DUNS number.
We check your details, request the number and follow it up.
Usually issued within 1 month.
What is a DUNS number?
A D-U-N-S number is a unique nine-digit number that Dun & Bradstreet gives a business. Apple asks for one before a company can join the Apple Developer Program, Google Play asks for one for organization accounts, and many large companies use it to check suppliers.
Requests stall when the name or address does not match your company records exactly. We check everything first.
Source: Apple Developer: D-U-N-S numberWhy do DUNS requests get stuck?
Most delays come from details that do not match. The legal name, address and phone number on the request must match your company's official records exactly, including spelling, punctuation and the ending, such as LLC or Ltd.
A US LLC that uses its registered agent's address, or a company that moved after it was formed, can trip this check. So can a name typed one way on the request and another way on the certificate.
Before we send anything, we compare the request with your formation documents line by line. If Dun & Bradstreet comes back with questions, we answer them and keep you posted on WhatsApp.
How do I get a DUNS number?
You need a registered company first. Your number is usually issued within 1 month.
- Step 1
Check
We check whether your company already has a number.
- Step 2
Details
We match your legal name and address to your company records.
- Step 3
Request
We send the request to Dun & Bradstreet.
- Step 4
Follow up
We follow it up and answer any questions they send.
- Step 5
Number issued
You get your D-U-N-S number, ready for Apple or Google Play.
DUNS number questions.
Why does Apple ask for a DUNS number?
Apple uses it to confirm that your company is a real legal entity before it can join the Apple Developer Program as an organization.
Do I need a company first?
Yes. A DUNS number is for a registered business, such as a US LLC or a UK Ltd. We can form your company first.
My company may already have one. What then?
Many companies already have a number without knowing it. We check first, so you do not request a second one.
Is a DUNS number free?
Dun & Bradstreet offers free requests in many cases. Our help is in your custom quote, with any third-party fees shown separately.
How long does it take to get a DUNS number?
Usually within 1 month. Dun & Bradstreet sets the timing, and it is faster when the details match. We follow up until your number is issued.
Do I need a DUNS number for Google Play?
If you publish apps as an organization, Google Play asks for a D-U-N-S number when you verify your developer account. A company has one number, and it works for Apple too.
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