Many readers have asked, can individual business owners open a store on Amazon? What is the process for opening a store on Amazon as a self-employed business owner? Next, follow the editor to take a look!
Information required for individual registration to open a store on Amazon
Whether you are a self-employed individual or a company, you can register as a seller on Amazon. While preparing the registration information, you can also learn about the process and steps for self-employed individuals to open a store on Amazon.
1. Basic information for registering a personal account to open a store
1) Dual currency credit card: You can use VISA or MasterCard dual currency credit card;
2) Brand new network and computer: Brand new here means that the network and computer have not logged into the Amazon seller account and buyer account, such as IP, browser, etc.;
3) Email: It is best to use an Amazon-specific email address that has not been used for other channels.
4) Scanned copy of the business license: If the company applies for a seller account through Amazon Merchant Manager, a scanned copy of the business license is required. Otherwise, this document is not required.
Amazon individual business personal store opening process and steps (self-registration)
1) Create an account
Log in to Amazon’s official website https://www.amazon.com/, find and click “Sell on Amazon” at the bottom of the page
After entering the Seller Center homepage, click "Start selling" and enter your account information, such as email address;
2) Fill in your name (in English)
Fill in your personal name or company name according to the actual situation, and check the box to agree to the Amazon terms. Of course, you can read the specific content of the terms.
3) Fill in the address information (English or Pinyin)
①Address: If the seller does not know the English address, he can fill it in in pinyin.
②Seller Name: Enter the seller name displayed on the Amazon platform (visible to buyers).
③ Store URL (optional): If the seller has opened a store on other platforms, you can fill in the URL of the store. If not, you can leave it blank.
④Verification: 3 chances. First, it is best to fill in a mobile phone number that has not been used on the Amazon platform to avoid account association; secondly, if you choose the Call method, the page will display the PIN and 4-digit number. Just enter it after the call is connected (if you can't answer the call, switch to SMS immediately). If you choose SMS, enter the received 4-digit PIN code in the pop-up page.
4) Fill in credit card information
Follow the on-page prompts and fill in the corresponding credit card information.
5) Fill in your identity information
If you do not have U.S. citizenship, remember to check "NO" and fill in your identity information as prompted on the page.
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7) Electronic signature or form
① Electronic Signature
It is recommended that sellers use electronic signatures, which will take effect immediately and is simpler. Of course, sellers can also choose to send the form by email. After selecting the electronic signature method, multiple options and input boxes will pop up on the page. Usually, all these options will be checked. The seller can also understand them first and then check them. Then write down personal name or company name, email address, country and other information, and finally click OK.
②Mail form
If you choose this method, a reminder will appear on the page and the information will take effect 7 to 20 working days after the email form is submitted. From a time perspective, it is not recommended for sellers to use this method.
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9) Fill in product information
Fill in the actual needs according to the page prompts
10) Select sales category
Select the corresponding sales category according to actual situation. Multiple selections are allowed. If you complete the above Amazon personal store opening process and steps, and there are no special circumstances, the account registration is complete, and you can log in to the Amazon seller backend.
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