Amazon Seller Account Setup and Verification Guide
1. Account Creation and Setup
This section outlines the initial steps for creating and setting up an Amazon seller account.
- 1.1 Account Basics
- 1.1.1 Account Creation: The process begins with creating a new Amazon account.
- 1.1.2 Initial Setup Steps: Follow on-screen prompts for basic account information, which may include email, password, and personal details.
- 1.1.3 Information Requirements: Users will be guided through providing necessary details such as personal identification, business information, and contact details.
- 1.1.4 Payment and Banking Details: Input required payment and banking information, typically including credit card details (e.g., VISA, MasterCard) and bank account information for receiving payments.
- 1.1.5 Security and Access: Information related to cookies, VPN/VPS usage, and security measures.
- 1.2 Seller Account Registration
Detailed steps for registering as an Amazon seller.
- 1.2.1 Starting Registration: Navigate to the Amazon seller registration page and click the "Create your Amazon account" button.
- 1.2.2 Verification Code (OTP): Enter a 6-digit One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your registered phone number to verify your account. An option to "Resend OTP" is available.
- 1.2.3 Completing Registration: Proceed by clicking the "Next" button after successful verification.
- 1.2.4 Contact Information: Provide your phone number, including the country code (e.g., "+86" for China). Additional input fields may be presented.
- 1.2.5 Domain Specifics: Note specific domain requirements, such as "gs.amazon.cn" for certain regions.
- 1.2.6 Account Details: Enter required account-specific information.
- 1.2.7 Verification Steps: Follow prompts for account verification.
- 1.2.8 Business Information: Provide business details, including company name (e.g., "co.ltd"), and potentially numerical data (e.g., "50").
- 1.2.9 Security PIN: Set up a security PIN. This may involve entering a country code like "+86" and providing numerical inputs.
- 1.2.10 Beneficial Owner Information: Declare Beneficial Owner Information, potentially specifying percentages (e.g., "25%").
- 1.2.11 Payment Methods: Select and enter payment details, including credit cards (VISA, MasterCard) and bank accounts. Information related to FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) may also be relevant. Pricing details (e.g., "39.99") might be displayed.
- 1.2.12 Account Settings: Configure account settings by inputting specific values or text for various fields.
- 1.2.13 Document Uploads: Upload required documents in supported formats such as PS, TIFF, PNG, JPG, PDF, JPEG.
- 1.2.14 Browser and Security Settings: Ensure compatibility with browsers like Chrome and Safari. Information on VPN/VPS and AI usage might be provided.
- 1.2.15 Account Verification: Further verification steps may be required.
- 1.2.16 Verification Procedures: Follow specific procedures for verification.
- 1.2.17 Verification Process: Details on the verification process.
- 1.2.18 Two-Step Verification: Set up Two-Step Verification for enhanced account security, including account recovery options.
- 1.2.19 Identity Verification: Steps for verifying personal identity.
- 1.2.20 Account Information: Provide and confirm account details.
- 1.2.21 Payment and Bank Details: Re-enter or confirm payment and bank information.
- 1.2.22 Payment Options: Details on various payment options, including "Fuiou Pay".
- 1.2.23 Approval Process: Information on the account approval process.
- 1.2.24 KYC (Know Your Customer): Complete KYC procedures, which may involve multiple steps (Step 1 to Step 5) and providing required information.
2. Payment and Banking
Information on setting up and managing payment methods for sellers.
- 2.1 Payment Methods: Details on accepted payment methods, including credit cards (VISA, MasterCard) and bank transfers.
- 2.2 Bank Account Setup: Instructions for linking bank accounts for receiving sales proceeds.
- 2.3 Payment Processing: Information on how payments are processed.
- 2.4 Alternative Payment Systems: Details on using systems like "Fuiou Pay".
3. Tax Information
Guidance on providing necessary tax documentation for compliance.
- 3.1 Tax Compliance: Understanding tax obligations for sellers.
- 3.1.1 Tax Forms: Information on filling out tax forms such as W-9 and W-8BEN.
- 3.1.2 Tax Identification Numbers: Providing relevant tax identification numbers.
- 3.1.3 Email for Tax Inquiries: Contact emails for tax-related questions (e.g., "xxx@amazon.com", "no-reply@amazon.com").
- 3.1.4 Seller Reactivation Appeals: Contact for seller reactivation appeals related to tax issues.
- 3.1.5 Document Submission: Guidelines for submitting tax documents, including acceptable file formats (PDF, PNG, GIF).
- 3.1.6 Tax Information Requirements: Specific requirements for tax information.
- 3.1.7 Tax Audit Guidance: Information on tax audits and related procedures.
- 3.1.8 Tax Form Submission: Process for submitting tax forms.
- 3.2 Tax Information Collection: Details on how tax information is collected.
- 3.3 Tax Related Contacts: List of relevant email addresses for tax inquiries.
- 3.4 Tax Form Submission Process: Step-by-step guide for submitting tax forms.
- 3.5 Tax Information Requirements: Specific details on what tax information is needed.
- 3.6 Tax Audit Support: Information on support for tax audits.
- 3.7 Tax Form Submission Guidelines: Best practices for submitting tax forms.
- 3.8 Tax Information Updates: How to update tax information.
4. Account Security and Verification
Measures to secure your account and complete verification processes.
- 4.1 Two-Step Verification: Setting up and using two-step verification for enhanced security.
- 4.2 Account Recovery: Procedures for recovering your account if access is lost.
- 4.3 Verification Methods: Information on various verification methods, including OTP and potentially app-based authenticators (e.g., "Microsoft Authenticator").
- 4.4 Document Verification: Uploading documents for identity and business verification.
- 4.5 Security Best Practices: Tips for maintaining account security.
- 4.6 Browser Compatibility: Ensuring compatibility with browsers like Chrome and Safari, and operating systems like iOS and Windows.
- 4.7 Account Protection: Measures to protect your account from unauthorized access.
- 4.8 Verification Status: Checking the status of your account verification.
- 4.9 Security Alerts: Information on security alerts and notifications.
- 4.10 Account Review: Amazon's process for reviewing seller accounts.
- 4.11 Identity Verification: Steps for verifying your identity.
- 4.12 Contact Information for Support: Relevant contact points for account-related issues.
- 4.13 Tax Information Updates: How to update your tax details.
- 4.14 Account Security Best Practices: Recommendations for securing your account.
- 4.15 Verification Process: Overview of the verification process.
- 4.16 Account Security: General advice on account security.
- 4.17 Verification Requirements: What is needed for verification.
- 4.18 Security Measures: Details on security protocols.
- 4.19 Account Recovery Options: Available methods for account recovery.
- 4.20 Verification Status Check: How to check your verification status.
- 4.21 Security Best Practices: Further recommendations for account security.
- 4.22 Verification Process Overview: A summary of the verification steps.
- 4.23 Account Security Tips: Additional tips for account security.
- 4.24 Verification Documentation: Required documents for verification.
- 4.25 Account Security: General security advice.
- 4.26 Verification Status: How to monitor your verification status.
- 4.27 NARF: Information related to NARF (potentially a specific verification or compliance term).
- 4.28 Verification Queries: How to get help with verification issues.
5. Additional Information
Other relevant details for Amazon sellers.
- 5.1 Browser and System Requirements: Recommended browsers (Chrome, Safari) and operating systems (iOS, Windows).
- 5.2 Account Management: Tips for managing your seller account effectively.
- 5.3 Seller Performance: Information on seller performance metrics.
- 5.4 Contacting Support: How to reach Amazon Seller Support.
- 5.5 Tax Information: Further details on tax-related matters.
- 5.6 Account Security: Reinforcing account security measures.
- 5.7 Verification Process: Final checks on the verification process.
- 5.8 Account Settings: Customizing your account settings.
- 5.9 Seller Support: Resources available for seller support.
- 5.10 Payment Thresholds: Information on payment thresholds.
- 5.11 Account Updates: How to update your account information.
- 5.12 Contacting Support: Additional contact methods for support.
- 5.13 Tax Information: Final notes on tax compliance.
- 5.14 Account Security: Summary of security best practices.
- 5.15 Verification Process: Final steps in the verification process.
- 5.16 Account Management: Ongoing account management advice.
- 5.17 Tax Forms: Specifics on tax forms like W-9 and W-8BEN.
- 5.18 Account Security: Final security recommendations.
- 5.19 Account Verification: Final checks on verification.
- 5.20 Account Management: Ongoing account management.
- 5.21 Tax Information: Final tax advice.
- 5.22 Account Security: Security best practices.
- 5.23 Verification Process: Final verification steps.
- 5.24 Account Management: Ongoing management.
- 5.25 Tax Information: Final tax guidance.
- 5.26 Account Security: Security best practices.
- 5.27 NARF: Further details on NARF.
- 5.28 Verification Support: How to get support for verification.
