Hey everyone,
I'm in a bit of a frustrating situation and wanted to see if anyone has been through something similar.
I previously bought access to an existing Apple Developer account from a third party. I know that wasn't a great idea.
I uploaded my own VPN app to TestFlight, and it's currently waiting for external review.
I also tried notarizing the macOS version of my VPN app, but kept getting error 7000 ("Team is not yet configured for notarization"). Later, I tried notarizing a simple HelloWorld app and got the same error.
Shortly after that, Apple disabled the account, saying potentially suspicious software had been signed with its Developer ID certificate.
Apple is now asking for identity and company documents that I can't provide, since the account was originally set up by someone else.
At this point, I've pretty much given up on that account.
My main concern is what happens next.
I'm setting up my own legitimate US LLC and plan to enroll in the Apple Developer Program using my company's real information.
Has anyone been in a similar situation?
Could Apple flag or terminate my new company account because I previously used the disabled account?
Would submitting the same app under my new company cause problems, even though it was never released on the App Store?
Has anyone successfully published an app through a new legitimate company after a previous developer account was disabled?
I'm not trying to recover the old account or get around any restrictions. I just want to know whether my past mistake could permanently affect my ability to publish my own apps.
Any real-world experiences would be really helpful. Thanks!