DUNS Number Registration for Indian Businesses
A D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit identifier that Dun & Bradstreet assigns to a business location. Apple, app stores and many global buyers ask for it. DUNS number registration takes up to 30 business days, and we prepare your details so the request goes in clean.
What it is
A D-U-N-S Number identifies a business, not a person. Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) assigns it, and it links to a business profile that overseas buyers, platforms and lenders can look up. The number itself carries no credit information.
D&B assigns numbers at the level of each location. A head office and every branch each get a different D-U-N-S Number. For India, D&B states that it is the sole and exclusive entity authorised to manage D-U-N-S registration, so no agent, including us, can issue one or guarantee it. What we do is prepare your information, match it to your MCA records and guide the request through to the number.
Who it applies to
You are enrolling as an organisation
You sell to or supply global buyers
You want a verified business profile
Why it matters
Keeps enrolment moving
Builds a checkable identity
Costs you nothing from D&B for Apple use
Documents required
Entity proof
- Certificate of Incorporation or LLP registration certificate
- PAN of the entity
- Legal name exactly as on the MCA record
Location details
- Registered office and operating addresses
- Mailing address, if different
- Landline or mobile and business email
Applicant details
- Name and designation of the director or executive officer applying
- Number of employees at the location
- Any trade names used (DBA)
How it works
Check whether you already have one
Here is the catch: many incorporated companies already sit in the D&B database. We search by legal name and address first, so you do not create a duplicate.
Match your legal details
We compare name, address and entity type with the Certificate of Incorporation and the MCA V3 portal master data. One mismatched word is the usual reason enrolment fails.
Prepare and submit the request
We fill the data sheet for your approval. A registered executive officer of the business then submits the request on the D&B India site, and we sit with you through it.
Follow up and confirm
We track the request, answer D&B’s verification queries and check the number against your profile once it arrives. If your address or name changes later, we help you file an update.
DUNS number vs other business IDs
People mix these up, so here is the short version.
| ID | Issued by | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| D-U-N-S Number | Dun & Bradstreet | Identifies a business location for global platforms and buyers |
| CIN or LLPIN | Registrar of Companies, on the MCA V3 portal | Identifies the company or LLP in India |
| GSTIN | GST portal | Identifies a GST registration for tax |
| LEI | Authorised LEI issuers | Identifies an entity in financial transactions. See our Legal Entity Identifier service. |
Timelines
Up to 30 business days
Apple requests: about a week
After a change: two business days
What happens if you skip or get it wrong
Enrolment gets stuck
Duplicate numbers pile up
You may pay a middleman
Frequently asked questions
What is a DUNS number?
A D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit identifier that Dun & Bradstreet assigns to a business. It is given per location, so a branch has its own number. It carries no credit score; it links to a business profile that buyers and platforms can check. We help you apply correctly and keep your details consistent.
How long does DUNS number registration take in India?
D&B India says registration may take up to 30 business days for any entity. Apple Developer requests get expedited, free handling within about five business days, plus up to two business days for the data to reach Apple. Delays usually come from name or address mismatches, which we check before you apply.
Is a DUNS number free?
For Apple Developer enrolment, Apple states that D&B assigns the number at no cost. D&B does sell paid business information products, but you do not need one to receive a number. If a website asks you to pay for the number itself, check with us first. Our fee covers preparation and follow-up only.
Can a sole proprietor or an individual get a DUNS number?
Apple does not require a D-U-N-S Number for individual enrolment, and it does not accept sole proprietorships as legal entities for organisation enrolment. A sole proprietor can enrol as an individual instead. If you want organisation enrolment, a company or LLP is the clean route, and we can incorporate one for you.
Who can apply for the number?
D&B says the person registering must be a current registered executive officer of the company. In a company that is usually a director. We prepare the data sheet and guide you step by step, but the request is made on your authority. You stay in control of what is submitted.
Does every branch need a separate DUNS number?
Yes. D&B assigns a different D-U-N-S Number to every branch office of every organisation. Apple, however, does not accept branches for organisation enrolment, so use the headquarters number for that. For other buyers, we help you decide which locations need profiles.
Why does Apple say my organisation is not a legal entity?
This usually means D&B lists your business under a different legal status or has not verified it yet. Use the legal name exactly as registered, keep your incorporation papers ready and ask D&B to verify. We compare your details with MCA records first, so this is rarely a surprise.
Do I need to renew a DUNS number?
A standalone D-U-N-S Number does not need renewal, but D&B expects the business information to be verified every year. If your name, address or phone changes, ask D&B to update the profile. We help you request the update and confirm that the change shows up.
What it costs
Our fee plus the government fee that applies to your case, quoted before you commit. Tell us the situation and we will price it exactly.
There is no government fee for the number itself on the Apple route, since D&B assigns it at no cost for Apple enrolment. Our fee is for preparation, entity matching and follow-up.
Ready to begin?
Tell us your legal name and where the number is needed, and we will prepare the request.