Developer Verification
Developer verification is required to publish paid extensions (one_time or subscription pricing). It establishes your identity for payout purposes and ensures compliance with EU VAT and anti-money-laundering regulations.
When verification is required
| Scenario | Verification required |
|---|---|
| Free extension, private visibility | No |
| Free extension, public visibility | No |
| Paid extension (any visibility) | Yes |
Verification steps
Complete verification in the extension dashboard under Account → Developer Verification.
Step 1: Choose account type
| Type | For |
|---|---|
| Individual | Solo developers, hobbyists, freelancers |
| Business | Companies, studios, registered businesses |
Step 2: Provide identity information
Individual:
- Legal first and last name
- Date of birth
- Country of residence
- Address
Business:
- Company legal name
- Company registration number
- Country of registration
- Registered address
- Representative name and date of birth (the person submitting verification)
Step 3: Tax information
Every payout is documented by a self-billed credit note (Gutschrift) that Lumio issues on your behalf; its VAT is derived from your tax details. The form asks for your tax number (Steuernummer), your VAT ID and — for developers in Germany — whether you are a small business under § 19 UStG.
| You are | A payout needs |
|---|---|
| In Germany, small business | Tax number or VAT ID, and "small business: yes" (no VAT on the note) |
| In Germany, charging VAT | Tax number or VAT ID, and "small business: no" (19 % VAT added on top of your revenue share) |
| In another EU country | VAT ID (reverse charge) |
| Outside the EU | Nothing (reverse charge) |
The Tax details card on the verification page keeps these details editable after you submitted, including after approval; a change does not reset the review. Your credit notes are listed with their PDFs on the Payouts page.
Step 4: Set up payout method
Set up at least one payout method:
- Stripe Connect - connects your Stripe account for automatic payouts. Stripe's own identity verification (selfie + ID document) runs separately.
- PayPal - enter your PayPal email address. Payouts are batched monthly.
- SEPA - enter your IBAN and BIC. Payouts are batched monthly.
Step 5: Review and submit
Review your information and submit. Verification typically completes within 1–3 business days. You'll receive an email when it's approved or if additional information is needed.
Status
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
not_started | Verification not yet initiated |
pending | Submitted, awaiting review |
approved | Verified - you can publish paid extensions |
rejected | Additional information needed - see dashboard for details |
suspended | Account suspended - contact support |
Maintaining verification
Once approved, verification is ongoing. Lumio may request updated information annually or if:
- You change your payout method
- Regulatory requirements change
- Unusual transaction patterns are detected