Merchant Onboarding
The developer dashboard now includes a Merchant Account tab. To begin the merchant onboarding process, select this tab, select Set Up Merchant Account, and follow the on-screen instructions.
After you complete the onboarding process, you must wait for approval. The verification process can take several days, and you may be asked to provide additional information. You will receive an email when the application is approved.
Supported Countries for Developers
The Connect IQ™ monetization system is available to developers with legal entities in the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and most of the European Union. If you do not live or are not incorporated in any of the following countries, you cannot sign up for the monetization system:
| Region | Countries |
|---|---|
| North America | United States1 and Canada |
| Europe | Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom2 |
| APAC | Australia and Singapore |
Program Fee
During the onboarding process, you are asked to pay the program fee. This is an annual, non-refundable fee of $100 USD.
Business Entities
The Connect IQ monetization system recognizes both sole proprietors and organizations. When asked to select your business entity type, select Individual/Sole Proprietor if you are signing up as an individual, and are not part of an incorporated company. If you are a partnership or a corporation, select Organization.
After you begin receiving payouts, you cannot change your business entity type without contacting ConnectIQAppStoreAdmin@garmin.com. Changing your business entity type after payouts are received will have implications on tax reporting for the year.
Legal Documentation
You must provide legal information to verify your business. The required legal documentation includes photo identification, proof of address, proof of tax information, VAT documentation, and other information based on your legal entity type.
| Business Type | Identification |
|---|---|
| Individuals and Sole Proprietors | Photo ID, proof of national ID number, proof of residential address, proof of individual tax ID, and proof of industry |
| Sole Proprietorship | Constitutional document, proof of address, and proof of industry |
| Organization | Registration document, proof of address, proof of industry, proof of ownership, proof of tax information, and VAT document |
Tax Documentation
To finish enrollment, you must provide tax documentation. The required tax documentation varies by country of incorporation. The system requires different forms of documentation based on your home or business address.