Seller registration guide

How to register as an Amazon seller

Use our step-by-step guide to create your Amazon selling account. Find out everything you need to register, get answers to common questions, and learn what to do after you’ve created an account.
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Choose a selling plan first

Our selling plans give you the freedom to pay per sale or stick to a flat monthly fee. You can change or cancel your plan at any time using Seller Central after verification.
Below are the two key plans that we offer:
Choose Individual Selling plan if you are selling fewer than 35 items a month and you are still deciding on what to sell or you do not plan to use advanced selling tools.
Choose Professional selling plan if you are selling more than 35 items a month and are keen to leverage our advanced selling and advertising tools.

Get started with registration process

While timelines for seller registration can vary, in many cases you’ll be able to complete the process in just a few hours. Then you’ll verify your identity as the primary contact for your business, a process that usually takes three business days or less.

Before you create your selling account, make sure you have the following ready:

Understanding these verification requirements will help you move faster in the registration and verification process. These checks help us maintain a trusted marketplace for customers and protect your business.

Verification type

Target

What do you need to provide?

Identity Verification
Point-of-contact (POC) Identity Verification
Government-issued ID
Verification of the company (business seller)
Verify the business identity and operating status
Business license
Address Verification
Business Address Verification for Business sellers or Residential Address for Individuals
Proof of address document such as Bank statement or Utility bills
Business Association (Business Sellers)
Verify the relationship between the POC and the business
Business relationship document such as employment contract, shareholder certificate, or letter of authorization
Credit Card Verification
Process payments and expenses
Credit card details with CVV/CVC
Bank Account Verification
Verify the disbursement instrument
Bank account details. Bank account details; if not auto verified, provide bank statement.

Create your Amazon Selling Account

Create your selling account using your name, email and password. On the next page, you will need to complete two step verification by entering the OTP sent to your registered phone number. Then click Continue.
Six-step Amazon Seller Registration Guide.

Registration process in 6 steps

Step 1: Provide business information

The first type of information you’ll provide during registration helps us understand your business.
  • Type of business: Select the option that best describes your business (State owned, Publicly listed, Privately owned, charity, Sole-proprietor). If you’re operating as an individual or your business isn’t otherwise incorporated, select None, I am an individual.
  • Company Name: Enter the exact name under which your business is registered with the appropriate government institution.
  • Company registration number: Enter the number you received during company registration (not required for individual sellers). This unique identifier isn’t the same as your Employer Identification Number (EIN).
  • Registered business address: Enter the address that appears on the business license (not required for individual sellers).
  • Phone number: Enter your phone number, including the country code, and verify it via SMS or phone call.
In order to verify your Business, you'll need an official document issued by a government agency that provides key information about your company (legal name, registration number, business activities, registered address, directors, and current status). You can request a copy of your company's registration extract from your national or local company register. Business license is required for business sellers only. Individual sellers are not required to provide a business license.

All business sellers are required to provide proof of address like a recent bank statement or utility bills.
What type of Business do you have?
You can look at below descriptions to choose an accurate Business Type in the registration form.

Business Type

Description

State-owned business
Company that is either wholly or partially owned and/or operated by a government.
Publicly-listed business
Company whose shares are listed on a public stock exchange and available for public trading. Examples include:
UK, Ireland: PLC
Germany: AG
Spain: SA
France: SA
Italy: SpA
Netherlands: NV
Sweden: AB
Poland: SA
Belgium: SA/NV
Privately-owned business
Company that is controlled and operated by private individuals or other companies The business seller is registered in the context of a commercial or professional activity. Examples include:
UK: LLP, LTD
Ireland: LTD
Germany: GmbH
Spain: SL
France: SARL, SAS
Italy: SRL
Netherlands: BV
Sweden: AB
Poland: sp. z o.o
Belgium: SRL/BV
Charity
1) A legally recognized and tax-exempt non-profit organization that has been established and operates for charitable purposes, 2) uses all resources for these purposes, 3) does not distribute income to private purposes, and 4) does not support or cooperate with political organizations.
Individual (I don't have a registered business)
A natural person carries out sales without forming a registered business entity. This includes sole traders or self-employed individuals operating under local law, who may sell commercially and are responsible for meeting applicable tax and regulatory obligations. As an individual seller, you will still have access to Amazon's suite of selling tools and resources to grow your business professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to provide my business type?
You have to provide your Business type to help us collect the relevant Business information to comply with identification and verification measures.
What alternate documents can you share if your license is not within 180 days of issuance?
We require the following documents that prove your business is valid, usually when business license is not within 180 days of issuance).

• Certificate of good standing or an equivalent explicitly stating that the business is active and compliant as of a recent date. Different countries have various names for such certificates, for example, “certificate of existence,” “attestation de situation,” and “Aktif Belge.”
• Recently issued or renewed business license.

Other official documents:

• Tax clearance certificate or VAT registration with a recent issue date.
• Official registry extract from a government website indicating that the business is active.
• Chamber of commerce statements (if regionally accepted).
What documents are acceptable for business verification?
You'll need an official document issued by a government agency that provides key information about your company (legal name, registration number, business activities, registered address, directors, and current status). You can request a copy of your company's registration extract from your national or local company register. A business license is required only for business sellers. Individual sellers are not required to provide a business license.
What if my country is not listed?
Please check back at a future date as we work to expand the number of accepted countries.
In which stores do I register?
In which stores do I register? When signing up for an Amazon seller account, you complete a one-time, global registration. As part of the registration process, we automatically create linked accounts that give you access to sell globally in UAE, KSA, Egypt, North American stores (United States, Canada, and Mexico), European stores (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, and Spain), Japan, Singapore, and Australia. This means your information is collected under a global Amazon seller account and may be shared with and processed by Amazon affiliates worldwide, including outside the EEA and the UK (such as in the United States), to support account creation, identity verification, fraud prevention, compliance with legal obligations, and to provide access to Amazon stores globally. Once your account is created, you can choose the specific stores where you want to list and sell products, subject to any additional local requirements.
Do I need to start a new account for multiple stores at once?
No. To help you sell globally, Amazon uses a single seller registration process that lets you sell in Amazon stores worldwide, including the UAE, KSA, Egypt, North America, Europe, Japan, Singapore, and Australia. During registration, the seller information is collected once and used to create a global merchant account. At the listing stage, you can decide which specific stores you want to sell your products in, as well as verify whether additional information is necessary to meet local legal or regulatory requirements in the respective store markets.
What are the terms and conditions I am agreeing to?
These terms and conditions govern selling in a particular region or the marketplace. By default, you have to register in all regions - North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa.
What is the correct format of the phone number?
The numbers must be prefixed with the country code. Following is the correct format +48 1298279287
What should I do if I do not have a mobile number or receive an SMS?
You can enter your landline phone number and select the Call option to receive the phone verification PIN.
What if I have not received the SMS with the PIN?
Check if you have entered your phone number in the correct format. Request for the PIN once again.
What should I do if my country is not listed with a call option?
If the 'Call' option is not available in your country, select the SMS option.

Step 2: Provide seller information

The next information you’ll provide helps identify you as your business’s primary contact person.

Use a government-issued ID like a passport to enter the following information:
  • country of citizenship,
  • country of birth,
  • date of birth,
  • identity proof,
  • residential address.
  • phone number (add an additional number if necessary).
You'll also indicate:

Whether you're a beneficial owner of the business, a legal representative of the business, or both, you'll need to upload a document proving your relationship to the business (like an employment contract, shareholder certificate, or letter of authorization or articles of association).

All Individual sellers must provide a proof of address (like a recent bank statement or utility bill).
Frequently Asked Questions
What documents prove my relationship to the business?
You can provide:

• Articles of association/incorporation documents
• Letter of authorization
• Business license if your name is on the document.
What documents can I use as proof of address?
You can provide:

• Bank statement
• Utility Bill such as Gas, water, electricity, TV, Internet, mobile phone, or landline phone bills
Why does ‘Primary contact person’ need to provide their personal information?
The Primary contact person is the person who has access to the Selling on Amazon payment account, provides the registration information on behalf of the account holder (the registered seller) and initiates transactions such as disbursements and refunds. Actions taken by the Primary point of contact are deemed to be taken by the account holder.
Who is a ‘Beneficial owner’?
A beneficial owner is a natural person who directly or indirectly owns more than 25% of the shares or voting rights of the business, or that own the business via other means. If no individual qualifies under the criteria mentioned then any individual who holds the position of senior manager is considered a beneficial owner.
What if my business is held by another company?
If another company (parent company) owns enough shares (25% or more) or voting rights in the registered business, the beneficial owners of the parent company have to be added to the beneficial owners list. We may ask this information if needed once you have completed registration.
Who is the ‘Legal representative’ of the business?
A legal representative of the business has specific powers and is legally authorised by your business to manage and act on its behalf (for instance: accepting terms and conditions, opening a payment account, etc.). The legal representative may or may not be an owner of the business.
What should I do if I am the primary contact person but not the legal representative?
If the person registered as Primary contact is not a legal representative, the legal representative of the registered business provides a letter of authorisation. This document authorises the Primary contact person to act on behalf of the company. We will notify you when the document is required.
How is the Primary Contact defined?
The Primary contact person is the person who has access to the Selling on Amazon payment account, provides the registration information on behalf of the account holder (the registered seller) and initiates transactions such as disbursements and refunds. Actions taken by the Primary point of contact are deemed to be taken by the account holder.
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Step 3: Provide billing information

Next, you’ll enter credit card information and billing address. We use these details to process payments and expenses.

You'll enter:
• Card number and expiry date
• Security code (CVV/CVC) — the 3-4 digit code on your card
• Billing address
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I provide my credit card details?
We will charge your card a subscription fee (if applicable) for the first month. We will charge your selling account balance in future months or your card if you have negative balance in your account at the end of a settlement period.
Can I provide a different credit card after I have opened my account?
You can provide a new credit or debit card at any time via Account Info under the Settings tab of your account.
When will the subscription fee be charged?
The subscription fee will be charged as soon as you complete the registration process and your information is verified.
What happens if I enter my credit or debit card details?
When you enter a new card or update your information for an existing card, Amazon will ask your bank to verify your identity and validate your card. Amazon does not actually make the charge.
Which are the accepted credit cards?
We accept the following credit or debit cards: AMEX, VISA and Mastercard. We do not accept alternative charge methods such as prepaid cards, gift certificates, cheques, or online payment systems (PayPal).
What if I don’t want to sell in a store later?
When you register for an Amazon selling account, we automatically create linked accounts that give you access to sell in Australia, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, North American, and European stores. If you are selling in one store, then you will be charged only for that store. You can close or downgrade your account(s) using the self-service tool on Seller Central after registration.
What is Monthly Subscription Fee?
You will be charged a Professional selling subscription fee of 165.91 PLN (excl. VAT) for the first month. You will continue to be charged this fee each month if you have active listings. If you do not have active listings, you will not be charged a subscription fee in that month. If you expand to sell in other stores, you will pay the equivalent of 39.99 USD per month, split proportionately across each country or region in which you have an active listing and charged separately in each local currency. You can downgrade at any time. For more information, see this page.

Step 4: Provide store and product information

After providing payment information, you’ll enter the name of your business as you’d like it to appear on Amazon Europe stores. We call this your "store”. It will appear to customers in each of your offers and in your public seller profile.

You’ll also be prompted to provide information about your:
  • Business certifications
  • Manufacturer or brand status
Review your documents: Before you go any further, you can view the documents you have uploaded and replace them if necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a store name?
A Store name is the name displayed to buyers for your Amazon listings on your Seller Profile.
What if my store name is already being used by another seller?
Your Amazon store name needs to be unique and doesn’t need to match your business name. If another seller is using your preferred name, select a variation or alternative name.
What are UPCs — and how do I find or obtain them?
In most cases, Amazon requires sellers to have industry-standard product identifiers such as Universal Product Codes (UPC or ISBN in case of books). These identifiers help us match listings to the existing products in Amazon’s catalog.
What is Amazon Brand Registry?
Amazon Brand Registry is a free program that provides sellers with a suite of additional selling benefits and protection tools. If you’re the rights owner for an eligible brand, we recommend enrolling it in Brand Registry before you list your products. You’ll need a pending or registered trademark to enroll.
Can I update the store name later?
Yes, you can provide a new display name by accessing the Settings tab of your seller account.
Why should I provide my trademark information?
The Amazon Brand Registry helps you protect your registered trademarks on Amazon and create an accurate and trusted experience for customers. Currently, brands must have a registered trademark to be eligible for enrollment.
Why is my listing enabled in multiple marketplaces?
EU support unified registration and as a part of it we register seller in all the marketplaces in Europe. Marketplaces in EU8 are UK, DE, IT, ES, FR, NL, SE, PL.
Do I automatically sell products in all countries supported by the store where I register my seller account and create listings?
Creating a global Amazon seller account does not automatically mean selling in every country or store. If you join the FBA program, you are automatically added to the FBA Export program and your sales offer is automatically made available for export. Sellers using the Merchant Fulfilled Network (MFN) must add an international shipping option in the store from which they intend to reach international customers. This can be done in shipping templates. Regardless of where you choose to sell or ship your products, your merchant account information is stored within your Amazon global seller account. This means that your information may be shared, transmitted, stored, and processed by Amazon affiliates worldwide, including outside the EEA and the United Kingdom (for example, in the United States), to support account management, identity verification, fraud prevention, compliance with legal obligations, and provide access to Amazon stores worldwide.
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Step 5: Provide bank account information

Finally, you'll provide your bank account details so we can send you proceeds from your sales.

You'll enter:
• Account holder name
• Bank account number and sort code

If we are unable to verify your account automatically: we will ask you to send your last bank statement (issued within the last 180 days). You'll see an "In progress" status while we verify your information.

Step 6: Identity verification and document collection

Next, you’ll be prompted to do one of the following:

• Take a photo of your face and government-issued ID.
• Schedule a video call with or join an Amazon employee. You should have your government-issued ID ready for the call (the same ID you used during registration) proof of residential address to the call.
• Upload a Government issued ID

What happens next:

• We'll review your information using secure checks
• Most verifications complete within a few business days
• You'll receive email updates throughout the process
• If we need additional information or documents, we'll let you know what to provide
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is verification needed?
In order to keep our marketplace protected for buyers and sellers, we verify the information of business and the individuals.
What are the requirements for uploading documents?
When uploading documents, use high-quality colour scans or photos that show all four corners and have legible text. Don’t use screenshots or blurry images, and make sure that relevant documents are signed.
How will I know that I have been verified?
We will email you about the progress once verification is complete.
What can I do while being verified?
While you wait for the verification, have a look at the success stories in selling globally with Amazon. Click here.

Prepare to sell during your verification period

While you wait for Amazon to verify your registered details, use this time to set up your business for success.
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Configure your account and start selling

After completing seller registration, you’ll have access to Seller Central, the hub for your selling account.

Before you start selling, make sure you configure your selling account for your business. Consider adding other users if you’d like help with certain tasks.

After configuring your account, you can use SellerCentral to list and price products, manage inventory, fulfill customer orders, and much more.

Already selling on Amazon in Europe? Get on Amazon PL faster

Overseas sellers who have an active professional account on any European Amazon site can add Amazon PL to their coverage without creating a new account.

One unified European seller account covers all nine European Amazon sites, so your verified business identity, billing information and documents are automatically transferred. Use the European Expansion Accelerator in Seller Central to generate offers in English, set prices in PLN and activate Amazon PL within a few clicks.

If you are registering for Amazon for the first time from outside the UK, the same six-step process described on this page applies. Prepare a government-issued ID, proof of business address, and a credit card for international payments in advance.

In many cases, initial registration is completed within a few hours, and identity verification usually takes up to three business days. Once your account is approved, Seller Central becomes your central dashboard for managing listings, inventory and payments on Amazon PL and all other European sites you activate.

Another key decision for any cross-border retailer is the choice of order fulfillment model. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) allows you to send inventory to Amazon fulfillment centers in Europe, and Amazon handles picking, packaging, shipping, customer service and returns in Polish.

Products registered in FBA can also earn the Prime badge, signaling fast and reliable delivery to Polish customers. Sellers with their own warehouses can choose Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM), maintaining full control over logistics. Before choosing a fulfillment model, please review the current fee rates and VAT obligations for Poland available in Seller Central.

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