Creating an Amazon Seller Account involves a few steps that include gathering necessary information, choosing a selling plan, and setting up your account. Here's a detailed guide on how to create one:
Step 1: Gather Required Information
Before you start, make sure you have the following:
- Business Information: Your legal business name, address, and contact information.
- Email Address: Preferably an email address dedicated to your Amazon business.
- Credit Card: A valid international credit card for billing purposes.
- Bank Account Information: For receiving payments from Amazon.
- Tax Information: This could include your tax identification number (TIN) or other relevant tax documents (varies by country).
- Phone Number: For account verification.
Step 2: Choose a Selling Plan
Amazon offers two types of selling plans:
- Individual Selling Plan:
- No monthly fee, but Amazon charges $0.99 per sale, plus referral and variable closing fees.
- Best for sellers with fewer than 40 items sold per month.
- Professional Selling Plan:
- Monthly subscription fee of $39.99, plus referral and variable closing fees.
- Best for sellers who plan to sell more than 40 items per month and want access to advanced selling tools like bulk listings.
Step 3: Visit Amazon Seller Central
- Go to Amazon Seller Central.
- Click on "Sign Up" or "Start Selling."
Step 4: Sign In or Create an Amazon Account
- If you already have an Amazon account, you can use that to sign in. Otherwise, create a new account using your email address.
Step 5: Enter Your Business Information
- Follow the prompts to enter your business information such as your business name, address, and contact details.
Step 6: Provide Tax Information
- Complete the tax information interview, where Amazon will ask for your tax identification number (TIN) or similar information depending on your location.
Step 7: Enter Payment Information
- Add your credit card and bank account details. The credit card will be used to pay for fees, while your bank account will be used to receive payments.
Step 8: Choose Your Amazon Marketplace
- Select the regions and marketplaces where you want to sell (e.g., Amazon.com for the US, Amazon.co.uk for the UK).
Step 9: Set Up Your Seller Profile
- Customize your seller profile by adding a business logo, description, and other details to make your store more attractive to buyers.
Step 10: List Your Products
- Once your account is set up, you can start listing products by clicking on "Inventory" and then "Add a Product."
- You can add products individually or in bulk using a CSV file for Professional Seller accounts.
Step 11: Verify Your Identity (If Required)
Amazon may require you to verify your identity. This can include submitting documentation like a utility bill or business registration document.
Step 12: Start Selling
Once your account is verified and your products are listed, your Amazon Seller account is ready, and you can begin selling.
Optional Steps
- Amazon FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon): If you want Amazon to handle storage, shipping, and customer service, you can enroll in Amazon’s FBA program.
- Advertising: Consider setting up advertising campaigns using Amazon's tools to boost your product visibility.
That's it! You now have your Amazon Seller account ready and can start selling.