Provide Business Information

Amazon will now ask for key business details to complete your account setup. Be prepared to provide the following:

Legal Business Name: This could be your company name or your own name if you’re a sole proprietor.

Business Address: Your physical location where your business is based. This will be used for official correspondence.

Phone Number: You’ll be required to enter a valid phone number to receive an OTP (one-time password) for account verification.

Tax Information: Depending on the country of your business, Amazon will request tax-related details such as your Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN) if based in the U.S. These details are used for tax reporting and compliance purposes.

Verify Your Identity

Amazon takes identity verification seriously to protect the platform from fraud. You’ll need to submit certain documents to verify your identity. These typically include:

Government-issued ID: This could be a passport, driver’s license, or national ID card.

Bank Account or Credit Card Statement: This is used to verify that you have an active payment method and a bank account to receive payments.

Make sure the documents you upload are clear, legible, and match the details you provided during registration.

Add Payment Information

Once your identity is verified, Amazon will ask for your banking details to enable the deposit of payments from your sales. You’ll need to link a valid checking account where your earnings from Amazon sales will be deposited. Here’s what you’ll provide:

Bank Account Information: This includes your account number, bank name, and routing number (for U.S. sellers). International sellers will need to provide equivalent bank details for their country.

After linking your bank account, you’ll also need to enter a credit card to cover Amazon’s selling fees and monthly subscription charges if you opt for the Professional plan.

Set Up Your Billing Method

The billing method covers Amazon’s subscription fees and other selling-related charges. You’ll need to provide an active credit card. This card will be charged for any fees incurred on your account, such as monthly subscriptions (for the Professional plan), advertising fees, or refunds issued to customers.

Complete the Tax Interview

After entering your payment details, Amazon will guide you through a tax interview process. This step is essential to ensure that your business complies with local tax laws. Depending on your location, you will be asked to provide the following:

• Tax Identification Number (TIN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN).
• Social Security Number (SSN) for U.S. sellers.

The tax interview helps Amazon gather the necessary information to report your income to the appropriate tax authorities. Be sure to double-check the accuracy of your tax details to avoid potential issues later.

List Your First Product

Congratulations! At this point, your account is set up, and you can start selling. The next step is to list your products. Follow these steps to create your first product listing:

• Log in to your Seller Central account.
• Navigate to the “Inventory” tab and select “Add a Product”.
• If your product is already sold on Amazon, search for it using its ASIN or product name. If it’s new to Amazon, select “Create a New Product Listing.”
• Enter the required information, including the product title, description, images, price, and inventory levels.
• Choose the shipping method. You can opt to fulfill orders yourself (FBM – Fulfillment by Merchant) or use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), where Amazon handles shipping and customer service.

Make sure to optimize your product title and description using relevant keywords to improve your product’s visibility in Amazon search results.