How to Create an Amazon Seller Account in 2024

As Amazon continues to grow, opportunities to build an e-commerce business by selling on the site grow as well. 

In 2023, 63% of consumers started their shopping searches on Amazon, with low product prices, free or low-cost shipping, and convenience as the reasons they chose to shop online instead of in-store. More than half of consumers shopped on Amazon weekly or more, and towards the end of the year, 67% of consumers chose to shop on Amazon for holiday gifts.

These trends indicate that the year ahead holds immense potential for ecommerce entrepreneurs in 2024. However, if you want to take advantage of the enormous opportunity Amazon represents, you must first go through the Amazon seller registration process.

So, to make sure your account is verified (giving you the chance to build a successful Amazon business), we’ll walk you through the updated process. 

This is what we’ll cover:

Want to learn more about selling on Amazon? Check out our complete guide.


How to start an Amazon business

What’s great about Amazon is that there isn’t just one way to start an Amazon business. From the business model you choose to the products you decide to sell, there are many ways to succeed on the platform.

However, the steps required to get up and running on Amazon remain the same, regardless of the type of business model and the product you choose. 

1. Decide which business model you want to use

  • Private Label: Private label is the process of a retailer rebranding/renaming a product that is already being manufactured on their own brand or label.
  • Wholesale: Wholesaling is the practice of purchasing low-cost or discounted goods in bulk in order to sell as individual units in a retail marketplace.
  • Online and/or Retail Arbitrage: Arbitrage is a method of finding low-cost or discount goods in brick-and-mortar retail stores (or on e-commerce sites) in order to resell them online.
  • Dropshipping: Dropshipping is a business model where an Amazon seller does not keep their own product inventory, but instead transfers their customers’ orders directly to the manufacturer or supplier.
  • Handmade: Amazon’s handmade sellers are people who create their own products (“by hand”) to sell on the Amazon marketplace. Examples include jewelry, accessories, home decor, and more.

2. Choose which fulfillment method you’ll use

There are pros and cons for both methods, so make sure you look closely at both to determine which one will work best for your business. You don’t have to choose one or the other, though. You can fulfill orders with both FBM and FBA.

3. Consider the product(s) you’re going to sell

If you have a product, you may be ready to go, but you should still follow this step to validate that your product will have sufficient demand on Amazon. To help you find products to sell that are high in demand, but low in competition, make sure you use a tool like Jungle Scout.

READ MORE | Amazon’s Top Product Categories

4. Apply to become an Amazon seller

More details on how to complete the Amazon seller registration process are in the next section.

5. Start sourcing your product(s)

If you’ve chosen to sell private label, you can find a manufacturer to create your product by using Jungle Scout’s Supplier Database or Alibaba.

6. Create your product listing

And once you create your listing, you can grow your Amazon sales from there!

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How to create an Amazon seller account

Once you’ve figured out what you plan on selling on Amazon, you’ll need to go through the Amazon seller registration process, which is really quite simple.

1. Go to https://sell.amazon.com

2. Click on the “Learn more” button

Next, fill out the form with your information. Based on what you submit, your business may be eligible for a dedicated Amazon account rep. If you don’t have a business website, you can put “Amazon.com” in that field. Once you submit your information, you’ll be sent to a confirmation screen.

3. Wait for an email from Amazon or sign up immediately

In this step, you can either wait to receive an email from an Amazon account representative, or sign up to start selling right away. We assume you are eager to get started, so click on Sign up!

Note: When you sign up for the professional account, you will be charged $39.99/month for the first month. For any months that you do not have any active listings, you will not be charged the $39.99 for that month. Once you have an active product for sale, you will be charged again. You can downgrade to an individual seller account at any time.

4. Enter your email and select ‘Create a New Account’

Once you’ve chosen the seller plan that is right for you, the following window will appear where you’ll be asked to enter your email address and a password (of your choosing) for your seller account.

When you’re done, click the ‘Create your Amazon account’ button.

This will take you to a second screen stating you must enter a verification code sent to your email. This is Amazon’s way of verifying the email you entered.

Once you enter the correct code, you’ll be automatically taken to this screen:

Amazon will let you know what you’ll need to complete your registration:

  • Valid government issued ID or passport
  • Recent bank account or credit card statement 
  • Chargeable credit card 
  • Mobile phone

5. Choose your ‘Business location’ and ‘Business type’

The next step in the Amazon seller registration process is to share the following information:

  • Your business location: This is the country in which your business is located. It’s extremely important that this is accurate, as Amazon will be verifying it (see step 10).
  • Your business type: You’ll be able to choose your business entity from the following options (most fall into the ‘Privately-owned’ category):
    • State-owned business
    • Publicly-owned business
    • Privately-owned business
    • Charity
    • None, I am an individual

If you don’t have a business formed just yet, choose “None, I am an individual.” If you choose this, Amazon will ask for your full name in the next step.

  • Your full name: Make sure you enter your first, middle, and last name.

Then, click the ‘Agree and continue’ button.

6. Enter your personal information

From there, you’ll be asked to provide Amazon with a number of personal details. This includes a form of identification (either your passport number or your driver’s license).

To move onto the next step, you will need to verify your phone number through a text or call. When you enter the PIN you received from Amazon, your number will be verified.  

Make sure all of your information is correct before moving on.

When you’ve entered everything, click on ‘Next’ at the bottom of the screen.

7. Enter your billing information

Your next step will be to provide Amazon with your billing information. This includes a valid bank account number and a valid credit card number. 

8. Add the information for your product(s) and Amazon store

After you supply your credit card information and it has been validated, you’ll be asked a few questions about your Amazon store and the products you plan to sell.

To move onto the next phase of the Amazon seller registration process, you’ll need to answer the following:

  • The name of your Amazon store (don’t think too much about this, you can change it in the future)
  • Whether or not you have UPC codes for your product(s) (if you’re not sure, just click “Yes”)
  • If you have any diversity certifications
  • If you are the manufacturer and/or brand owner of the product(s) you’re selling
    • If you click ‘Yes’ or ‘Some of them’ you’ll be asked: Do you own a government-registered trademark for the branded products you want to sell on Amazon?

Click the ‘Next’ button after you’ve provided the answers to those questions. 

9. Identity verification

Next, you’ll be asked to verify your identity by uploading images of your ID (license or passport) and a bank statement.

After you upload your documents, click Submit.

After submitting all of your documents, you will need to complete an Identity Verification via video call with an Amazon associate. This is so they can verify all of your documents and personal information you provided. 

Unfortunately, this is now part of the process so we suggest doing it as soon as possible so you can start selling products on Amazon. You may have an option to take a call at the end of your application. If you cannot at that time, you can schedule an appointment for a future date and time.

Once you’re verified, you’re in!

To be on the safe side, we recommend setting up 2-step verification on your account, for increased security. But, once your identity and business information have been verified, all you need to do to get started is to log into https://sellercentral.amazon.com

And this is what your seller account home screen will look like (without any sales yet, of course).

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How much does it cost to sell on Amazon?

What’s great about selling on Amazon is that you can get started without spending any money

However, if you’re planning to use the private label business model there are costs involved in order to purchase your inventory before you sell it (at a higher price). But, it may not be as expensive as you might think. 

In fact, according to a Jungle Scout survey of 3500 Amazon sellers, 16% started their businesses with less than $500 — though the average reported cost is $3,836.

Plus, regardless of your chosen fulfillment method, there will be some fees associated with your seller account. 

What are Amazon’s fees?

Here are a few of the Amazon fees that you may be required to pay as an Amazon seller:

  • Amazon referral fees: This is the fee that Amazon takes as a commission for selling on its platform. It varies from category to category but ranges between 12-40%. Most products have a 15% referral fee.
  • Individual seller fee: This is a flat $0.99 added to each sale you make on top of the referral fee. Sellers only have to pay this per-item fee if they’ve opted for an individual seller account, rather than a professional plan.
  • FBA fees: If you use Amazon’s FBA program, you’ll have to cover the shipping and handling costs for Amazon.
  • Other Amazon fees: You may also have long-term inventory storage fees (if you use Amazon FBA), media fees (if selling books, DVDs, etc), and advertising costs.

READ MORE | Amazon FBA Fees: How They Work and How to Profit as a Seller

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What else should you know before selling on Amazon?

Here are a few more Amazon-selling basics that you should know.

Amazon’s Best Sellers Rank (BSR)

Amazon organizes all of its products by giving each a Best Sellers Rank (BSR); the more popular an item (and the more sales it makes), the higher the BSR. 

In addition, departments (also called parent categories) on Amazon have their own taxonomy of BSRs, as do their sub-categories.

Selling on Amazon Prime

If you’re using Amazon’s FBA program, and you have enough inventory to spread around through its fulfillment network, then your product will qualify for Amazon Prime

Selling Prime is key to being successful on Amazon as it means your products will be shipped to customers within 2-3 days. 

Plus, you get the “Amazon Prime” badge on your listing, which means you’ll have a better chance of selling your product. Customers love fast shipping.

But if you’re selling FBM, you can still sell Prime as a Merchant Fulfilled Network seller. To do so, however, you’ll have to apply to Amazon’s Seller Fulfilled Prime program.

Training for new Amazon sellers

Here at Jungle Scout, we know that learning everything you need to know about selling on Amazon can be overwhelming. So, to help you ramp up more quickly, we have an extensive library of free resources.

In addition, if you already have a Jungle Scout subscription, you have access to our members-only Academy. It has video lessons for both beginners and advanced sellers alike. 

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Start your Amazon business

Now that you know how easy it is to go through the Amazon seller registration process, don’t waste any more time

Start your selling journey today!

If you have any questions or want to know more about how create an Amazon seller account or how to start an Amazon business, please feel free to leave a comment below.

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398 comments on “How to Create an Amazon Seller Account in 2024

  1. How do you go about sourcing and storing your product on Amazon warehouse after creating seller account? Do you have to have products ready or not necessarily?

    1. No, not necessarily. I suggest setting your account up first before purchasing any inventory. Then start sourcing for products.

  2. This is a clear and straightforward guide on how to create an Amazon seller account. The step-by-step instructions will be very helpful for anyone looking to start selling on Amazon. I appreciate the detail and the focus on choosing the right seller plan for individual needs.

  3. I just want to confirm that I am a student here in Uk if Am i allowed to create a Amazon seller account here or not ?

  4. HI Sir,
    I am from NEPAL. I want to start my amazon wholesale FBA for that I totally prepared , I have non US resident. LLC , Gmail, Website, Reseller certificate,US address, US phone number and in last I am confused how to sign up my seller account.TO sign up my seller account can i update.my US Adress or should i have update my home address .

  5. Hi

    I got some product samples and I have a question. Can I make a profile on amazon if I am going to start selling and adding product in march? Are there some extra charges? I can see I have to pay 0.99 dollars for each sale.

    Kind Regards
    Nafisa Farooq

  6. Great information again! Thanks!

    I’m UK based and in the process of setting up a new business account to start selling on Amazon. I obviously won’t have generated any statements yet in order to complete the varification process and register my seller account, how do I get around this?

    Also, should I list my business type as an “individual” even though I plan to use an LLC (Ltd. in the UK) when I start trading?

    1. Hi Richard,

      Use your personal back account to get verified. You can sign up as an individual account and change it to professional when you are ready to start selling.

  7. Hi, I am new to this and so I started the process and didn’t realize I was setting up a business account. I backed out, and am now trying to set up an individual seller’s account. First, it already had my bank account number which is more than curious, but I can’t continue the process without providing my store name. I just wanna sell some used items and this process is absolutely inept. Do you have any suggestions?

    1. Hi Eddie,

      If you just want to sell used items, Amazon may not be for you. I suggest selling used products on eBay or Facebook Marketplace. You can make your store name anything, don’t think too much about it.

    1. You can start selling on Amazon and online by selling used books and other items you have around your home. You can also attempt dropshipping (done correctly) on Amazon.

  8. I am assuming you recommend creating a new Seller account that is different from your personal account that you shop with as an individual?

    1. You can use the same email you use for your personal buying account, but to keep things separate, use a new email.

  9. Can you see roe(fish egg), worms things. If you were to sell it on prime and it takes 2-3 days. I don’t think it would go bad. I would appreciate on a feed back or advise on that. Thinking about opening an account. Thank you

    1. Hi,

      If you already have an individual account, you can easily upgrade to a professional account without additional documents.

  10. Hi
    I have a question if you have a llc with 2 member 1 own 100% and the otro 0% share
    Do you need to written the shareholder with 0% when you go for registration for a amazon buyer account

  11. Can you please confirm that I will be able to change my entity to a Private Business after I register as an Individual initially? Is that a hard process? What are the implications? Thank you so much for the info!

  12. Hi Brian,

    I am based in the Netherlands and I want to sell on Amazon USA. It would be great if you could help me with the following details?

    Do I need to have an LLC registered in the US?

    While signing up, when it comes to entering the business address details, do I need to enter the Netherlands address or the US LLC address?

    Do I need Netherlands bank account details or USA bank account details?

    Is that necessary to do a brand registry? if so, at what stage do I need to do it, and how?

    Thank you!

  13. Great article! I have had an Amazon seller account in the past. It’s amazing that, as you say, “in 2022, 63% of consumers started their shopping searches on Amazon.” Imagine being the company that holds that much power as a single website.

  14. Hi, thanks for the great article. I have one question though.

    I’ve registered as a professional seller account, but at the moment I don’t need it. If I decide to change it to individual seller account now, would it be possible to change it back to the professional seller account in the future when I need it?

    Thanks a lot.

  15. Will Amazon allow someone else in my household to open an account as long as the business address is different from the other store’s address?

    1. Hi Lisa,

      I would contact Amazon seller support beforehand to get approval before doing so. This way you can be 100% sure.

  16. I’m so frustrated and have lost my faith in Amazon its bee a week and few days since I’ve tried everything to create. Amazon ccount it’s been an absolute nightmare…I’m stuck at the part were its asking for me to upload docs and it gets stuck there so so so upsetting

  17. Every time I click on a link to sign up (regardless of where that link is) I get a page with the following error:

    Looking for something?
    We’re sorry. The Web address you entered is not a functioning page on our site

    Go to Seller Central Home page

    WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?

  18. ii need one clarification , i m Indian can I sign up to the seller central of USA market directly without signing up in India s seller central????????

    1. Hi Nourdin,

      Take a look around our blog and Youtube channel. We have lots of great free content to help you get started.

  19. Hi,

    I am planning to open and FBA seller account.
    1. I have personal bank account and credit card in United Arab emirates.
    2. I have the Emirates ID and the VISA in UAE.
    3. While currently I am in Pakistan

    My Question/s is;
    1. Is it okay to have a bank account in UAE while you are living in Pakistan?
    2. Will the “verification code” be sent to me in Pakistan?
    3. Do you see any other related issue?

    Thanks

    1. Hi,

      You can have a bank account in another country when registering to sell on Amazon. As long as you put your current address, the code will be sent to that address.

  20. To open an account on Amazon cannot use a new company or that was recently opened …. what should I do, I have to open in my name and then do upgrade?

  21. Bank Account should be in the country to which the seller belongs? Secondly,if a person doesn’t have a passport or driving license,is she or he still can register himself as Amazon seller? And thirdly as there any other requirements like GST etc?

    1. Hi,

      Yes, the bank account can be in the country in which you reside, no matter the Amazon marketplace you sell on. If you do not have an ID to provide Amazon, you will not be able to create a seller account.

  22. Hi,

    Amazon rejected my application to become a seller. What’s bothering me though is that I’m completely unable to update my documents and re-apply again. Each time I log into Seller Central I’m being told my application was rejected and I can’t sell on Amazon.

    I’ve asked the support team a few times and all I get is an automated response telling me to create a new account with a new e-mail address. The problem is that I’ve read that it’s forbidden by Amazon to try and have two accounts and can get me banned forever.

    First email they sent me: Within the next 30 days, please update your country of origin and upload the requested documents in the verification section of Seller Central

    Second email: Within the next 30 days, register with a new email in (https://sellercentral.amazon.com/), update your country of origin, and upload new documents.

    I don(t want to create a new account. I am afraid to get suspend. what should I do?

    1. Hi Oskine,

      Save that email they sent you and reference back to it if Amazon gives you a hard time trying to create a new account. Since you don’t yet have an account set up, I don’t think it will be an issue if you try a new email.

  23. I was approved for Amazon Handmade, and am currently working on getting my products listed. I have changed the “display name” REPEATEDLY to my business name, but the Amazon Handmade “seller details” page still lists my personal name instead of my business name although it does list my business address. Any idea WHY? I really don’t like this. I’m a private person and don’t care to have my personal info on the page. (oddly, in Seller Central for US/CA/MX markets the it shows my business name correctly)

    1. Hi Char,

      I’m not sure why it won’t save the correct business name in your Handmade account. Have you tried contacting seller support to see if they can change it for you?

    1. Hi Donald,

      Not sure what you mean here. If you never sold on Amazon, you’ll need to create your account to sell.

  24. Thanks for share this discussion to make an Amazon account. I did try more time to make an account but couldn’t. I’m really appreciate it ☺️

  25. Any tips for when the links to register direct you to a site that states the web address is a non functioning page? I’ve already tried using different browsers, using different computer/phone and clearing cookies.

  26. Thanks.after sending you my book which was approved in September 2020 I created a buyer’s account without knowing only to learn later that I was supposed to create a seller’s account which l did at the start of this year I was later sent a postcard which reached me on 8th Jan202.,My Unique Verification Address Verification Code is 724364.We held a video call on 12th Jan 2022.Yet after raising a complaint to you you told me my seller account is not registered in Amazon why?Please explain what I have not done because it’s a long time without getting money and you have my book for one and a half years now

  27. I am trying to make amazon seller account. in my name. I don’t have an internationally chargeable credit card. can i use my husband’s credit card for the seller account when registering? We have the same billing address and everything.

    1. Hi Krystal,

      Try it and see if Amazon allows it. If not, I suggest getting a card in your name so you can create the account.

    1. Hi Armen,

      We are not Amazon. Please contact Amazon seller support directly with issues about opening your seller account.

  28. Hey Greg,

    Great question. Lots of sellers come from different backgrounds. Greg started with wholesaling and I started with books. A lot of folks just start with private label. And even more try out arbitrage first. It really comes down to what you feel most comfortable with and what works with your budget.

  29. Hey, I read through the guide and have a question regarding UPC codes. If I’m planning to sell items from my house or items that are new from a retail store (but not made by me), do I need a UPC code? I’m a little confused as to when and for what products I would need a code. Thank you!

    1. Hi Ali,

      If you are planning to sell items of another brand, you do not need a UPC code (Assuming these items have UPC barcodes already.) You would only need a new UPC code when you are selling your own branded products.

      It is likely that the items you want to sell are already listed on Amazon. If that is the case, you can simply list your offer on that listing without needing to enter the UPC code.

      If you were creating a new listing for a product, Amazon would require that you enter a UPC code to create the listing.

      I hope this helps!

  30. Hi,

    What can you me offer starting on amason as an individual person or starting with an LLC. Hard to upgrade my business entry leate from individual to an LLC? ( If I do so, I need to giv a new email, and business residens…etc. now I am living in the EU)
    Thanks!
    Best regards,
    Mr. Nagy

    1. Hi,

      When first starting out, you can choose the individual account type. As your business grows, you can upgrade to a professional seller account. You don’t need to enter a new email or business address unless they have changed.

      1. Hello
        I want to open a professional account in Amazon USA and I have a company that was established in America and I am residing outside America. Can I approve the current residential address for verification and not the address of the company? Is this possible?

  31. Hi Brian,
    Please advise if it is easy to upgrade individual account to pro account? I would like to register acct at Amazon but so far I haven’t make decision what product I will be choose. in this case, should I register as Individual first after as you said upgrade to pro acct before my product is live? or the best way is directly register as PRO ACCT? when Amazon started charge the monthly fee?
    Do I need BN#? Can I register Pro acct by Sole Prop type? Thank you very much. Looking forward get answer from you with appreciations.

    1. Hi Tina,

      Yes, you can easily upgrade from an individual account to a professional selling account. If you don’t have a product to sell yet, sign up for the individual and upgrade once you are ready to go!

      You can sign up with the pro account as a sole prop., you don’t need a business license.

    1. Hi Smitha,

      Yes, you can. Some products in that category may require additional documentation or testing from Amazon.

  32. Hi this is Martin, I have a question regarding if I should register on amazon as a “Private Owned Business” or “None, Im an individual”. Im based in Peru and have this doubt.

  33. As someone asked already (and the problem wasn’t directly responded to), when I try to sign up, I definitely selected the “Individual” plan, but still was asked to allow a $39 charge before proceeding. Is the Individual plan no longer available, is this a glitch…?

    1. Hi Dayne,

      Yes, the individual account is still available. I am not sure why you are not able to sign up for the individual plan at first. If the only option is to sign up for the Pro plan, do it, and then contact Seller Support to downgrade and refund you for the Pro account.

  34. I’ve already made it to Amazon Fulfillment site; it’s been years since the last time and things are convoluting to set up. Does your service provide a basic setup fee to initiate the account in terms of the SKU, ASIN, and UPC, Unit Cost? I need to set up the format, the shipping to Amazon warehouse is not a problem. Can you give me a cost to format my account?

  35. Can i create account on amazon as a seller without credit card? It would be so helphul? I wanna work on your platform. Kindly assist it.

  36. Hi
    My Name is Monika and I need help with setting up an Amazon Seller account there’s few questions that I don’t understand and I don’t want to make a mistake.

  37. Thanks for this post! Great visuals!

    The webpages seem slightly different from the one where i just set up an account. I didn’t see the “Marketplace” step in the one i just did. I got to the part where I need to enter credit card. there was a message i need to pay $39. I’m trying to go back to Business Type page. I was sure i selected “Individual”. The Previous button didn’t take me there, I logout a couple of times during the set up process because the screen was showing chinese characters. How do i get back to the Business Type screen to reselect?

    1. Hi Pranav,

      I am not sure I understand your question. What are you having issues with? You can use any internationally chargeable credit card.

  38. hello,

    Thanks for sharing this process! it’s perfect. I recently opened new corporation (Canadian) and new bank account as I would prefer to have the amazon transactions separated from my personal bank account. Is this okay to use to set up the amazon sellers account or would you recommend using an older account and changing later ?

    1. Hi,

      It is ok to use a new bank account for your Amazon business! Smart keeping your business and personal separate. If Amazon gives you a problem with the new account, you can register with your personal and change it to the business account later on.

  39. Hello. Thank you for the helpful information. I’m trying to set up an Amazon account for our brick & mortar in California and I received this reply “Unable to verify account information. We are unable to verify the documents you provided. As a result, you may not sell on Amazon. We cannot give you more information about this matter, and we may not reply to further emails about this decision.” I want to try and correct any errors made and can’t figure out how to start over. I have reached out to customer support without any reply. Is there a outside service that can help me set up my seller account?

  40. when i try to register on amazon.com it shows as ‘One of your seller account is terminated, so please use new credentials for registration’.

    1. Have you created a seller account in the past? If so, why was it terminated? Amazon may not allow you to create another account if your last one was suspended.

  41. Hi
    I want to create an Amazon account and I am asked to pay 29.99$ . Am I on the right track or is it some kind of scam ?
    Thanks

    1. Hi Shahnaz,

      For the Professional Selling plan, Amazon charges $39.99 per month. Not a scam! That’s just what it costs. Are you sure it was $29.99?

  42. Hello, I have tried to create an amazon seller account since January, I have taken 6 attempts with different emails, all good until I get to the verification, my company is registered in the UK, but my address is in Panama, when I get to upload my passport documents , ID, and bank statement, it happens well and it tells me that in 2 business days they give me an answer, and always the answer is that my documents cannot be verified, after there, every time I upload an updated document or something similar, I instantly UNABLE TO VERIFY DOCUMENT appears, it does not even tell me to wait, it does not reject instantly, and the documents that I upload have all the information that Amazon requests, my passport and my scanned id or photo with my cell phone, my bank statement with all the info , scanned or with a photo, in all the ways I have tried and it is always the same, if there is someone here who can help me or show me the way I would appreciate it, I have not bought jungle scout because I must first have my mistress account zon, I can not call anyone because I can not find a support number for the seller and the emails they send me always tell me the same thing.

  43. Do I need a registered buisness or corporation to start selling amazon fba and fbm ? Can I use an existing corporation I have ? Also why does selling sunglasses need to be approved? How long does this take

    1. Hi Jess,

      No, you don’t. You can start as a sole proprietor and register with your SSN. You can use an existing corp.

      That’s just Amazon’s rules for that category. You need to figure out what documents they require and send them in. It doesn’t take long to be approved as long as you provide the correct documentation.

  44. Hi, If I want to buy products from China and sell them in the country where I live. Which account would be best for me to open on Amazon.
    Can hou please guide me .
    Thank you

    1. Hi,

      You can start with the individual account but I recommended you upgrade to the pro account before your product is live.

  45. Fellows JS.
    Nowadays amazon demand credit card to set up billing method and as deposit you can use any other method like debit. My question is can I use valid debit card instead to credit and how possible is amazon suspent my account because is contrary to amazon regulations.
    Thanks for your time

  46. Any idea how to reactivate a dormant account? I have an amazon affiliate account. But now I want to start selling my own stuff. I must have previously (years ago) had a selling account but now it’s not working and it’s not clear how to reactivate?

  47. Should I first find the product I will sell on amazon, and after that I open the account on amazon or vice versa? Thank you!

    1. Hi Mircea,

      I suggest you start the process of opening your account first so you are ready to go once you find a product.

  48. Great article, thanks!

    I also have an issue with the Credit Card — I have a business registered, and I’m ready to sell on Amazon, but it’s not possible for me to get a Credit Card through my company bank account. My brother is an equal shareholder of the company, but he is not named on the business license — he has a personal Credit Card and a Credit Card through his other company; will it be accepted if I use either of his Credit Cards? Also, my mother has a personal Credit Card, so it would be possible to use hers; although, she is not a shareholder of the business. Thanks for the help!

  49. HI , Thanks for sharing such a good tutorial.My doubt is about credit card, I am starting a LTD business account with business bank account information but I don’t have a business credit card.can I use my personal one ?

    Many Thanks

  50. My question is about step 9 and the store name. Maybe I’m confused, but my intention is to start out with an online arbitrage business model and possibly implement private label products in the future. Isn’t that primarily what “a store” is used for? I have set up an LLC and will be doing business under an assumed name “XXXXX Trading Co.” Should I list that here and just answer no to all the questions? Immediately upon approval/verification I will be signing up for your full suite. Thanks!

    1. Hi David,

      You can sell as many different products as you want. Whether it’s online arbitrage or private label or both.

      The store name can be whatever you want. Also, you can always change it in the future. Just don’t add “LLC” at the end of your store name.

      If selling online arbitrage products, answer yes to the first and no or some of them to the last two.

      Brian

  51. If I sell as an individual, living in Europe, but want to sell in the US, then where am I going to put the business location? I’m referring to the first page of registration where it’s written that if you do not own a business, put your residence address. I want to sell under private labeling and under a brand name, but it’s not any LLC. Help me understand this situation. I’m really confused.

  52. Questons:

    How to sign in to Amazon (use email and password, correct?)
    What does Amazon offer
    What do they charge per item or a flat fee if using their warehouse and shipping carrier
    If we fulfill orders at our factory, is it cheaper?

    1. Hi Lynn,

      Yes, you will sign into your seller account with your email and password. I suggest reading our post on Amazon fees to give you a better understanding of what you will be charged as a seller, whether you use FBA or fulfill the items yourself.

  53. Can I register seller central account for dropshipping by your showing process? Is there any difference for dropshipping?

  54. Hi, I never get verification code mailed to my address (point no.10) almost 1 month already. I registered everything 100% correct. I double checked everything when registering. What should I do now? Can I add product and create shipping plan without any problem now?

    1. Are you able to contact support to see if they can send you another verification code? Are you able to sign into your seller account?

  55. Thank you, Greg Mercer, for putting together everything in how to create an amazon seller account in 2021. I think you have covered all the major points in this article, I will share this with my network as well. Thanks a lot for sharing this useful infomation. keep it up!

    1. Hi Dominic,

      You don’t need a site to get started on Amazon. Just follow these steps and your account will ready to go soon!

  56. Hi,
    Thanks for the above information. Can you also clear the below question for me.
    How do we purchase the bulk items from alibaba? Do we first need to have a seller account in amazon to procure the products so it can be shipped directly to amazon warehouse? Pleae advice

    1. Hi Sunita,

      Yes, we recommend opening your Amazon seller account first to ensure it is active and ready to go once you purchase inventory.

    1. You can start doing product research with Jungle Scout and you will find products in many different categories that may work for you. There is no one answer to this question, you will need to find them for yourself!

  57. If i choose FBM , can I have an amazon returning address since I’m choosing the drop off selling which majority will be through other websites ?!

      1. I think what Pearla meant is if he/she is a merchant seller (i.e if he/she buys and supplies from other websites), can he/she have an amazon returning address in case if the buyer is not satisfied with the product?

        1. Understood, thanks! If you are selling via FBM (fulfilled by Merchant), you cannot have your returns sent to an Amazon warehouse. You’ll need to provide an address where your returns will go.

          -Brian

  58. Hello i just want to sale my things in Amazon how I will register what I need to do i have business license independent pls hope you can answer me how it works

  59. I want to start the business can you help me in details how amazon work how this process goes on and how can I make the account?

    1. Hi Loveth,

      You can have your supplier ships your products straight to Amazon for or to your location. Once they arrive to your location, you can ship them to Amazon FBA.

      Check out our Million Dollar Case Study where we have plenty of videos on this topic!

  60. Hi there,I have my T-Shirts Brand, just opened,so I’m very new in this,I have my Shopify account,I would like to start to sell on Amazon,but they asked a registration company number??? what that!?
    Thanks in advance

  61. I am now on my third attempt to set up a business from Guam. One very important point. Make sure you use a MAILING address as your RESIDENTIAL address. We use post office boxes for our mail and if you put your residential address you have screwed the pooch. Once your email is associated with that account there is no turning back. As a pre- registered account you have no way of contacting the seller division directly, only by email, which offers no help in any way. There is no way to correct this mistake even though you are directed to correct your mailing address at the end of the registration page. BEWARE of this mistake before you proceed to the end of registration, make sure you enter your MAILING address instead of your residential address unless of course you do receive your mail at your residence.

  62. PLEASE HELP!
    I have already registered to become a
    Professional Seller on Amazon (FBA)
    Everything has been approved.
    However I do not know ..what Steps I need to take no as far as attaining a Supplier and my Legal Responsibility as a Seller on Amazon..
    There is so many videos it really is a
    Jungle Out Here..NO PUN INTENDED!
    Could you please help me…
    Thanks God Blessings

    1. Hi Robbie,

      Thanks for the comment! We understand how overwhelming it can be to start selling on Amazon!

      I suggest going through our blog section as well as our Youtube channel as we have tons of free resources that can help you get started. It can be tempting to hop around from video to video but just stayed focused and learn as much as you can.

      We have tons of content on private label, how to find suppliers and even posts on how to get started reselling products using retail arbitrage.

  63. Hi..how about terminated account? I tried to registered but appear is my account is terminated even i didnt yet open account for seller.

    1. Hi Aja,

      That is great you are starting at such a young age! The account will need to be in your parent’s name or someone who is 18 or older.

  64. Need guidance on the following when trying to sign up for AMZ account.

    1. After submitting my passport (pdf copy) n ccard statement (pdf copy) rcvd an email from Amazon Seller Support to provide another bank/ ccard statement to show
    – name
    – billing address
    – bank information
    – issue date

    as Amz Seller Support unable to verify the previous statement.

    2. After re-submit the ccard statement (Different bank statement) was requested by the seller central to re-submit my identity documents again which i did.

    3. After downloaded the document, seller central suggested to change my name.

    Fyi my name in both the documents that was submitted read as
    First Middle Last
    Name : AAA BBB CCC

    But seller central suggested my name to be
    First Middle Last
    Name : BBB CCC AAA

    Should I follow as per suggested by the seller central ?

    My worry is that once i change as per seller central suggestion, will i have problem later as my name (sequence) in all my documents is not the same as per suggested by seller central.

    Would appreciate any comment/ suggestion.

    Thanks

    1. Hi Koh,

      I am confused as to why Amazon would suggest that. I would keep your name as it legally is because it may cause some issues down the line.

  65. HI
    I HAVE COMPANY LLc my bank statement company name and bill my name .amazon say confirm proof the address .
    plz can you help me.

    1. Hi Bilal,

      Not sure I understand your question. You will need to provide Amazon with everything they’re requesting, including proof of address.

  66. This has just turned into a total nightmare for me – worst case scenario

    I signed up yesterday from New Zealand. Sent my passport & bank letter verification. Got a reply saying it would take 1-2 days. That was the first sign of trouble. I then looked on line and many people are complaining of weeks & months delay.

    Got up late today & hooray there was my account activation email. I logged in and had a look around.

    Hey Presto in just 3 minutes of use they suspended & deactivated my account. To make it infinitely worse they billed me $70 NZD for the account I am blocked fro using.

    Now they want a utility bill. I can not provide one as everything is covered in my rent which I pay electronically. I can not communicate with anybody as they have suspended my account.

    It is utterly disgustingy BAD. What a bad experience.

  67. besides registering or incorpartaing an LLC; do you also need to DBA an actual “store name:” (i.e., store llc dba store essentials)?

    thank you
    christine

    1. Hi Christine,

      If you are referring to your Amazon storefront name, no, you don’t need a DBA. You can make your storefront name whatever you would like.

    1. Hello,

      Where are your goods located? Once you create an Amazon seller account, you will be able to create your shipments to an FBA warehouse. You will need to place an FNSKU sticker on each one of your units. The FNSKU barcode is how Amazon will identify your products once they are received.

  68. Hi, I am a Korean citizen living in America. I don’t have drive license, but I have a validate passport issued by Korean government. In this case, is it possible to create an Amazon seller account?

  69. Hi,

    So in 2020 August this process is different now. I need an additional document “bank account statement”. I see online that people are creating bank business account seperately from personal; I am wondering if it has to be a business account or can it still be a personal? Or is it highly recommended to keep it a business account? Thanks.

  70. Very well presented crash course on how to start selling on Amazon. I did not know the application process was so rigorous. Yet, I now see why I was so well protected as a buyer. I will endeavour to serve my customers as well I have been as a buyer.

  71. Which business type is suitable for dropshipper and what is the procedure to signup on LLC details.
    Hope you will guide me.

  72. Hi ,
    I am a Amazon business customer and a manufactures of cosmetics , our company is over 50 years old and sells in Chain stores nation wide. I have provided Amazon EVERY bit if information needed to open a sellers account and keep getting feedback from them says “documents incomplete” which I know are 100% complete. First they said my drivers license needs to be sent which I did the first time, then I called and they said you need to upload a passport, then the latest they said is my bank statements needed to be uploaded again and they now came back with my bank statements were cut off and unreadable…sounds to me they are making any excuse to slow the signup of new sellers since a business associate has been receiving the same type of excuses on his application, any suggestions?
    Thanks
    moe

  73. I’m interested to start amazon seller sales sarvice business in hyderabad. Telangana .500013.india.please give me suggestion.tq

  74. Thank you for your great caring.
    Please guide me these dilemmas:
    1. My sister is in US and i’m in Vietnam. Can i register the Amazon seller account for my sister from far bc she has no idea about that.
    2. She has a job already in US. Does she have to pay tax after 15% each transaction and monthly fee for Amazon?

    I also register an Amazon seller account for myself and i go for it right now.
    I’m confuse about tax identify information. I’m from Vietnam. Could you please walk me through this by guiding me how to fulfill this requirement from Amazon?

    Once again thank you so much for your kind and nice job.
    H.Tuyet

    1. Hi Hong,

      You can register the account under your sister’s name and information. Yes, if you are selling and located in the US, you will need to pay tax on the income you earn.

      Do you want to sell on the US marketplace from Vietnam? I suggest consulting with a tax professional to help you figure out what you need to pay tax on.

  75. Hello,

    Thank you for this informative article. As I write this, is all of the information still accurate for new Amazon sellers in the USA marketplace (July 2020)? I have heard (once) that, in addition to the required documents (national ID/passport, bank statement, credit card), you also need to submit a utility bill under your name? Do you have any information on this? It’s quite difficult to confirm this online before actually opening a seller account first. Appreciate your help!

  76. I am an International student at Canada and I am from Bangladesh. I can work upto 20 hours in a week during school. But I can be a self-employed according to Canadian immigration law. Can I start selling on amazon though I am not a Canadian citizen?

  77. I want to create an account on amazon for selling readymade garment so pls tell me how can I do it and how can I list my products

    1. Hi Mahima,

      Is your product handmade by you? If so, you can list your products on Amazon Handmade.

      If you need help setting up your account, just follow this guide!

  78. I’m not from one of the countries listed to become an Amazon Seller…
    Does that mean I can’t sell on Amazon?

  79. Number 6 enter your personal information:
    Country of citizenship shows but doesn’t list my birth country. Don’t know what to do here, seller support asked me to register with a new email and choose professional plan, after which I should choose ‘what if my country is not listed’ but this took me to different registration page that didn’t ask for important info such as country or my company number. I have proceeded but I’m nervous about completing registration as I don’t kno w how the account will be treated. Any help will be approached.

    1. HI Rach,

      Complete the registration and if there are any issues, inform seller support that you were just following the instructions of the registration process.

  80. Since January 2020 I have tried to open a Seller Central Account on Amazon Mexico, which apparently works in the USA also, and unfortunatelly it has not worked out well.

    I have a Book brand ment for the Mexican Market and LATAM Market in the USA. These books are fill-in books, with graphics and questions, so that Mexican families or LATAM families can record their best memories of their loved family members.
    My goal is to reach people through Amazon to sell these books and to grow our brand penetration in these markets.

    I would appreciate very much to get help on the following:

    1) Fixing my opening account process in Amazon. This has being very difficult, first because this is my first time trying to do this, and second because the help I got in Amazon has being very limited. I already know I need to upload my Company´s information, and I am not able to do this for some unknown reason. During my first attempts, I was able to upload some files, but then Amazon required me to upload more files, and this was not possible and at this point I am not able to access my account.

    2) Based on what I have already described, and on our goal at the company, please let me know in which other areas you could help us to grow. Please keep in mind this is a very small company. It seems as if you have experience helping companies like the one I have to be succesful in Amazon.

    Thank you very much,

    Nuria Conde
    Cuentame Corazon

    1. Hu Nuria,

      I am sorry you are having trouble setting up your seller account! Amazon has not given you any more information or a reason why you cannot access the account?

      I am not sure how to help without knowing some more information about any error messages or messages from Amazon you are receiving.

      Please provide me with some more information about your troubles so I can try to help!

      – Brian

  81. Do we create the seller account under our personal amazon account? The one we use as shoppers or do we create a whole new email for selling purposes?

    1. Hi Crystal,

      You can create your seller account using the same email as your personal buyer account or with a separate business email.

    1. Hi Saman,

      You will need to add the credit card holder’s name when entering the credit card information.

      Brian

  82. Dear Tram,
    Greetings!
    Can I open account from Hong Kong ? Also can you please provide the list of countries which are allowed by Amazon to open account ?
    Kind regards,
    Nadeem

  83. I have tried to sign up 3x in past 9 months. Amazon supplies little to no explanation of what the issue is. It just shows the same tired message: “Your Amazon seller account has been deactivated in accordance with section 3 of Amazon’s Business Solutions Agreement” Then when you google that phrase an Amazon pop up shows a little more detail of the problem is. Often a hyper-critical detail. I address it.. then NOTHING CHANGES. Just more suspensions. Im stuck in a loop. (this last time my User Name wasn’t the same as my Name in the account… Name is optional.. but I didnt put a name there… the AI system did… then it stated that it had corrected it… so was I supposed to change something??? or just resubmit appeal? why put me through that at all?) I even got the postcard with the code. Isn’t that enough? EBay had me selling in minutes… So these security measures are ridiculous. I would love some answers as to why Amazon is so dysfunctional and incompetent in it’s on-boarding procedures. From my last 2 times.. I know what happens.. no one responds to my questions in Seller Central or if they do answer they can’t detail the solutions since its just a “copy and paste” respond center who is clueless to actual user experience. Then that account becomes deactivated for good with absolutely no explanation. Its a shame since Im killing it on Ebay.. Meanwhile I have a friend who signed up years ago.. who has NO IDEA what he is doing and he’s making little to no money?? Amazon is just shooting themselves in the foot.

  84. Hi Dove,

    i have limited company in UK, Can i work in US Amazon on the basis of UK company?, Like amazon account, bank account etc

    Can i open bank account in US on the basis of UK company please guide.

  85. I have an existing Amazon personal buyer account already under one email address. I want to set up a
    professional seller account through my company , should I do it under another email account to keep them separate? Or can I use the previous email that Amazon has on file?

    Thanks

    1. Hi Moe,

      Thanks for the question!

      You can create your seller account using a different email or use the same email as your buyer account.

      Brian

  86. There are lot of things I need to know, is Amazon going to produce stickers for one product ? Intern of selling natural skin and hair product . Tell me more about amazon please

  87. Hi JungleScout,

    I am Kevin based in Singapore who would like to become a Amazon seller. Following are some of my queries before I going to start my Amazon seller carrer:

    – Do I need to create logo for selling in Amazon?
    – My marketplace in US but my address for validation is in Singapore, is there any problem?
    – Understand that UPC codes is a bar code, do I really need that? What if I haven’t find a product to sell, but I going to register for seller account, when I click no for UPC code, any impact?
    – Should I create Amazon seller account first? Or should I liaise with supplier first?
    – Amazon storage fee is included inside of FBA fee? Or separate cost? After 365 days, Amazon will charge monthly storage fee?
    – What if after one year, I can’t sell the product any, can I dispose my products? Instead of paying the monthly storage fee to Amazon. Or can I ship back to me?
    – Will my product auto enroll to Amazon prime program? Or is there any requirement?
    – Do I need to pay Amazon advertising fee to promote my item to the top list? Or do they have this option?

    Thank you.

    1. Hi Kevin,

      Thanks for your questions. I will do my best to answer all of them.

      – No, you don’t
      – No, you can sell internationally. Please use this post as a reference: https://www.junglescout.com/blog/how-to-sell-on-amazon-from-overseas/
      – You can apply for a GTIN exemption if your product does not have a UPC
      – Begin contacting suppliers but work on setting up your account as soon as possible because it does take a while now to verify all your info
      – Yes, storage fees are separate from FBA fees. See here: https://sell.amazon.com/pricing.html#fulfillment-fees
      – You can choose to have Amazon destroy the product or they can ship it back to you for a fee
      – If you send your product into an FBA warehouse, it will automatically be prime eligible
      – You don’t have to advertise but it is recommended for new products so it can be seen by customers

      I hope this helps!

      Brian

  88. Hi, i like to know what Bank information i have to collect to register as an individual in amazon.com . I live in canada .
    For a monthly fee i know it has to be Credit card information . But for direct deposit I need to know what exactly do i have to provide . Can yoi please send me a sample.
    Regards
    Sam

  89. Can you please advise on whether Amazon prohibits/discriminates anyone from opening a seller account based on their country of birth regardless of whether they are a citizen of an allowed country? At the moment the drop down menu on registration only has a limited amount of countries you have to be born in to register regardless of whether what citizenship you are. I can not even skip that section since it is required. Is one’s Amazon fate sealed at place of birth or is there a way around this :)I have reached out to amazon but have been not received any response despite sending several messages, Please advise. Thank you.

    1. I forgot to add I am a Canadian citizen but was not born here. My country of birth is not listen in the limited list under Amazon’s “country of birth” in the individual registration section.

    2. Hi,

      It should not matter where you place of birth was. Only where you currently reside. Have you heard back from them yet?

  90. Hi guys
    I have a question! What if my LLC address is different from my actually living address? and if Amazon ever ask me proving utility bills which one should I use? Thanks!

    1. If your country isn’t listed in the ‘Business Location’ dropdown, then it’s likely that it isn’t one that Amazon accepts for registration. You can double check that here: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/external/200405020?language=en-US&ref=mpbc_200417280_cont_200405020

      But, if it’s not on that list either, then there’s nothing that can be done. Even if there was a way around the rule, and you were able to sell on the site from a country not on the list, there’s an extremely good chance Amazon will shut your listing down and ban you from the platform.

      I’m so sorry about that, Abogu.

  91. Hello.
    I want to inquire whether the requirement for tax information is optional or compulsory.
    Thank you for your anticipated reply.

    1. Hi Eboh! Thanks for reaching out about this as the requirement to provide Amazon your tax information is compulsory. To get a clear picture of how tax collection works on Amazon, we recommend reading Amazon’s “Marketplace Tax Collection FAQ“.

      I hope this helps. 🙂

  92. HEY, I LIVE IN CANADA AND I WOULD LIKE TO START SELLING ON AMAZON AS A PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNT BUT I DONT OWN A PRIVATE BRAND NOR A LLC. MY QUESTIONS ARE:
    1.HOW CAN I SET A PRIVATE BRAND?
    2.AS A CANADIAN PERMANENT RESIDENT HOW CAN I CREATE A LLC?
    3.AM I ELLIGIBLE FOR A LLC?
    4. IS THERE SOMETHING SIMILAR TO LLC IN CANADA?

    THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO ANSWER MY QUESTIONS!!!!

  93. Dear Sir,
    I would like to ask that after i sign up as professional Seller which already charge 39.99, does it have anymore fee charge for document processing fee for this registration before approval as Amazon Seller? . I live in Cambodia, if i send the product from here to USA, so how can i process it to Amazon inventory warehouse to keep my product, can you advice detailed.

    Highly appreciated for your respond.
    Regard
    Dara.

    1. Hi Dara,

      There are no document processing fees. There will be FBA fees and other selling fees associated with selling on Amazon. You will need to create a shipment in your seller account and in there it will tell you which warehouses your inventory will be sent to.

  94. Hi, I am a foreigner and would like to set up a LLC for trading in Amazon. I have a SSN already as I lived in US for a few years long time ago. I will hire a registered agent in US for the LLC setup, but all my bank statements and utilities bills are local address. Therefore, just wonder if I can still use the LLC to open the Amazon account, as I won’t be able to provide address proof in US for the account opening requirement, or there’s no point for me to set up the LLC?

    1. Hey Cory! So glad you got in touch, as you don’t need an LLC in order to start selling on Amazon. Instead, since you don’t have proof of an address in the US, you can set up your business as a sole proprietorship.I hope this helps, and good luck with your business!

  95. The popped up window says to sign up as a professional “account” seller even though I hit (Individual seller) button. And there is no other way I can do anything to the window, it’s solid. I cannot change it.

    1. Good question!

      If you scroll down the page, there should be a link that reads “how to sell as an individual seller.” That will help you circumvent the professional seller account.

  96. Hello! A fraudster, used my personal data and created an Amazon seller account for himself. My question is, will this work? Amazon tech support doesn’t tell me anything clearly. Have you encountered this?

    1. Hey Darina,

      Interesting issue. Did you contact seller support with information? Right now, they might be a little behind due to the coronavirus threat, so they may be slow to get back to you.

  97. Hi Dave,

    My business partner and I are new in the Amazon Business. We are LLC and registered as a Professional Account about 2 months ago and our business is doing fine until now. However, we realized that we do not want to work together anymore but both of us want to keep working with Amazon. What should we do? Is it possible that one of us keep this first account and the other open a new one? Should we inform Amazon first? Do you think we should close this LLC and open 2 new ones?

    Thanks,
    D.

    1. Danyela,

      Hey! Sorry to hear that it didn’t work out between you and your business partner. Make sure that the paperwork is line with the first LLC and yes, it’s probably a good idea to contact Amazon. Then, whoever isn’t part of the first LLC should start their own LLC or other business with Amazon. Just communicate with Amazon and you should be in good shape.

      Hope that’s helpful!

  98. Do you have to show Credit Card, Utility Bill and Bank Account account numbers on the documents they require to be submitted when applying for an Amazon Seller Account?

  99. Thank you for this article! I do have general questions as I am looking to become an Amazon FBA seller and currently reading through various forums:

    1. I am planning on registering my LLC and setting up a business bank account with the LLC’s name. I’ve read that for Amazon’s verification, a utility bill is needed in the name of the registered entity. So my question is, will a utility bill that has my personal name on it (not the LLCs name) be sufficient? Or does a utility bill have to have the LLCs name on it?

    2. Can the utility bill have both my name and my husband’s name on it or mine alone?

    3. The credit card I plan on using to register is a personal one as I don’t have a business credit card as of yet. Will this be okay?

    1. Hi Kimberly,

      Glad to see you joining in on all the fun!

      1. One with your name should be sufficient. If you are unsure, you can reach out to seller support and ask them. When I started selling on Amazon, I started as a sole proprietor first then switch to LLC later.
      2. It should be fine if it’s both.
      3. It should be fine, although, for the sake of keeping your business separate from your personal finance I recommend waiting until you have a business card.

    1. Hi Mary Jane,

      Good question. Those should all be in Home & Kitchen. If you are unsure, when you’re adding a product to Amazon, type in the type of product that it is and Amazon will automatically suggest the category to place your product in.

  100. Hi Dave

    Thank you so much for sharing good knowledge with us, i have read. my own question here is that, I am not a business owner non have product to sell. I am creative publication student, i have platform and necessary tools to adversities and promote products to their target audience who may need them. (but am not a US resident.) which account should i create?? or how should i get suppler link to my platforms…

    someone should help me??…..

    thanks looking forward to your quick reply…

  101. Hi there,
    I’m in Canada. Do I need to register my Amazon business here in BC, Canada to do the income tax returns?
    I’m just starting off. I’m not aware of the laws behind online businesses.
    Please help me out.
    Thank you

    1. Hi Richu,

      Great questions!

      You might consult with a tax law attorney or do a little hunting online. We don’t want to give you the wrong information as we are not qualified to answer questions of that status.

    1. Hi Nikhil,

      For GST/India, we do not have reliable information on that. You might check with Amazon Seller Central Seller Support to see where you need to register. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful!

  102. Hey guys, thanks for the info!

    When I register it asks me if I own a brand? I’ll be making custom packaging with a logo/company name (however the company doesn’t exist as an LLC or registered trade mark). So do I check off the box that I own a brand or not?

    Thanks!

    1. Hey Ion,

      If you’re registering your brand, you’ll need to have a trademark. If you don’t already have one, then you can use a service like Amazon’s IP accelerator which will file your trademark for you and get you into the program faster.

  103. An outstanding share! I’ve just forwarded this onto a colleague who has been doing a
    little research on this. And he actually bought me lunch simply because I found it for him…
    lol. So let me reword this…. Thanks for the meal!!
    But yeah, thanx for spending some time to discuss this subject here on your site.

  104. Hey Amazon & Jungle Scout Team,

    I am completely new to this and really want to try myself out! I am set an ready to go, got the plan, got the cash….got the jitters! I understand it’s real hard work, but I am so ready for it! Ready to change my life, and my vision of the future! Please get back to me as I really need someone to walk me through it..

    1. Hi Zara,

      Although we cannot personally walk you through each step, our Customer Success team is always on standby to help you out! You can reach out to [email protected] with your specific questions and concerns.

      Good luck!
      Melissa

  105. How does amazon receive my product that I want to sell? Do I send amazon inventory or just one product and they continue to make it? Eg. a book or keychain ect

    1. Hi Charles,

      The biggest difficulty you’ll face is transporting the goods from where you are to Amazon. However, you might consider writing your own books to sell on Amazon, too, which wouldn’t cost you any money. You could publish through Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing system.

  106. how do I ship from my country, Trinidad and Tobago-WI, to US or other customers? do I hire a local shipping company to ship to amazon and from there my products is then shipped to customers or do I ship directly? shipping from my country will increase the cost of every product.

    1. Hi Nile,

      You can choose to manufacture your product in another country, like China, and have your products shipped directly to Amazon warehouses in the US. This would certainly be the most cost-effective option instead of shipping from your home country.

      We have several resources on finding suppliers and planning the shipping details.

      I hope those help!

  107. I tried to open an account according to your instructions, but Amazon asked me to verify my identity. I sent them a statement but they emailed me back that they can not verify the document and as a result I am not allowed to sell on Amazon.
    What can I do?

    1. Hi Habib,

      Unfortunately, a credit card is absolutely necessary in order to set up an Amazon seller account. It can’t be a prepaid card or debit card. If it’s possible, check with your bank or research online banks to see if you can be approved.

  108. Hi there I have created new account and it’s suspended immediately after deduction of my fee 39$ … I replied all email which is received from amazon. I can’t understand why my account suspended and what amazon actually need from me… if amazon guide me what they need I can provide everything which they desire.. but I’m very disappointed because I am nit getting any help and any response.. plz help and guide

  109. I am not a business owner but would like to start selling my own brand with Amazon and intend to sell 40 items per month. Hence individual seller should not be an option for me. However, upon registering on the website, I’ve learned that the business type drop down button is limited only to the following categories: privately-owned business, individual, charity, state-owned and publicly listed business. Should I first then register a business before selling on Amazon? Thank you.

    1. Hi Teresa,

      Good question!

      I believe “individual” would be what you filed as. You’d have to put in your SSN for sole proprietor.

      Some states may require that you fill out a do-business-as (DBA), too.

  110. Hey can we use debit mastercard instead of credit card. And if we cant can you suggest me any other platform just like amazon to sale products
    Thanks

  111. Hi Dave! very informative article, but I have some questions about setting up our Amazon US account as International seller outside USA:

    1. if I lived in Indonesia and opened amazon US account, in this case I have set up my LLC and EIN using PO BOX address in USA, in the section point NO.7 on your article input business information which we need to input our business address, what address that I need to input? I think it should be our PO BOX USA address isn’t? since I am doing dropshipping in this case. Regarding the verification process using phone, I will use my Indonesia number to receive the PIN.

    2. In the section “Tax Information Interview”, I will choose non US citizen, after that Amazon will need us to fill the form about our permanent address, in this case, it will be my Indonesia address, isn’t?

    Just confused about the address part that we need to set as International seller especially doing dropshipping, looking forward to hear from you, CMIIW in setting up procedure, thank you 🙂

    1. Hi Juherianto,

      Great questions! And possibly a little out of my league. My recommendation would be to speak directly with one of Amazon’s seller support representatives or to someone who does legal/accounting advice for international sellers in the US.

      There may be one available on our https://www.junglemarket.com or you might be able to find one somewhere on Google.

      You could also try hitting up our Customer Success team. They usually have pretty good insights on this type of thing.

  112. I have heard that some people set up a separate amazon business account to do buying. How do you set up that type of business account as an individual without licenses etc, since it requires business verification?

    1. Hey Em,

      Great question!

      I personally have two LLCs myself, one for purchasing and one for the retail side. But you won’t have to register the secondary business with Amazon, only the one you use to do through the retail.

  113. I am not a usa resident, after click my own country, the amozon ask me me to sign up for hyperwallet.com to receive payment. After successfully done in hyperwallet, I cannot click the next step. Why? any remedy to this problem.? thank

  114. Hi,

    I have a question regarding selling tooth brushs that are produced outside USA on Amazon.com while I live in Canada. Are there any restrictions on such a business?

    1. Hi Arsalan!

      Great question!

      You can probably do that no problem, however, toothbrushes, I believe will fall into Health/Beauty category which is a restricted category and requires ungating. I think to ungate H/B you need to supply Amazon with an invoice from your manufacturer to prove that you are a legitimate reseller of that product. If you are the manufacturer, you have to prove and show proper paperwork.

      Hope that’s helpful!

  115. Gr8, thanks ur info. That helps meh to get some info. in this field.
    I’m also beginner in this Amazon vast Jungle. Thanks ur info.

  116. Is it easier to get documents approved on Amazon if you are an individual or professional seller? I am having a hard time getting my documents approved but I have no idea why. I am signed up as a professional right now and am trying to sell used books.
    Thanks

  117. Was this ever answered?

    Fia
    11.21.2018 AT 2:50 PM
    Great guide Greg!
    Important question: Does Amazon accept seller if Business/LLC address is different from Credit card address? Do bank accounts/credit cards also have to be registered at the official business address?

    Thanks, don’t want to muck up my chances of getting approved!

  118. Hello,

    I have an LLC (filing squared away) but d not want a hard inquiry on my personal name to open a new internationally chargeable credit card. Can I use personal internationally chargeable credit card until I build up business credit?

    Thank you,

    Britt

  119. Amazon asks you to verify your account like send documents, your passport details and bank statement. Now i have provided this information to get my account activated but they rejected the application saying your bank statement does not show any customer transactions.
    I never been in business I am starting from scratch and uploaded my personal upto date bank statement.
    How do I get round this

  120. Hi, thanks very much for this information. I am a distributor of edible pet treats in the UK and I want to begin selling on Amazon. I will be using FBA and was hoping you have some more information on inventory management under FBA?
    Under FBA is it correct to say that the seller only has to ensure that the amazon warehouse is sufficiently stocked to meet customer orders and that any distribution from the warehouse is left to the amazon distribution function to deal with? How would one ensure the amazon warehouse is sufficiently stocked with inventory and how do you ensure that your stock is held at a number of distribution warehouses across the UK region.

  121. Hi
    I have garments manufacturing unit. And i was making kitchen approns for a client , who export those goods to amazon. Now i want to export direct. How ? Please guide me

  122. Dave,

    When using the Amazon fab program, does Amazon handles defective products return by customers? And, how does it work? One thing that I would not like be part of is having to deal with products cominto me or my home address.

    1. Hey Pedro,

      You have two options. You can either have it sent directly to you or you can have Amazon dispose of it for you. Both have an associated cost.

      Sometimes, though, the “defective” product is nothing more than a dinged up box.

  123. It seems you forgot a liiiiiiiittle detail, amazon now asks for a SS#! (TIN) I just tried to set up a new selling account and I found out that (even to sell a few things) they want “Tax Information”.

    This is what it says:

    If you are a U.S. tax payer, by completing the tax interview in your seller account, you will be providing Amazon the appropriate tax identity in the form of a W-9 or W-8BEN form. For U.S. taxpayers, a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is required by the IRS for the administration of tax laws. In most cases, your TIN is either an Employer Identification Number (EIN) or a Social Security Number (SSN).

    My question is why do they want it now and they did not need it before (same with the credit card)? The way it is going, it would not be surprised if amazon soon will ask for a urine, stool, DNA, etc. sample (and maybe request to have a “chip” implanted to be able to sell).

    I looks I will be an eBay seller after all.

  124. Hi Sir

    Thank you very much for your information. Could you tell me please, Can i change my individual account into pro. after some time?

  125. Great guide Greg!
    Important question: Does Amazon accept seller if Business/LLC address is different from Credit card address? Do bank accounts/credit cards also have to be registered at the official business address?

    Thanks, don’t want to muck up my chances of getting approved!

    1. Fia, Did you ever get an answer to this question regarding LLC entity name and use of personal internationally chargeable credit card? If you would please reply if you have an answer that would be amazing.
      Thank you in advance, Brittany

  126. Hi Dave excellent blog on Amazon thanks for all the ideas shared.

    Im based in India but the tools referred to seemed to be of US origin so how do i use this if i were to start my venture in India

    Hope you have some details for the same

    Thanks a lot in advance

    Sowmya

    1. Hey Sowmya,

      The process is still the same as it would be in the US, just a smaller market overall. In my experience, it’s a little harder to profit on Amazon India as most of the items cost very few rupees.

  127. I want to provide a simple solution to distributing a family genealogical book to about 40 family members, 7 of whom live outside the US–England, Holland, Germany, Australia and Israel. There will be a charge for the cost of the book. My concern is the cost of shipping to these non-US addresses. Through any international air carrier, it can run $70-100 per location per book. Do you know if Amazon has a different shipping cost structure?-it can go by ship. I have tried to talk to an Amazon agent, but have not found any department that is willing to explain this. Thanks very much.

    1. Nancy,

      You might ask a logistics company the easiest and most cost-effective way to do this. I’m not sure doing it through Amazon will work.

      DHL might have good rates for foreign carriers.

  128. Please, how if a product has a private label potential? And if there are multiple sellers for the product and how I can know if the product is patented or patent pending without going through the rigours of patent search that I don’t really understand.

  129. if you need to register VAT in Europe, do you have to have an entity?
    can’t decide if i need to register a company or not? (prefer not to in the beginning)

  130. Hello Dave,

    Great and informative blog. I have learn a lot.

    I am planning to start amazon fba selling used books and I have some clarifications below;

    1. Which one do you recommend for a newbie when starting in amazon fba (individual or pro merchant seller)?
    2. As an international seller, Is EIN required if I choose a pro merchant account?
    3. As for the shipping of goods, when do you recommend to use air or sea freight (is it base on weight)?

    Thanks in advance.

    Con

    1. 1. Depends on how many you think you’re going to sell. If you’re going to sell 40+, go Pro. Otherwise, stick with individual.
      2. That I’m not sure of. You may contact Amazon direct to see what’s necessary for your country.
      3. For private label, if that’s what you’re talking about, go with whichever is cheapest haha! Sea freight isn’t tough, just requires a bit more prep. And you can outsource with a third party logistics company if you need to.

  131. Yes, I had the same issue trying to get verified ultimately being told that I may not sell on Amazon. I have a LLC in California, business bank account and credit card etc… and without a utility bill no dice. I use a managed mail service for my business location so getting a utility bill (cell doesn’t count) is impossible. The verification group is not transparent or approachable either as they assume you are a fraudulent scammer so there is no one to talk to and the responses are just templated emails with the same request. I spent a lot of time following the Jungle Scout case studies and other resources so this was was a bit upsetting and quite a let down. Jungle Scout is a great company with awesome resources just make sure you do a little research on the Amazon verification process beforehand so you aren’t blindsided. In particular make sure you make the correct decisions on the structuring of your business.

  132. You don’t mention anything about the verification process. This is turning out to be the biggest hassle in setting up an account. You make it look so easy here but it’s been nothing but a headache trying to get our documents verified to set up the account. I wish it was this easy!!

  133. Hi. Thanks for the content.

    Question about the professional Amazon acct.
    It is stated if one wants to to sell over 40 products to opt for the pro account of $39.99 a month. Now does this mean selling 40 different products or SKU’s such as a bigger store if you will, or does this mean 40 sales in general per month of any one item (40 monthly sales in general)?

    1. Hey Kevin,

      Good question. It’s just a math thing.

      Selling individual, you’re charged an extra dollar by Amazon for every sale you make. Doesn’t matter if it’s one or many SKUs. Therefore, if you sell 40 items, you’ll get charged an extra $40 in fees.

      Therefore, it makes sense to sell Pro if you’re going to do more than 40 sales. Otherwise, you’ll end spending more in fees than you really need to.

  134. Thanks so much for this!
    One thing I’m not seeing is how you know the exact address of where to ship to? How does amazon know to expect the packages?

  135. Greg,

    I am new seller, and my products will ship to FBA warehouse next month. trying to learn on Amazon. When click manage inventory, then click preference, there are lots of boxes we can check. would you give us idea what to do with each of them?

    There is also buy box price. Do you normally check it? What does it do when check it on?

    thank you so much,
    George

  136. Hi Greg! Love this blog! Tons of info that helps…I wanted to ask in your experience, for those who do not live in the US, what do you recommend to start selling in Amazon (private label, wholesales, books)?
    Thanks, E

    1. Hey Elaine,

      Great question. Lots of sellers come from different backgrounds. Greg started with wholesaling and I started with books. A lot of folks just start with private label. And even more try out arbitrage first. It really comes down to what you feel most comfortable with and what works with your budget.

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