How to Get a DUNS Number for Apple Developer and Google Play Organization Verification in Nigeria
If you want your Nigerian company listed as the developer on the App Store or Google Play, you will likely need a DUNS number for organization verification. Individual accounts are different. Organization accounts are tied to a legal entity that Dun & Bradstreet can identify.
Short answer
Register the business with CAC, obtain a DUNS number for that entity, then complete Apple or Google organization verification using details that match your CAC and D&B records. You can handle the DUNS step yourself or use paid support.
Why both stores ask for it
Apple and Google use organization verification to reduce fake company accounts and confirm that a business developer profile maps to a real legal entity. Dun & Bradstreet's D-U-N-S number is the identifier commonly requested in those flows.
This guide focuses on the shared requirement across both stores. For store-specific landing pages, see:
Individual vs organization accounts
Individual
- publishes under a personal name
- usually does not require a DUNS number
- fine for experiments, less ideal for a company brand
Organization
- publishes under the company name
- typically requires a verified DUNS number
- what most startup founders want once the product is real
Practical sequence that avoids rework
- Confirm the legal name you want shown as the developer.
- Make sure CAC registration matches that name.
- Gather CAC certificate and status report.
- Apply for the DUNS number for that same entity.
- Wait for D&B records to be available to the store verification systems.
- Complete Apple and/or Google organization verification with matching legal details.
Name mismatches are a frequent failure point. The store form, CAC certificate, and D&B profile should read like the same company.
What the paid support covers
On Tomilola.ng, DUNS Number Registration is a paid service (₦100,000). You submit a form, I contact you, and support covers preparation and follow-up through issuance. It does not:
- enroll you in Apple or Google automatically
- guarantee store approval
- claim affiliation with Dun & Bradstreet, Apple, or Google
If you still need the underlying CAC work, use Technical Compliance Support.
After the number is issued
Keep the DUNS number with your RC/BN number and TIN. You may need it for:
- Apple organization enrollment
- Google Play business verification
- later partner or procurement forms
Allow a short buffer after issuance before retrying store verification if a system says the number is not found yet.
FAQ
Can one DUNS number cover both Apple and Google?
Yes. The number identifies the legal entity. Both stores can verify against the same company identity.
Do I need two DUNS numbers for two apps?
No. Apps under the same organization account share the company identity.
What if I only need Android for now?
You can still get the DUNS number once and reuse it when iOS organization enrollment comes later.
Is issuance guaranteed?
No. Dun & Bradstreet decides after verification.
Next step
Ready for organization verification? Submit the DUNS application form and I will contact you with next steps.