diff --git a/build.gradle.kts b/build.gradle.kts
index 6656e00e49..8df6e48fe5 100644
--- a/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/build.gradle.kts
@@ -214,9 +214,9 @@ subprojects {
             }
         }
 
-        afterEvaluate {
-            apply<MavenPublishPlugin>()
+        apply<MavenPublishPlugin>()
 
+        afterEvaluate {
             configure<MavenPublishBaseExtension> {
                 assignAarTypes()
             }