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DUNS Number Registration

Give your business a globally recognized identity.

A DUNS Number (Data Universal Numbering System) is a unique nine-digit identifier issued by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) that establishes your business as a distinct, verifiable entity in the world's largest commercial database. It's the identifier banks, government agencies, global marketplaces, and enterprise partners check before they trust — or fund — your business.

From government contracts and export documentation to app-store publisher accounts and international trade credit, a growing list of gatekeepers now require a DUNS Number before they'll even open a file on your company. Getting it right the first time — with accurate, matching business data — avoids weeks of delay and profile-mismatch rejections.

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Use Cases

Who actually needs a DUNS Number?

A DUNS Number isn't only for exporters. Here's the full range of businesses and situations where an active D&B identity becomes essential, not optional.

Exporters & Importers

Required for customs documentation, international trade credit checks, and being discoverable by overseas buyers and suppliers.

Most Common

Government Contractors

Mandatory for vendor registration on federal and state procurement portals before you can bid on or be awarded a public contract.

App & Marketplace Publishers

Apple Developer Enterprise accounts and several enterprise marketplaces verify your organization using a matched DUNS Number before approval.

Businesses Seeking Trade Credit

Lenders and suppliers pull your D&B business credit file — tied to your DUNS Number — before extending payment terms or financing.

Enterprise Vendors & Suppliers

Large corporations increasingly require a DUNS Number to onboard new vendors into their procurement and supply-chain systems.

Startups Raising Institutional Capital

Investors and grant bodies often check a verified business identity as part of due-diligence before disbursing funds.

Franchises & Multi-Location Businesses

Each branch or subsidiary can carry its own linked DUNS Number, giving partners a clear view of your corporate family structure.

Grant & Research Applicants

Universities, non-profits, and research bodies require an active DUNS Number to apply for institutional and government grants.

The Process

From application to an active DUNS Number, in eight steps

Here's exactly how your business data moves from a submitted request into a verified, searchable record inside the D&B database.

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1

Business Profile Assessment

We confirm whether your business already has a DUNS Number on file, since D&B assigns only one per legal entity to avoid duplicate records.

2

Data Collection & Standardization

Legal name, trading name, address, phone number, and ownership details are gathered and formatted exactly as they appear on official records.

3

Application Submission

Your request is filed through the appropriate D&B channel for your country, selecting the correct entity and registration type.

4

Database Cross-Matching

D&B's systems scan its global database for an existing match against your business name, address, and phone number.

5

Entity Verification

Where no match exists, D&B verifies your business is genuinely operating, sometimes via a confirmation call or supporting document.

6

DUNS Number Allocation

A unique nine-digit DUNS Number is generated and permanently linked to your business's D&B record.

7

Business Profile Goes Live

Your D&B business profile becomes searchable, ready to be referenced on contracts, portals, and credit applications.

8

Ongoing Profile Support

We help you update, correct, or expand your D&B profile as your business grows, keeping the record accurate over time.

Eligibility

Who can apply for a DUNS Number?

D&B's requirements are lighter than company registration itself, but accuracy matters more than paperwork volume — here's the baseline every applicant needs to meet.

An Operating Legal Entity

Any registered company, LLP, sole proprietorship, non-profit, or government body actively conducting business can apply.

Verifiable Business Address

A physical, traceable business address that matches official incorporation or tax records exactly.

Consistent Legal Business Name

The name submitted must match your registration certificate — mismatches are the single biggest cause of application delay.

Reachable Business Phone Number

A working number D&B can use to confirm the business is genuinely operating, if verification is required.

No Existing DUNS Number

Since D&B issues only one DUNS Number per entity, we first confirm your business hasn't already been assigned one.

Authorized Applicant

The request should come from an owner, director, or authorized representative empowered to confirm the business's details.

Paperwork

Documents you'll need to keep handy

DUNS registration is data-driven rather than document-heavy — but every detail must match your official records exactly to avoid a mismatch rejection.

Certificate of Incorporation

Proof your legal entity exists

Registered Business Address

Matching your incorporation record

Business Phone Number

An active, verifiable line

Authorized Signatory ID

Owner, director, or representative

Nature of Business

Industry & activity description

Employee Count

Approximate headcount at the site

Annual Turnover Estimate

Approximate revenue figure

Parent/Subsidiary Details

If part of a larger corporate group

Why It's Worth It

What an active DUNS Number actually buys you

Beyond ticking a compliance box, a verified D&B identity changes how fast doors open for your business — and how much others are willing to trust you.

Instant Business Credibility

A recognized identifier signals legitimacy to partners worldwide

Access to Trade Credit

Build a D&B credit file that suppliers and lenders can check

Eligibility for Government Contracts

A mandatory prerequisite on most public procurement portals

Global Trade Readiness

Simplifies customs, export documentation, and cross-border deals

Marketplace & Platform Approval

Required by several enterprise app stores and B2B platforms

Faster Vendor Onboarding

Large enterprises can verify you in their supply-chain systems instantly

Free to Obtain

D&B does not charge a fee for issuing a standard DUNS Number

Lifetime Validity

Issued once and retained for the life of the business entity

After Registration

Keeping your DUNS profile accurate, year after year

Getting the number is step one — an outdated or inconsistent D&B profile can still cost you a contract. Here's what keeps it in good standing.

Address & Contact Updates

Every office relocation or phone number change should be reflected in your D&B record promptly.

Financial Data Refresh

Updated turnover and employee-count figures keep your business credit file relevant to lenders and partners.

Corporate Structure Changes

Mergers, acquisitions, or new subsidiaries should be linked correctly within the D&B hierarchy.

Legal Name Changes

A rebrand or legal name change must be updated to avoid a mismatch during future verifications.

Dispute & Correction Requests

Incorrect third-party data on your profile can be formally disputed and corrected with D&B.

Periodic Profile Review

An annual check of your public D&B listing catches drift before a partner or lender notices it first.

Why Hisho & Kanri

DUNS registration handled by people who do this daily

We've filed enough D&B applications across India, Singapore, and Malaysia to know exactly which data mismatches cause delays — and how to avoid them upfront.

Data-Accuracy Specialists

We cross-check every field against your official records before submission.

Faster Turnaround

Fewer rejections mean your DUNS Number is issued in days, not weeks.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden charges — you know exactly what our service covers upfront.

Full Status Visibility

You're updated at every stage, from submission to profile activation.

Dedicated Support

One point of contact from your first call through profile activation and beyond.

Secure Data Handling

Your business and identity data are handled under strict confidentiality.

FAQ

Common questions about DUNS Number registration

Can't find your question here? Use the form alongside this page and we'll answer it directly.

It's a unique nine-digit identifier issued by Dun & Bradstreet that distinguishes your business within their global commercial database.

No — your incorporation number comes from a government registrar, while the DUNS Number is a separate identifier issued by the private company Dun & Bradstreet.

D&B does not charge for a standard DUNS Number; our fee covers data preparation, submission, and follow-up to avoid rejection.

Typically around 5 working days when data matches cleanly on the first attempt, though verification calls can extend this in some cases.

Legal business name, registered address, phone number, nature of business, and authorized signatory details — see the Documents section above.

Generally one DUNS Number is issued per legal entity, though each separate branch, subsidiary, or physical location can carry its own linked number.

Yes, as long as the business is operating and has a verifiable name, address, and contact number that D&B can confirm.

D&B's system may match your details against an existing record — we help you retrieve or link to that number instead of filing a fresh one.

Address, turnover, headcount, or ownership changes can be submitted as an update request — see the Maintenance section above.

Because we catch data mismatches before submission, track your application status for you, and stay on to help maintain your profile long after activation.