Required documents for registering an Amazon Seller account
10 Sept 2019
Documents required for Amazon Seller account registration
We receive many inquiries about the documents needed to set up an Amazon Seller account. Below, we have collected all the information that will help you prepare before opening an account in Seller Central.
Before registering an Amazon Seller account
Selling on Amazon is only possible for businesses – individuals cannot set up sales accounts. This can be a sole proprietorship, limited liability company, or joint-stock company.
Before starting the process, make sure you have:
business data from the current extract from CEIDG or KRS,
data of the owners and representatives of the company,
data of the account manager (Primary Contact),
data of future additional account users,
data of the business bank account,
credit/debit card,
email address for account registration,
two mobile phone numbers for verification.
Documents required for sole proprietorships
Extract from CEIDG – no older than 3 months. The data must be entered in Seller Central exactly as in the extract. Sometimes Amazon requires a translation of the document (it does not have to be sworn, but professional).
Identity document of Primary Contact – scans of both sides of the ID card in separate files or passport (photo page). The residential address must match the data provided in registration.
Document confirming residential address – bill (electricity, gas, water, phone, TV) or bank statement. It must include the name, surname, and address matching the registration data. Sensitive data (balance, PESEL) can be blurred.
Extract from the business account – confirming the account number to which payments from Amazon will be sent.
Documents required for companies
Extract from KRS – no older than 3 months.
Beneficial Owners data (co-owners / board members): first name, last name, address, date of birth, document number.
Scans of identity documents of all owners / management.
Letter of Authorisation – if the account is managed by someone outside the management board, a company letter signed by a representative of the company is required.
Secondary Users in Amazon Seller Central
You can add additional users and assign them permissions. Each Secondary User must provide the following information: first name, last name, address, date of birth, document number. If they will have access to refunds or payouts, a scan of their identity document and proof of address is also required.
Summary
Prepare all documents in advance to avoid account blockage.
Scans should preferably be in .pdf format, legible, up to 10 MB.
Requirements may vary for foundations.
The above applies as of September 2019, and Amazon is changing dynamically – it is worth checking the current guidelines before registration.
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