There are two options when signing up for an Apple developer account including an individual and an organization. We encourage you to sign up as an organization rather than an individual. That way, you can invite us to your account to help 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.
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