When we register an Apple Developer account, there will be an [Entity Type] selection, which is actually the account type. Generally speaking, most of the types we can choose are [Individual / Sole Proprietor]. In order for your company name to appear on your App Store product page, your company must be considered a legal entity in your region. If Apple chooses to distribute, sole proprietors and individual companies located in regions that are not recognized as legal entities will be registered and listed for download under the individual legal name of the registrant. As shown in the figure below
The above types are suitable for individual developers. In recent years, more developers prefer the entity type account of [Company / Organization].
In order for your company name to appear on your App Store product page, your company must be recognized as a legal entity in your region. If Apple chooses to distribute, sole proprietors and individual companies located in regions that are not recognized as legal entities will be registered and listed for download under the individual legal name of the registrant.
- Legal Entity Status
To enroll in the Developer Program, your organization must be a legal entity so that it can enter into legal agreements with Apple. We do not accept DBAs, fictitious businesses, trade names, or branches. The legal entity name must correspond to the tax ID you plan to use and will appear on the product page for the app you can distribute on the AppStore and Mac App Store. Example: Seller: ABC Company, Inc.
- Authority to sign legal agreements
As the person who enrolls your organization into the developer program, you must have the legal authority to bind your organization to a legal agreement. You must be the owner/founder of the organization, a member of the executive team, a senior project leader, or an employee who has been granted legal authority by a senior employee. - A website
Your organization’s website must be public and the domain name must be associated with your organization.
•DUNS® Number
Your organization must have a DUNS® 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 corporate identifiers. You can check if your organization already has a DUNS® number and apply for one if necessary. They are free in most jurisdictions. As shown below
Nonprofit/Nonprofit organization entity type, just as the name implies, nonprofit organizations can be exempted from the annual fee of up to $299 per year. Some people with rich imagination can do it. To apply for this type of account, you need to cooperate with Apple’s telephone return visit. As shown in the following figure
Accredited Educational Institution, this entity type can be obtained by some people overseas, and it can also waive the annual fee of up to US$299. Applying for this type of account requires English proficiency because Apple will call back manually.
Government Organization, this is easier to understand, as shown in the figure below
The above is a detailed introduction to the entity types when registering an Apple developer account. If you want to know more about Apple developers, you can bookmark the process and other content on our website.
