To get started with the Apple Developer Program, you'll need to complete the registration steps and provide the necessary information. Please note that there is an annual enrollment fee of $99 USD, which is separate from your Walla Branded App payment.
You will need to complete the following in a timely manner as we get started on this collaborative process.
Before signing up for your Apple Developer Account, be sure to complete the following steps
Step 1: Create a business website
Make sure your business has a publicly accessible website with a domain name that matches your business name.
Step 2: Use a business email address
Apple doesn't accept personal email addresses like Gmail. Connect a business email to your domain. Info@yourstudioname.com would be accepted but, yourstudioname@gmail.com would not be accepted.
Step 3: Legal entity registration
Register your business as a legal entity, following Apple's guidelines for developer accounts. To join the Apple Developer Program, your business must be registered as a formal legal entity, (ie. corporation, LLC). Sole proprietorships or use of DBA or trade names are not accepted by Apple.
Step 4: Register for a D-U-N-S number
Obtain a D-U-N-S number for your business to establish credibility.
What is a D-U-N-S number?
A D-U-N-S Number is a unique identifier for your business that's often required for various business activities, including enrolling in the Apple Developer Program.
Start the registration process here: D-U-N-S Number Registration
👉 It will take at least one week for your D-U-N-S number to be registered.
Look Up a D-U-N-S Number
If you're unsure whether your business already has a D-U-N-S Number, you can look it up using the following link: D-U-N-S Number Lookup. This tool allows you to search for your company's D-U-N-S Number using your business details.
Set up an Apple ID and enable 2-Factor Authentication
You'll need an Apple ID to enroll in the Apple Developer Program. If you don't already have one, or if you prefer to create a separate Apple ID for your business, you can do so at Apple's Apple ID account page. Make sure to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for added security.
Remember that the Apple ID you use for registering in the Apple Developer Program will be the same one used for billing, login, and important developer account communications. It's a good practice to create a dedicated Apple ID for your business to keep things separate and organized.
Initiate Apple Developer Enrollment
First, initiate the enrollment process by following these steps:
Visit Apple's Enrollment Page
Select Start Your Enrollment and log in with your Apple ID
Choose "Company/Organization" from the drop-down and click Continue
Enter your legal entity name and D-U-N-S number
Complete remaining fields and note the Tax ID/National ID box is optional.
Verify your legal authority to sign. Apple will get in touch with either you or a senior employee in your organization for confirmation, depending on your selection.
Click Continue
Double-check your info, then click Submit
You'll get an email confirming receipt, and another after verification is done
Next, confirm your enrollment and submit payment information
Once Apple has completed the verification of your registration information, you will receive an enrollment acceptance email sent to the Apple ID used during the initial signup steps. Find the email, then open the email and click "Review Now.". Follow the on-screen prompts to proceed with your developer program payment.
Invite Walla to Your Apple Developer Account
Click the blue + button.
Fill out the New User form with the following info
First Name: WallaLast Name: Design
Email: appadmin@hellowalla.com
Check the Admin role and ensure "Access to Certificates, Identifiers, and Profiles" is selected
Click Invite
Apple will email an invitation to Walla using the email address you provided.
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