Registration requirements by store
This article applies to selling in: United States

Registration requirements by store

United States

You will need to provide a valid credit card, bank account, phone number, and tax information. You will also need to go through an online step-by-step interview that will determine whether you will need to complete a W-9 form (as a U.S. taxpayer) or a W-8BEN (as a non-U.S. taxpayer). Visit United States Tax and Regulatory Considerations for more information on taxes. You might also be required to provide additional documentation such as scanned copies of a passport, national ID, bank account statement, or credit card statement.

European Marketplaces

You will need to provide a valid credit card, phone number, and tax information. You will also need to provide a VAT number. Although you can complete your registration without a VAT number, you will be required to provide one in order to sell in Europe. To find out how to register for a VAT number, visit Europe Tax and Regulatory Considerations.

Note: For additional information about VAT registration and compliance, see the VAT Registration in EU Services page.

The Amazon European Marketplaces account

In Europe, Amazon has unified its marketplaces, allowing you to create and manage product offers on one or more of the following websites: Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.fr, Amazon.de, Amazon.it, and Amazon.es. You control what you sell and where, and you manage your European business from a single seller account.

When you register to sell on any of the Amazon European marketplaces, your seller account is automatically enabled to allow you to sell on all other Amazon European marketplaces.All your orders will be managed in a single place, making selling in Italy feel just like selling in the marketplace where you originally registered. However, you will still need to satisfy the Amazon seller rules applicable to the countries where you sell. These are basic rules to ensure Amazon's customers enjoy the best possible shopping experience. You'll also need to be aware of the local and European tax and regulatory requirements, and it's your responsibility to ensure that you comply with applicable requirements. Please also note that when you sell on any of the Amazon marketplaces in Europe, you will be subjected to country-specific per-item fees which are payable to Amazon upon sale of an item.

In order to sell across Europe, you will need to create listings in each of the Amazon European marketplaces where you want to sell. Please note that creating offers in the first European marketplace does not automatically populate offers in the other European marketplaces; you will need to create offers in each of the marketplaces where you want them. See the Listing Creation for Global Accounts for more details.

Finally, when setting up an Amazon European seller account, you'll need to provide a bank account in one of the countries supported by Amazon. Currently, Amazon supports U.K. and U.S. bank accounts, as well as bank accounts in all Eurozone countries. Visit the Eurozone Portal for more information.

Japan

Amazon.co.jp offers an online seller registration process in English and Japanese. Once you have set up your account, you'll be able to choose Japanese or English to manage your account in Seller Central.

India

Amazon.in is open for international sellers. If you are interested in selling on Amazon.in, please contact us.

Note: For more information about third-party providers that can help you manage your global business, see the Amazon solution provider network Help page.

Leverage Amazon tools to manage seller accounts globally and manage your listings across stores.

For more information on the registration requirements and guidance by region, go to: How to sell internationally with Amazon Global Selling.

North America

Store North America
Registration Link North America (US, Canada, and Mexico)
Register using Linked Accounts Sell globally dashboard
Account Setup you must provide a valid credit card, bank account, phone number, and tax information. With a North America Unified Account, you can conveniently switch in Seller Central between Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, and Amazon.com.mx seller tools to list products and manage orders in both stores.
Seller Verification You might also be required to provide additional documentation such as scanned copies of a passport, national ID, bank account statement, or credit card statement.
Countries Accepted for Registration See list
Selling Plans Available Professional/Individual
Bank Account
  • Your seller account must have a business address associated with it.
  • Your bank account must be located in a country supported by the Amazon Currency Converter.
  • Your bank account information must be up to date.
Tax United States Tax and Regulatory Considerations
Canada tax and regulatory considerations
Mexico tax and regulatory considerations
Build International Listings Yes
Store Language English, Spanish (Seller Central available in English)

Europe

Store Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands)
Registration Link Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands)
Register using Linked Accounts Sell globally dashboard
Account Setup

you must provide a valid credit card, phone number, and tax information. You manage your European business from a single seller account allowing you to create and manage product offers on one or more of the following websites: Amazon.de, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.fr, Amazon.it, Amazon.es, and Amazon.nl.

When you register to sell on any of the Amazon European stores, your seller account is automatically enabled to allow you to sell on all other Amazon European stores. All your orders will be managed in a single place, making selling in Italy feel just like selling in the store where you originally registered.

Seller Verification You might also be required to provide additional documentation such as scanned copies of a passport, national ID, bank account statement, or credit card statement.
Countries Accepted for Registration See list
Selling Plans Available Professional/Individual
Bank Account
  • You can have only 1 bank account per store and up to five total method deposits used across multiple stores.
  • If you want to register a bank account that is located in a different country from the store where you are selling, you can use the Amazon Currency Converter service.
  • Each bank account will be verified. During this time (maximum 4 business days), you will be able to sell on Amazon but you will not be able to disburse to your bank account until verification is completed.
  • Prepare the bank documents (RIB, bank statement, certified bank letter) you will be requested to upload, to finalize the verification process.
Tax Europe Tax and Regulatory Considerations
EU Value Added Tax (VAT) frequently asked questions
Build International Listings Yes
Store Language English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch (Seller Central available in English)

Pacific-Asia

Store Japan Australia Singapore
Registration Link Japan Australia Singapore
Register using Linked Accounts Sell globally dashboard Sell globally dashboard Sell globally dashboard
Account Setup You must provide a valid credit card, phone number, and tax information. You manage your Japan Seller Central account business from a single seller allowing you to create and manage product offers on Amazon.co.jp. If you have linked accounts you can use Global Sales Summary to see store trends and toggle across accounts in different regions You must provide a valid credit card, phone number, and tax information. You manage your Amazon Japan Seller Central account business from a single seller allowing you to create and manage product offers on Amazon.com.au. If you have linked accounts you can use Global Sales Summary to see store trends and toggle across accounts in different regions You must provide a valid credit card, phone number, and tax information. You manage your Amazon Singapore Seller Central account business from a single seller allowing you to create and manage product offers on Amazon.sg. If you have linked accounts you can use Global Sales Summary to see store trends and toggle across accounts in different regions
Seller Verification

There are two types of identity verification documents required:

  • Photo identification (passport, driver’s license, basic resident registration card with photo, residence card)
  • Bill or statement issued within 180 days (credit card statement, internet banking statement of account, savings account passbook, and balance certificate).

Your photo identification must be still within its period of validity, and the name on it must match the information registered on Seller Central.

You might also be required to provide additional documentation such as scanned copies of a passport, national ID, bank account statement, or credit card statement upon request. You might also be required to provide additional documentation such as scanned copies of a passport, national ID, bank account statement, or credit card statement upon request.
Countries Accepted for Registration See list See list See list
Selling Plans Available Professional/Individual Professional/Individual Professional/Individual
Bank Account
  • Your seller account must have a business address associated with it.
  • Your bank account must be located in a country supported by the Amazon Currency Converter.
  • Your bank account information must be up to date.
Australian bank account information to receive sales. Hyperwallet is a third-party payment provider working with Amazon to provide payment services to sellers in the Australia store.
  • Your seller account must have a business address associated with it.
  • Your bank account must be located in a country supported by the Amazon Currency Converter.
  • Your bank account information must be up to date.
Tax Japan Tax and Regulatory Considerations Australia Goods and Services Tax (GST) Singapore Goods and Services Tax (GST) frequently asked questions
Japanese Consumption Tax Frequently Asked Questions on Australia's Low Value Imports GST
Build International Listings Yes Yes Yes
Store Language Japanese (Seller Central available in English) English (Seller Central available in English) English

Middle East

Marketplace United Arab Emirates Turkey
Registration Link Middle East Turkey
Register using Linked Accounts Sell globally dashboard Not available
Account Setup You will need to provide a valid credit card, phone number, and tax information. You manage your Amazon United Emirates Seller Central account business from a single seller allowing you to create and manage product offers on Amazon.ae. If you have linked accounts you can use Global Sales Summary to see marketplace trends and toggle across accounts in different regions You will need to provide a valid credit card, phone number, and tax information. You manage your Amazon Japan Seller Central account business from a single seller allowing you to create and manage product offers on one Amazon.com.au. If you have linked accounts you can use Global Sales Summary to see marketplace trends and toggle across accounts in different regions
Seller Verification You might also be required to provide additional documentation such as scanned copies of a passport, national ID, bank account statement, or credit card statement upon request. You might also be required to provide additional documentation such as scanned copies of a passport, national ID, bank account statement, or credit card statement upon request.
Countries Accepted for Registration See list Not available
Selling Plans Available Professional/Individual Professional/Individual
Bank Account
  • Your seller account must have a business address associated with it.
  • Your bank account must be located in a country supported by the Amazon Currency Converter.
  • Your bank account information must be up to date.
  • Your seller account must have a business address associated with it.
  • Your bank account must be located in a country supported by the Amazon Currency Converter.
  • Your bank account information must be up to date.
Tax United Arab Emirates Value Added Tax (VAT) FAQ Turkey Value Added Tax (VAT) Frequently Asked Questions
Build International Listings Yes No
Marketplace Language English, Arabic Turkish (Seller Central available in English)

India

Amazon.in is open for international sellers. If you are interested in selling on Amazon.in, contact us.

Brazil

Amazon.com.br is open to sellers based in Brazil, the United States, and China.

In order to register, sellers based in Brazil have to provide full name (or legal entity name), address and CPF/CNPJ as applicable.

Sellers based in the United States and China need to have a North America and Brazil Unified Account, a legal address in the Unites States or China, and a valid US bank account. Visit Brazil Tax and Regulatory Considerations for more information on taxes.

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Registration requirements by store

  • North America and Brazil Unified Account