The Power of Quality Information
Your unique nine-digit GLOBAL identification sequence that tells the world you mean BUSINESS.
D&B’s Data Universal Numbering System, commonly known as the D-U-N-S® Number, was developed in 1963 to identify businesses worldwide. It is easy to obtain, simple to use.
Centrally allocated and managed by D&B, each number is unique and permanent and is issued only to commercial or entrepreneurial entities and locations.
The D-U-N-S® Number enhances your credibility as a legitimate business entity and allows you to present a more robust profile to potential partners when moving into new ventures or markets. It also allows you to integrate internal databases into a standardized format.
Why should you have a DUNS® Number?
- • It enhances the credibility of your business in the marketplace.
- • It enables potential customers, suppliers and lenders to easily identify and learn about your company.
- • It is recognized, recommended and/or required by more than 200 government, trade and industry associations around the globe, including the United Nations, the U.S. Federal Government, the Australian Government and the European Commission.
If you would like to learn more about the D&B D-U-N-S® Number or obtain one for your business, please send us an email at sales@dnb.com.ph.

