The process of transitioning an application on the Apple App Store from an individual developer account to an organization account involves changing the legal entity associated with the app. This change reflects a shift in ownership and responsibility from a personal entity to a registered business or organization. For example, if a sole proprietor initially published an app but later incorporated their business, they would need to undertake this account conversion.
This account conversion is crucial for several reasons. It establishes clear legal separation between the developer’s personal assets and the app’s liabilities. It also facilitates team collaboration, as multiple individuals within the organization can be granted access to manage the app and its associated data. Furthermore, many organizations require this structure for regulatory compliance, tax purposes, and to align with their internal governance policies. Historically, this transition was often a cumbersome manual process, but Apple has streamlined it through the App Store Connect platform.
