How to Convert Apple Developer Account from Individual to Organization

Created by Glen Barnes, Modified on Wed, 9 Apr at 6:11 AM by Natalie Nguyen

There are two options when signing up for an Apple developer account including an individual and an organization. We encourage people to sign up as an organization rather than an individual so that you can invite us to your account to assist you with the app submission.

If you’d like to update your membership from an individual to an organization, please submit a request. You’ll need to be the founder/cofounder of the organization and provide details such as your organization’s D-U-N-S Number. You also may be asked to submit business documents to verify your organization’s identity.

Apple support will answer questions and provide you with further instructions on how to finish the process.

Apple Developer Individual vs. Organization Accounts

Here's a table outlining the key differences between an Individual and an Organization Apple Developer Account:

Feature	Individual Account	Organization Account
Purpose	For solo developers or sole proprietors	For companies, educational institutions, or government entities
App Store Listing Name	Personal legal name	Organization’s legal entity name
D-U-N-S Number	Not Required	Required
Can Invite Team Members to Build Apps?	No – Individual accounts are tied to a single person and do not have the option to add users to the team. Only the account holder can manage app distribution, updates, certificates, and provisioning.	Yes
App Signing & Certificates	Managed by Developer	Team-Based Certificate Management
Price	$99/year	$99/year. Nonprofits, educational institutions, or governments may waive this fee by signing for the waiver program.

Key takeaways:

The primary difference lies in team collaboration and app ownership.
Organization accounts are designed for businesses, enabling multiple team members to work together and publish apps under the company's name.
Individual accounts are best for solo developers who want to publish apps under their own name.
Organization accounts require a D-U-N-S number.