Applying for a D-U-N-S number is essential for using our automated Apple iOS app submission tool which takes a completed app from your account through into your iTunes Connect account.
Applying for your D-U-N-S number is completely free, there is just a registration process to complete for your businesses and usually within a couple of hours you can be in receipt of the number needed to set up your Apple Developer account as an Organisation rather than an individual.
The Organisation registration is essential as this allows you to add our account to your as an app manager with the ability to manage certificates and profiles that are needed to complete the app submission process.
Here’s a quick walkthrough of the process for getting your D-U-N-S number.