Developer Account FAQs

Find frequently asked questions relating to developer accounts here.

Q: What is a developer account?
A: A developer account allows you to distribute your applications through official channels like the App Store or Google Play Store. The account is set up in a way that means you are the owner of the application, however, the Equiem mobile team are admins so we can manage feature releases and updates on your behalf.

Q: Why do I need a developer account?
A: We are unable to release multiple versions of the same app under our developer account, therefore, for White Label Apps, this must be under the customer name.

Q: What is a D-U-N-S number?
A: A D-U-N-S (Data Universal Numbering System) number is a unique nine-digit identifier for businesses, issued by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), a company specializing in business information and analytics. The D-U-N-S number is widely used for identifying and tracking a company's credit history and financial performance.

Q: Can Equiem create a developer account for me?
A: In short, no. As part of the process, Apple and Google terms and conditions must be read and accepted, and we are unable to do this on your behalf. In addition, as part of the verification process, a key contact from the registration process must be confirmed as working for your organisation.

Q: How much does a developer account cost?
A: An Apple developer account requires an annual fee of $99. A Google developer account requires a one-off fee of $25

Q: If we don’t have a corporate card to pay for the developer account, can Equiem help?

A: Yes, please contact the Equiem team if you need assistance paying for the developer account on a one-off basis. We will invoice this fee back to you, please provide any relevant invoicing details e.g. PO number when agreeing this with the Equiem team.

Q: My organization does not have a website, what do I do?

A: If your property or portfolio has a website, you could try updating the copyright, footer or legal policies to include your organization’s name. You will also need an email address connected to your property or portfolio’s website.

Q: My organization Google verification failed because the name on the document did not match, what do I do?

A: The document name on your certificate of incorporation or VAT registration needs to exactly match the organization used for your developer account. If your organization has had a change of name since it was incorporated, merge the change of name document and the document you’re using for verification purposes into a single PDF.

Q: My organization is a Trust, what do I do?

A: Providing your organization has a D-U-N-S number and a person who can enter the organization into legal agreements there should be no problem creating a developer account. Speak to your trustees to agree who can action this on your behalf.

Q: What do I need to do for the Digital Services Act on my Apple Developer Account?

A: On your Apple developer account you need to indicate whether your organization is a trader or a non-trader - this will determine the information that is displayed alongside your app in the app store. You can learn more here. We will not be able to release your app to the App Store without this step being completed on your account. Equiem is unable to provide advice on whether your organization is a trader or not.

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