How to Purchase an iOS Apple Developer Account
Why You Need This Account
To publish your custom-branded customer app on the Apple App Store, you need an Apple Developer Account ($99/year).
Before You Start
What You'll Need
Valid Apple ID (business email recommended)
Business information and documents
Credit card for payment ($99/year)
DUNS Number (for business accounts)
30-60 minutes to complete
Account Types
Individual: For sole proprietors using personal name
Organization: For businesses and companies (recommended)
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Prepare Information
For Business Account:
Legal business name (exactly as registered)
Business address and phone
DUNS Number
Authorized person's information
For Individual Account:
Personal legal name
Address and phone number
Step 2: Apply
Click "Enroll"
Sign in with Apple ID
Choose account type (Individual or Organization)
Fill in required information
Pay $99 annual fee
Step 3: Wait for Approval
Timeline:
Individual: 24-48 hours
Business: 1-7 business days
Common Approval Issues
Business Information Problems
Business name doesn't match DUNS record
Invalid phone number or email
Incomplete business documents
Solution: Ensure all information matches official business records
DUNS Number Issues
DUNS number not found
Business information mismatch
Solution: Verify DUNS number is active and matches business details
After Approval
Next Steps
Access your developer account at https://developer.apple.com
Share login credentials with Deonde team
We'll handle the app development and submission
Important Notes
Account renews automatically each year ($99)
Use business email, not personal
Set up two-factor authentication
Keep contact information updated
Timeline Summary
Individual Account: 1-3 days total Business Account: 1-10 days total
Troubleshooting
Account Rejected: Review rejection email, fix issues mentioned, resubmit Payment Failed: Use business credit card, ensure international payments enabled Can't Contact You: Answer unknown calls during review period
Apple Support
Developer portal: https://developer.apple.com/support/
Need DUNS Number? Check our separate guide - the same number works for both Apple and Google accounts.