Create an Apple Developer Account for sole proprietorship

Please note that the name of the account holder must match the name on the business registration. Since we need to submit the business registration as proof when publishing, there must be a match here. Apple will not allow the app to be published otherwise.

1. Create an Apple account (Apple ID)

To create an iOS app, an Apple Developer Account is required - this must be created at https://account.apple.com/account. If you already have a business Apple account (Apple ID) whose details match your business registration, you can skip this step.

Please note: Apple attaches importance to company-related email addresses, i.e. with endings like @hotmail.de and @web.de there could be problems. So ideally you should use a mail address with @*your-company*.de.

1.1. Open the link: https://account.apple.com/account

1.2. Enter your first name, last name, country, date of birth, email address, password, and phone number.

1.3. You will then need to verify your account using a code:

a. once via email,
b. once via SMS or phone call.

You must provide your own phone number here. Due to two-factor authentication (2FA), our app team will call you once we receive your app form (third link in the email). Without the completed app form, we cannot create your app. Please don’t forget this.

2. Sign in to Apple Developer

Go to https://developer.apple.com/account and sign in with the Apple ID that will later be used to publish the app.

If necessary, set up two-factor authentication (if not already done) - Apple will guide you through the process.

3. Activate the Apple Developer Program

3.1. Click on the highlighted area.

3.2. Click “I’m not interested” unless you want to receive the Apple newsletter.

3.3. You will be redirected to the homepage - select “Enroll today”.

3.4. Choose “Continue enrollment on the web”.

3.5. Enter the missing information: first name, last name, phone number, and the address from your business registration.

3.6. Select “Individual / Sole Proprietor” if your restaurant is registered as a sole proprietorship.

If it is a company (e.g. LLC or similar), refer to the appropriate guide.

Click “Continue”.

4. Apple Developer Program License Agreement

You will be asked to accept the Apple Developer Program License Agreement.
Review the agreement and click “Agree”.

5. Pay for the Apple Developer Program

5.1. If everything goes smoothly, you will be redirected to payment (the license costs €99 per year).

- Sometimes Apple needs time to review your data - in that case, you will receive an email when you can proceed with payment.

Then sign in again at https://developer.apple.com/account and click on the highlighted area.

5.2. Continue with the payment. Check the box (1) and then click “Purchase” (2).

Ideally, enable “Automatic Renewal” (1). Otherwise, your partnership with Apple will end automatically after one year and your app will be removed from the App Store.

5.3. You will then be redirected to the App Store, where you need to log in again with your Apple ID.

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5.4. Select your payment method and enter your payment details.

Once completed, your application will be processed by Apple. Approval of your account may take a few days.

If you haven’t filled out the app form for us yet, here is the link: APP FORM

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