REGISTRATION GUIDE
How to register with
Amazon Global Selling?
A beginner’s guide to Amazon seller registration for international marketplaces.
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To get help with document submission, choose an option from the list below
ID proof requirements:
- You can choose any of the following documents: Aadhar Card, Passport, Driver’s License or PAN Card. For convenience, you can upload Aadhar Card/Passport. You would be required to submit this ID proof later during registration.
- Your name should match the name mentioned in the national ID card provided during Amazon seller registration.
- ID proof should be clearly visible. Please provide a color copy if possible.
- We recommend you upload your Aadhaar card as the ID proof.
- You can scan the Aadhaar card displaying both the sides as shown in the image below. You can also download and use a soft copy from https://uidai.gov.in/.

Have all the ID proofs ready?
Address proof requirements:
- Bank statement/credit card statement is used to verify company address.
- The bank statement uploaded should be a colour photo and must be dated within the last 180 days.
- Bank logo, bank account number, business address, business name or point of contact (name of person to contact on behalf of the business), and bank account holder name must be clearly visible.
- The statement must include transaction activity. However, you can black out transaction amount.
- If the bank account is in the name of your business, the bank account name on the document must be the same as the name of your business. However, if you have a sole proprietorship, the bank account name on the document must be the sole proprietor's name.
- Online statements are preferred.
- If you’re opting for an offline statement, please get the statement stamped and provide a clear scanned copy.

Are your documents ready?
Credit card requirements:
- When you register as an Amazon seller, it is necessary to enter an internationally chargeable credit card with a valid billing address. Upon completion of registration, the monthly fee (if applicable) will be charged on this credit card or USD $1 (excl. VAT) to validate the credit card.
- Credit card should be international transaction enabled.
- To make it international transaction enabled, please get in touch with the bank.

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How to register on Amazon as a global seller?
We have broken down the Amazon seller registration process into a step-wise guide for your convenience.
- If your company is registered, select ‘Privately-owned business’.
- If you are an individual, select ‘None, I am an individual’.
- If you choose ‘Privately-owned business’, enter your company name.
- If you choose ‘None, I am an individual’, enter your name as per the ID proof.
- Enter your business address as mentioned in the bank statement.
- Enter a valid phone number. An OTP will be sent for verification.
- Enter primary contact person details as per the national ID card (Aadhar Card/Driving License/Passport), which will be summited for Seller Identity Verification in Step 7.
- Fill the required details as per your national ID card.
- If you’ve uploaded an Aadhaar card, the expiry date field should be left blank.
- Enter all the beneficial owner details, only in case of a partnership firm.
- Enter the details of internationally accepted credit card.
- Upon completion of Amazon seller registration, your credit card will be charged the monthly fee (if applicable) or USD $1 (excl. VAT) to validate the credit card.
- Select a template to be displayed on the website. This can be changed later.
- Complete the information regarding UPC and brand registrations. If you do not have UPC, GTIN exemption request can be raised in seller support.
- Enter the required details as per the national ID card.
- Submit the documents in the fields provided. Documents uploaded should be less than 10MB in size. The accepted formats are *.png, *.tiff, *.tif, *.jpg, *.jpeg, and pdf.
- All documents must:
- A video call verification could be required for your account. Please choose the date and time at which you are available for a video call. You can reschedule if the time does not suit you.
- Please check your email 24 hours before the video call appointment for further details.
- During the video call, please make sure you have the physical copy of the national ID card and documents submitted while registration. The concerned person whose national ID card has been uploaded should be present.
Step 1: Business type and location

Step 2: Enter your legal name


Step 3: Business information

Step 4: Seller information


Step 5: Credit card

Step 6: Store information

Step 7: Seller Identity Verification (SIV)
• Be valid (not expired, revoked, or closed)
• Be high-quality, in color, and unobstructed (not angled, blurry, or cropped)
• Show the full page
• Be scanned images or a photo taken from your mobile device's camera (no screenshots)
• Display matching information (your ID number or name) that you use to register to sell on Amazon
• Display the full document (front and back, if applicable)
• Not be password-protected
• Be authentic and unaltered/unedited
• Be in one of these supported languages: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, or Spanish
• Be high-quality, in color, and unobstructed (not angled, blurry, or cropped)
• Show the full page
• Be scanned images or a photo taken from your mobile device's camera (no screenshots)
• Display matching information (your ID number or name) that you use to register to sell on Amazon
• Display the full document (front and back, if applicable)
• Not be password-protected
• Be authentic and unaltered/unedited
• Be in one of these supported languages: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, or Spanish

Step 8: Video call verification



Need more help with Seller Identity Verification?

Seller Identiity Verification is an easy and hassle-free process that can be completed at the comfort of your home with an internet connection. However, to address any hindrances faced by sellers, we've listed a few points to be noted during the Seller Identity Verification process:
- The review process can take up to 2 business days from the time we receive your documents. We will email you the results.
- We reject documents when we can't verify them or when they don't meet our criteria.
- In certain cases, we request you to resubmit your documents. Refer to the step by step registration guide before resubmitting your documents to avoid errors.
- If we are unable to verify the information you provided and request that you resubmit your documents, you will have to submit them within the next 30 days to complete this request. If we do not receive your documents within this timeframe, your case will be closed and we will not be able to activate your account to sell on Amazon.
- Our decision to approve or reject a document is final and cannot be appealed, though you can re-apply with a new account.
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