How to become a seller on Amazon? Complete guide for Amazon Sellers

How to become a seller on Amazon?

Here is a complete step-by-step guide on how to become a seller on Amazon:

Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Seller on Amazon

Step 1: Decide What You Want to Sell

Before registering, identify:

  • Your product(s)
  • Category (clothing, electronics, books, etc.)
  • Whether it’s a private label, reselling, handmade, or drop-shipping

Step 2: Create an Amazon Seller Account

  1. Visit Amazon Seller Central.
  2. Click “Sign Up” or “Start Selling”.
  3. Choose your business type:
    • Individual or Professional (Professional plans offer more features).
  4. Enter your email address, create a password, and verify.

Step 3: Provide Business Information

You’ll need:

  • Business/legal name
  • Phone number
  • Address
  • Billing details (credit/debit card)
  • Bank account info (to receive payments)
  • Tax information (PAN & GST for India, SSN/EIN for the US)

Step 4: Choose Your Selling Plan

  • Individual Plan: Pay per item sold (no monthly fee).
  • Professional Plan: Fixed monthly subscription, access to more tools, ads, and APIs.

Step 5: Set Up Your Seller Profile

  • Add your business display name
  • Upload logo (optional)
  • Write your store description
  • Set shipping preferences

Step 6: List Your Products

You can:

  • Match existing listings (if others already sell the same product)
  • Or create a new listing with:
    • Product title
    • Description & features
    • Price
    • Images (high-quality, white background)
    • SKU, brand name, and category
    • Quantity/Inventory

Step 7: Choose Fulfillment Method

  1. FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon):
    • Ship your inventory to Amazon’s warehouse.
    • Amazon packs, ships, and handles customer service.
  2. FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant):
    • You store, pack, and ship the items yourself.
  3. Easy Ship (in India):
    • You pack the item; Amazon picks it up and delivers it.

Step 8: Manage Your Orders

  • Monitor orders via your Amazon Seller Central dashboard
  • Respond to queries
  • Track returns and inventory

Step 9: Get Paid

Amazon settles your balance every 7 or 14 days, transferring your sales earnings directly to your registered bank account (minus commission and fees).

Step 10: Grow Your Business

  • Use Amazon Ads (PPC) to promote listings
  • Join Amazon Prime (if using FBA)
  • Monitor sales reports and performance metrics
  • Encourage customer reviews
  • Consider deals, coupons, and promotions

Documents Needed (India Example):

  • GST Number (for most categories)
  • PAN Card
  • Bank Account
  • Identity Proof
  • Address Proof

Pro Tips:

  • Ensure fast shipping and good packaging
  • Optimize listings with keywords
  • Respond quickly to customer messages
  • Maintain good seller performance metrics

If you want to learn how to become a seller on Amazon and Flipkart you can join Udaan Institute of Information Technology Ahmedabad. This institute offers Certificate Course in Online Seller Programme. For more details call on 9909091555 or visit on www.uiit.net

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