Overview

International business ID issued by Tokyo Shoko Research. Required for Apple Developer, Microsoft for Startups, AWS Activate, Google for Startups, and some fintech corporate verifications. Free when applied through Apple.

Schedule

Event-triggered: Obtain when needed (optional)

Applicability

• Applicable to: Kabushiki Kaisha (KK), Godo Kaisha (GK)

Authority

Additional Details

The D-U-N-S Number is a 9-digit international business identifier managed by Dun & Bradstreet. In Japan, TSR (Tokyo Shoko Research) handles issuance. Common uses: • Apple Developer Program (required for organization enrollment) • Microsoft for Startups (startup credits) • AWS Activate (startup AWS credits) • Google for Startups / Google Cloud partner programs • Some fintech and payment service corporate verifications • Credit verification for international business transactions How to obtain: • For Apple Developer → apply free through Apple's D-U-N-S lookup page (recommended — avoids TSR's paid report upsell) • Direct to TSR → the number itself is free, but they may pressure you to purchase a paid credit report (tens of thousands of yen) Takes 1–2 weeks. Getting it early makes applying for various startup programs smoother.