DUNS NUMBER REGISTRATION

Get a DUNS Number for Your Company — Managed End-to-End

A DUNS number is a unique 9-digit business identifier issued by Dun & Bradstreet. Companies use it to verify a business location, build a business profile, and meet requests from importers, platforms, partners, or regulatory systems.

If your importer, marketplace, business partner, or FDA food facility registration process requires a company identifier, REGISTRO-FDA.US can help you obtain your DUNS number through a managed, expedited process. We handle the request end-to-end so your company can move faster and avoid delays. After you complete the form, we review your information and send the secure payment link by email.

Who Needs a DUNS Number?

A DUNS number may be useful if your company needs to prove that it is a real, verifiable business. Companies often request a DUNS number when they need it for:

  • Exporting to the United States when an importer, distributor, or partner asks for business verification.
  • FDA food facility registration when the company chooses to use a DUNS number as its Unique Facility Identifier.
  • Marketplaces, platforms, or vendor systems that ask for a company identifier.
  • Business credit, B2B verification, or supplier onboarding.
  • International business relationships where the buyer wants to confirm company information before doing business.

A DUNS number does not replace your tax ID, FDA registration, FEI number, or other regulatory obligations. It is a company identifier issued by Dun & Bradstreet.

The FDA Angle: How a DUNS Number Can Be Used for Food Facility Registration

The FDA accepts a DUNS number as the Unique Facility Identifier, or UFI, for food facility registration.

This is important for food companies because the DUNS number can help identify the business location connected to the facility registration. However, the DUNS number itself is not issued by the FDA.

Simple difference:

  • DUNS number: A company or location identifier issued by Dun & Bradstreet.
  • FEI number: An FDA Establishment Identifier connected to FDA systems.
  • UFI: The role the identifier plays in FDA food facility registration.

A DUNS number can be used as the UFI, but that does not mean the DUNS number is the FDA registration itself.

For full food facility registration support, see how FDA food facility registration works.

How REGISTRO-FDA.US Helps

REGISTRO-FDA.US manages the DUNS request process for companies that need the number quickly and correctly.

Our process is designed for international businesses, exporters, and companies that cannot afford delays caused by missing information, name mismatches, or incomplete business records.

We help by:

  • Checking if your company may already have a DUNS number.
  • Reviewing the company information before submission.
  • Preparing the data in the format needed for the request.
  • Managing the expedited request through the official Dun & Bradstreet process.
  • Following up on the request until the number is delivered.
  • Providing guidance on how the DUNS number may be used as a UFI for FDA food facility registration, when applicable.

Dun & Bradstreet issues the DUNS number. REGISTRO-FDA.US manages and assists with the process on your behalf.

What Is Included

Your DUNS number service includes:

  • Company eligibility check.
  • Review of your business name, address, country, contact details, and supporting information.
  • Search to help determine if a DUNS number may already exist for your company.
  • Preparation of the request.
  • Managed expedited DUNS process.
  • Follow-up during the process.
  • Delivery of the DUNS number once available.
  • Internal confirmation for your records.
  • FDA-UFI guidance if your company needs the DUNS number for food facility registration.

This service is built for companies that want a clear process, one point of contact, and a faster path than handling the request alone.

Transparent Pricing — You Pay for Speed

DUNS Number — Managed Expedited Service

$245 USD

HOW IT WORKS

How the DUNS process works

Step 1

Complete the DUNS Form

Start by submitting your company information through our DUNS form. We need the company name, address, country, contact person, and basic business details.

Step 2

Make Your Payment

After we review your information, we send you a secure payment link by email. Once your payment is confirmed, we start the expedited process right away.

Step 3

You Receive Your DUNS Number

Once the number is available, we send it to you with confirmation for your internal records. If you need it for FDA food facility registration, we guide you on how it fits into that process.

Why Choose REGISTRO-FDA.US?

Speed — The standard process may take up to 30 business days. Our managed expedited process is designed to be completed in under 15 business days.

Transparent Pricing — The price is clear: $245 USD for the managed expedited DUNS process.

Done for You — You do not have to figure out the process alone. We review, prepare, manage, and follow up on the request.

International Support — We work with companies from many countries that need U.S. market access, FDA support, importer onboarding, or business verification.

FDA Context When Needed — If your company needs the DUNS number because of FDA food facility registration, we help you understand how it works as a UFI without confusing it with FDA registration or FEI.

DUNS, FEI, and UFI — What Is the Difference?

These identifiers are often confused, but they are not the same.

DUNS Number

  • Issued by Dun & Bradstreet.
  • Identifies a business location.
  • Used for business verification, vendor onboarding, credit profile, platforms, and as a UFI for FDA food facility registration.

FEI Number

  • Connected to FDA systems.
  • Used by FDA to identify establishments in certain regulatory contexts.
  • Not the same as a DUNS number.

UFI

  • Means Unique Facility Identifier.
  • For FDA food facility registration, the DUNS number can serve as the UFI.
  • UFI is a role. DUNS is the identifier that can be used for that role.

Important: A DUNS number does not replace FDA registration. It does not replace an FEI number. It does not replace an EIN, tax ID, or import permit.

To learn more about what a DUNS number is used for, read our full guide.

Reviewed by the REGISTRO-FDA.US Compliance Team

Content reviewed by REGISTRO-FDA.US Compliance Team.

REGISTRO-FDA.US works with international companies that need help obtaining and managing a DUNS number for exporting, FDA food facility registration, marketplace verification, and other business requirements.

Disclaimer: REGISTRO-FDA.US is a private consulting firm and is not affiliated with the FDA or with Dun & Bradstreet. This page is for educational and service information only and is not legal advice.

DUNS Number FAQ

No. The FDA does not require a DUNS number. However, the FDA accepts a DUNS number as the Unique Facility Identifier, or UFI, for food facility registration. However, the DUNS number itself is not issued by the FDA, and it is not the same as FDA registration.

The standard process through Dun & Bradstreet may take up to 30 business days when handled on your own. Through our managed expedited process, the DUNS number is typically completed in under 15 business days through our specialist agents.

The standard DUNS request through Dun & Bradstreet may be free, but it can take longer and you must manage the process yourself. Our $245 USD service is for the managed expedited process, including preparation, follow-up, and end-to-end support.

No. A DUNS number is issued by Dun & Bradstreet and identifies a business location. An FEI number is connected to FDA systems. They are different identifiers.

Many platforms and business systems may request a DUNS number for company verification. Requirements can change, so always confirm the current requirement with the platform before you start.

It depends on the reason you need it. An FEI number and a DUNS number are not the same. If your importer, platform, partner, or FDA food facility registration process asks for a DUNS number or UFI, you may still need one even if you already have an FEI.

Dun & Bradstreet issues the DUNS number. Depending on the process and available records, you may receive confirmation of the number for your internal use. The most important item is the valid DUNS number connected to your company information.

Need a DUNS Number Quickly?

REGISTRO-FDA.US can manage the request end-to-end through the official expedited Dun & Bradstreet process. Complete the form first — after we receive your information, we will send you the next steps and the secure payment link by email.

REGISTRO-FDA.US is a private consulting firm and is not affiliated with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or Dun & Bradstreet. This page is for educational and service information only and is not legal advice.