How to Enroll Your Business in the Apple Developer Program

Apple Developer Program enrollment is the first step to publishing on the App Store, and most businesses mess it up. This guide shows you how to enroll fast and start launching iOS apps with Twinr.

Introduction:

Joining the Apple Developer Program is the best way for an app business to access iOS expansion opportunities. With over 1.2 billion iPhones in circulation (Statista), Apple’s ecosystem should be an ideal target for the majority of businesses. Still, too many firms sit on the sidelines for far too long due to either a lack of understanding or the prevalent misconceptions of the enrollment process, losing out on valuable income opportunities. If you want to succeed on the App Store, you must enroll, but you can’t succeed at that first step. The purpose of this guide is to clear the fog around this process to help you enroll and sell apps made in Twinr’s no-code platform with ease.

The Reasons Your Business Requires To Enroll In The Apple Developer Program

There is no other ecosystem that provides the same level of reach, engagement, and revenue potential like Apple. With over $85 billion in annual revenue (McKinsey), the App Store is a must for every business looking to grow. But first, you must enroll. Doing so gives you the power to:

• Publish and update apps on the App Store.
• Obtain and use enhanced development and testing resources.
• Obtain and use user engagement metrics.
• Use the Apple payment system.

Straight facts? There is no other way around it, in order to interact with iOS users directly, enrollment is required. It is a requirement that must be crossed to establish and grow your business in today’s competitive digital ecosystem.

Prerequisites for Enrollment: What You Need to Succeed

There are several essentials that must be completed prior to starting the enrollment process. These are:

• A Legal Entity: You will need to show proof of business registration or incorporation documents.
• A D-U-N-S Number: A D-U-N-S number is a business identifier given by Dun & Bradstreet. It is a must-have for any business.
• An Apple ID: You will need a business-specific Apple ID that has two-factor authentication.
• A Valid Credit Card: You will need a valid credit card to pay the $99 annual service fee.

Note: D-U-N-S verification is particularly important for corporations and may take more than two to three business days. Some organizations will not have previously required such a number, but you need to register one now to avoid any further delays.

Step 1: Create Your Business Apple ID

Begin the process of obtaining your business Apple ID by:

• Going to appleid.apple.com and signing up with your business email (your domain has to be used – for example, contact@yourbusiness.com).
• Create a strong and unique password that has not been used for any of your other accounts.
• You will need to set up two-factor authentication because Apple requires two-factor authentication for any accounts that are Apple developers.

Tip: It is advisable that personal Apple IDs and business Apple IDs are not mixed, as keeping the two identities separate will help management and review processes be more streamlined.

Step 2: Register as an Organization in Apple Developer

• Go to the Apple Developer and:
• Select your business Apple ID to sign in.
• Click on the “Enroll” tab and select “Start Your Enrollment”.
• Instead of “Individual,” pick Organization so you have more control and can brand it how you’d like.

Add the following information:

• Legal Entity Name – Your primary registered business name.
• D-U-N-S Number: Add this now for entry later, or complete this step during the verification step.
• Business Address, Phone, and Tax ID or EIN: Record the values from your real records.
• Caveat: Adding your D-U-N-S number can take 2-3 business days to verify. For faster processing, pre-order your D-U-N-S number through Dun & Bradstreet and don’t wait until the last minute.

Tip: If you don’t have a D-U-N-S number, there’s currently a guide provided from Apple to help you acquire it quickly. Use this guide immediately, so you don’t new additional wait times.

Step 3: Accept the License and Pay the Yearly Fee of $99

After you have entered all your business information:

• Fill in your credit card information.
• Fill in your billing information.
• Accept Apple’s Developer License Agreement.

Remember that the $99 as used for your annual payment is to be paid every year. This enables you to have features to manage your apps as well as publish. Your account has now been activated, so you can account manage several applications all under your primary business name.

Step 4: You can now complete your Security Settings and Developer Profile

After payment, don’t forget to:

• Change contact details as needed in order to be notified of account details.
• Turn on two-factor authentication in the unlikely event that you do not have this already.
• Attach your bank account for future in-app monetization.

Tip: Keep your Apple ID information safe as it will be needed multiple times for every app submission and every app update.

How Twinr Makes Your App iOS Deployment an Easy 10

Your company can now easily and without the hassle of traditional development bottlenecks convert a website to a native iOS application, thanks to Twinr’s partnership and no-code platform.

• Effortless App Store Access: All app assets, metadata, and compliances are managed by Twinr.
• Instant Updates: Website changes will instantly reflect on the app with no need to resubmit.
• Advanced Features Added: Built-in push notifications, user retention, and analytics are provided.

FAQs:

Do I need a D-U-N-S number to enroll as an organization?

Yeah. For businesses, it is a requirement for identity verification. If you don’t have one, Apple’s onboarding process walks you through getting one, so do it early to avoid onboarding delays.

Can I enroll as an individual rather than as a business?

In theory, yes, but it is suggested that you register as an organization for branding, multiple app ownership, and long-term growth.

How long does it take for Apple to approve my enrollment?

Usually, it is 1-2 business days, but it may take longer if they need to verify anything. During busy times, expect more wait time.

What are the annual ongoing costs?

The fee of $99 is charged every year. If you develop more than one app, the fee will stay the same.

In what way does Twinr make the app store submission process easier?

Twinr offers app templates that are already optimized, as well as documents that contain the required metadata, and tools to help you stay within the compliance so that you can streamline the process for getting a review and minimize the chance of getting rejected.