What is a D.U.N.S number and how to apply for one?

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      While setting up your Apple - iOS developer account, we highly recommend businesses set up this up "As an organization"

      In order to set up your Apple Developer Account as an organization, you will require a D-U-N-S Number

      You can view all details related to a D-U-N-S number here or read below: What is a D-U-N-S Number?

      D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit number (standard business identifier) that identifies business entities on  - a location-specific basis. This number is authorized, assigned, and maintained by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B)

      As part of the enrollment and verification process for your Apple Developer account as an organization, your unique D-U-N-S Number will be used to ascertain and check the identity and legal entity status of your organization.

      D-U-N-S Number is required if you're enrolling as a company, organization, etc. If you're registering as an individual on the Apple Developer Account, you may not require a D-U-N-S number

      How to create/get a D-U-N-S number?

      To view your organization's D-U-N-S number, you can use the D-U-N-S Number look-up tool

      If you're registering a first name for a D-U-N-S number, you will be asked for the following business information:

      • The legal name of your company/entity

      • Registered/headquarter address

      • Mailing address

      • Contact Information

      You may also receive a verification call from the D&B team. Note: Once you've completed setup for your D-U-N-S number, it takes up to 14 business days for D&B to provide updated information to Apple.