).

    **Expected result:** You receive an email with instructions to finish membership.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Accept the license agreement">
    Agree to the **Apple Developer Program License Agreement**.

    **Expected result:** Apple lets you continue to purchase.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Purchase membership">
    Pay the annual fee (**\$99 USD** per membership year in most regions; price and currency appear during checkout). In the Apple Developer app, membership is an **auto-renewable** subscription until cancelled. Apple Account gift-card balances are generally not accepted (exception: developers based in India, per Apple).

    **Expected result:** You receive a purchase confirmation email. Check enrollment status by signing in at [developer.apple.com](https://developer.apple.com/account) with the same Apple Account. If you have no confirmation within about 24 hours after purchase, contact [Apple Developer Support](https://developer.apple.com/contact/) with your Enrollment ID.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What success looks like

* Your Apple Account shows an active **Apple Developer Program** membership for your **organization**.
* The App Store **seller** name will be your **legal entity** (for example **ABC Company, Inc.**), not a personal name or DBA.
* You can sign in to [App Store Connect](https://appstoreconnect.apple.com) with that team.
* On [Membership details](https://developer.apple.com/account#MembershipDetailsCard), you can see your **Team ID** (10 characters).

## Common issues

<Info>
  | What you see | What to do |
  | - | - |
  | Enrollment delayed / name rejected | Fix the Apple Account so first and last name are your **legal** names — not a nickname or company name. |
  | “Not listed as a legal entity” | Confirm D\&B lists a corporation, LLC, partnership, etc. Sole proprietors enroll as **Individual**. Contact D\&B with registration docs if the legal status is wrong. |
  | Website rejected | Use a real public site on your company domain — not social-only links or a parked/registrar page. |
  | Work email rejected | Use an address on your organization’s domain. |
  | Need company name as seller but enrolled as Individual | Organization enrollment is required. Apple notes you can [contact them](https://developer.apple.com/contact/) about converting an individual account to an organization account when eligible. |
  | Still waiting after purchase | Sign in to check status; after \~24 hours with no confirmation, contact Apple with your Enrollment ID. |
</Info>

## After enrollment (Car Storage Software)

Enrollment alone does not publish your customer app. Next:

1. Accept any open agreements in [App Store Connect](https://appstoreconnect.apple.com).
2. Invite Car Storage Software and confirm in the dashboard — follow [Set up Apple Developer for your customer App Store app](/docs/facility-web-pages/set-up-apple-developer-for-the-customer-app).

## Official Apple references

* [Become a member (enroll)](https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/)
* [Apple Developer Program overview](https://developer.apple.com/programs/)
* [Program enrollment help](https://developer.apple.com/support/enrollment/)
* [D-U-N-S Number](https://developer.apple.com/support/D-U-N-S/)
* [Enrolling with the Apple Developer app](https://developer.apple.com/support/app-account/)
* [Enrollment support / contact](https://developer.apple.com/contact/)

## Related guides

* [Set up Apple Developer for your customer App Store app](/docs/facility-web-pages/set-up-apple-developer-for-the-customer-app) — invite Car Storage Software and finish dashboard setup
* [Customize the customer mobile app](/docs/facility-web-pages/customize-the-customer-mobile-app) — portal layout customers see after sign-in
* [Install the mobile app](/docs/basics/install-the-mobile-app) — Add to Home Screen (no Apple Developer membership required)


## Related topics

- [Set up Apple Developer for your customer App Store app](/docs/facility-web-pages/set-up-apple-developer-for-the-customer-app.md)
- [Customize the customer mobile app](/docs/facility-web-pages/customize-the-customer-mobile-app.md)
- [Introduction](/docs/api-reference/introduction.md)
- [Subscribe to the team calendar](/docs/schedule/subscribe-to-the-team-calendar.md)
- [Schedule overview](/docs/schedule/overview.md)


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