How to Choose the Right Apple Developer Account: Individual vs Corporate

When you decide to publish an iOS app on the App Store, the first decision you face is choosing the right type of Apple Developer account. Apple offers two main options: Individual and Corporate (Organization). The choice is not just a formality — it affects how your app is listed, who can manage it, and how much you pay.

In this guide we break down everything you need to know about both account types so you can make the right choice for your project.

What Is an Individual Apple Developer Account?

An Individual account is registered under a personal name — that of a real person. When your app appears in the App Store, it will be published under your personal name as the developer. This type is designed for solo developers, freelancers, and small independent projects.

Key features of Individual accounts:

• Registered to a single person (natural individual)
• App Store listing shows the developer's personal name
• Cannot add team members or sub-accounts
• Lower barrier to entry — no business registration required
• Annual fee: $99/year (same as Corporate)

What Is a Corporate (Organization) Apple Developer Account?

A Corporate account, officially called an Organization account by Apple, is registered under a legal business entity — a company, LLC, corporation, etc. It gives you a branded developer name in the App Store and allows multiple team members to collaborate under one account.

Key features of Corporate accounts:

• Registered to a legal entity (company/organization)
• App Store listing shows the company name
• Supports team management with roles and permissions
• Required for apps published by a company brand
• Requires D-U-N-S Number for verification
• Annual fee: $99/year (same as Individual)

Individual vs Corporate: Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	Individual	Corporate
Registered to	Person	Legal entity
App Store name	Personal name	Company name
Team members	✗ No	✓ Yes
Roles & permissions	✗ No	✓ Yes
Business registration required	✗ No	✓ Yes (D-U-N-S)
Annual cost	$99/year	$99/year
Best for	Solo devs, freelancers	Teams, agencies, studios
Our price	$350	$650

When to Choose an Individual Account

An Individual account is the right choice when:

• You are a solo developer building personal or indie projects
• You don't need to share access with a team
• Publishing under your own name is acceptable
• You want the fastest and simplest setup
• Your app doesn't require a company brand in the App Store

When to Choose a Corporate Account

A Corporate account makes more sense when:

• You run a company or agency with multiple developers
• Your brand needs to appear as the developer name in the App Store
• You need to assign roles (Admin, Developer, Marketing, etc.) to team members
• You are building apps for clients who expect a professional business entity
• You want to separate personal identity from the product

The D-U-N-S Number: What You Need to Know

Corporate accounts require a D-U-N-S Number — a unique identifier assigned by Dun & Bradstreet to businesses. Apple uses this to verify that your organization is legitimate. If your company doesn't have one yet, you can request it for free, but the process can take 1–2 weeks.

This is one reason why buying a ready-made Corporate account is popular — it saves weeks of bureaucratic waiting and lets you start publishing immediately.

What About Account Renewal?

Both Individual and Corporate accounts must be renewed annually at $99/year. If a subscription lapses, your apps may be removed from the App Store within 30 days. We offer account renewal for $200 — you pay only after the renewal is confirmed successful.

Summary: Which One Should You Buy?

The decision comes down to two things: who is publishing and how you work.

• Solo developer or indie project → Individual ($350)
• Team, agency, or branded company product → Corporate ($650)

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