D-U-N-S® Number in Vietnam: What Businesses Need to Know When Registering on Google Play and Apple App Store

A D-U-N-S® Number, short for Data Universal Numbering System, is a unique nine-digit business identifier developed and managed by Dun & Bradstreet. It is used to identify and distinguish business entities globally and can support business identity verification across different platforms and business processes.

Google and Apple use D-U-N-S® information as part of their organization verification processes. It helps them verify that the organization registering for a developer account corresponds to an identifiable business entity and that key business information is consistent with the organization being registered.

If a business registers for a Google Play developer account as an Organization, Google requires a D-U-N-S® Number as part of the organization verification process, subject to applicable exceptions. Businesses should therefore check whether their legal entity already has a D-U-N-S® Number before creating an Organization developer account.

Google requires developers providing certain types of products and services to register as an Organization. These include financial products and services such as banking, loans, stock trading, investment funds, cryptocurrency exchanges and cryptocurrency wallets, among other categories specified by Google. Businesses should check Google's latest developer account requirements to determine the appropriate account type.

Companies and educational institutions enrolling in the Apple Developer Program as an Organization are generally required to provide the D-U-N-S® Number associated with their legal entity, subject to Apple's applicable requirements and exceptions. Apple uses this information to verify the organization's identity and legal entity status.

A D-U-N-S® Number is associated with organization enrollment and verification. Individual enrollment follows different requirements. Businesses intending to publish an app under their legal entity should therefore carefully select the appropriate account type rather than registering as an individual solely to avoid organization verification requirements.

Yes. A business may already have a D-U-N-S® Number even if it has not previously applied for one directly. Businesses should first check their existing D-U-N-S® record to avoid creating duplicate records and to ensure that the correct legal entity is used for platform verification.

Businesses should be prepared to provide accurate information about their legal entity, including the full legal business name, registered or headquarters address, business contact details, legal structure and business registration information. Supporting corporate documentation may also be requested depending on the verification requirements.

Business information should be accurate and consistent across the relevant records. Differences in the legal entity name, address or other key information may result in additional verification or delays. Businesses should review their D-U-N-S® information before using it for developer account verification.

The business should request an update to the relevant information before proceeding with platform verification where necessary. Accurate and up to date information can help reduce mismatches during the Google Play or Apple Developer verification process.

Yes. Large organizations and corporate groups may have multiple D-U-N-S® Numbers associated with different legal entities or business locations. Businesses should identify the D-U-N-S® Number corresponding to the specific legal entity that will own the developer account.

Processing time can vary depending on the business record, information provided and whether additional verification is required. Businesses planning to create an Organization developer account should check their D-U-N-S® status early and allow sufficient time for any registration or information updates before app submission.

Where an Organization developer account is required, businesses should address D-U-N-S® requirements early in the app development and account setup process. This provides time to resolve missing, outdated or inconsistent business information before submitting the developer account or app for review.

No. A D-U-N-S® Number is a business identifier and verification reference. It does not replace an Enterprise Registration Certificate, investment registration requirements, sector specific licenses, regulatory approvals or other legal requirements applicable under Vietnamese law.

No. Platform verification and regulatory authorization are separate matters. Verification by Google or Apple allows the platforms to verify information associated with a developer or organization account. It does not constitute approval by Vietnamese authorities to conduct regulated business activities.

No. A D-U-N-S® Number serves as a business identifier. Having a D-U-N-S® Number does not, by itself, constitute certification or endorsement of a company's financial strength, creditworthiness, regulatory compliance, products or services.

No. D-U-N-S® is widely used internationally for business identification. Depending on the organization and use case, it may also support business verification in B2B relationships, international trade, supply chains, supplier onboarding and other commercial processes.

Businesses should first confirm which legal entity will own the developer account, check whether that entity already has a D-U-N-S® Number, review the accuracy of its business information and address any inconsistencies before beginning platform verification. This can help reduce avoidable delays during registration.

A D-U-N-S® Number is a unique nine-digit business identifier developed and managed by Dun & Bradstreet. The D-U-N-S® Registered™ Seal is a digital trust mark that eligible businesses can display on their website to demonstrate that their business information has been verified and is associated with a D-U-N-S® Number. The two serve different purposes: the D-U-N-S® Number identifies the business, while the D-U-N-S® Registered™ Seal provides a visible way for businesses to demonstrate their verified business identity to customers and business partners.

Following CRIF's acquisition of Dun & Bradstreet's operations in Vietnam in 2018, CRIF Vietnam became part of the D&B Worldwide Network and is the sole authorized provider of D-U-N-S® related services in Vietnam. Businesses can contact CRIF Vietnam for D-U-N-S® Number registration and verification, as well as the D-U-N-S® Registered™ Seal.

As part of the D&B Worldwide Network, CRIF Vietnam supports businesses in establishing a verified business identity for domestic and international business needs.