Understanding Seller Central Addresses: A Comprehensive Guide
Selling on Amazon can be a lucrative business, but it comes with its own set of challenges. One of the most important aspects of setting up a Seller Central account is ensuring that your addresses are in order. Amazon is very particular about this, and if your addresses don't match up, your application may be rejected. In this guide, we'll take a look at what Amazon wants to see and how to line everything up so that you can get your account up and running smoothly.
The Importance of Address Matching
Amazon wants all the addresses on your documents to match up with your account. This includes your personal address, business address, bank statement, and utility bill. If you've already messed this up, don't worry. We'll tell you how to fix it. But if you're just starting out, here's what you need to know.
Setting Up a Seller Central Account
Say you're setting up a Seller Central account for the first time. Whether you're doing it in your personal name or with an LLC or Canadian Corporation, the first thing you need to know is that Amazon wants all your addresses to match up. If you're doing it in your personal name, it's the easiest, but we recommend setting up an LLC. If you can form an LLC in your home state, that's perfect. Your business address will line up with your bank address, and if you need a utility bill, you can grab that easily.
The Con of Using Your Personal Address
The con of using your personal address is that it will be public information for anyone to see. If you're concerned about privacy, it's best to form your LLC in a state like Wyoming, which has good privacy laws and is very affordable. They'll give you a business address that includes mail forwarding, which is useful if Amazon needs to send you a PIN number through the mail.
Matching Up Addresses
It's hard to get a business bank account to match up with your LLC address, so most likely, you'll have to put your home address on your business bank account. This is where it gets mismatched, and you're already at a disadvantage when going through Amazon's process. If you need a utility bill, don't worry about it until it pops up. Only about 30-40% of people need utility bills, and it usually comes up in the re-verification process.
Delaware Business Incorporators
If you're concerned about utility bills, Delaware Business Incorporators can give you one. They don't always work, but they're another option if you need them. Going back to the business bank account, if you can't get the Wyoming address for your LLC to match up on your business bank account, that's an issue. You'll need to set up the account all through your personal information at first. Amazon is looking to verify that you're a real human or a real business, so they need to know that you're real.
Re-Verification Process
If you're going through the re-verification process and the documents you're about to submit don't match up with the address in your account, that's an issue too. Make sure that the address matches up in your settings on your account and switch it over if necessary. Once that's done, you can submit your documents.
Changing Your Business Bank Account Information
If you need to change your business bank account information, you'll need to make a case for it. Amazon will take down your account if you don't. Changing your address is easier, but keep in mind that your personal information will be on Amazon. If you need to change your business bank account information, you'll need to make a case for it.
Conclusion
Seller Central addresses are a crucial part of setting up your Amazon account. Make sure that all your addresses match up, and you'll have a better chance of getting approved. If you're having trouble, don't hesitate to reach out to Amazon's customer service. They're there to help you.
Pros
- Setting up an LLC can provide privacy and a business address.
- Delaware Business Incorporators can provide a utility bill.
- Registering on Amazon.ca can provide access to the whole North American marketplace.
Cons
- It can be difficult to get a business bank account to match up with your LLC address.
- Changing your business bank account information requires making a case for it.
Highlights
- Amazon wants all your addresses to match up.
- Setting up an LLC in a state like Wyoming can provide privacy and a business address.
- Delaware Business Incorporators can provide a utility bill.
- Registering on Amazon.ca can provide access to the whole North American marketplace.
FAQ
Q: What is Seller Central?
A: Seller Central is a platform for businesses to sell their products on Amazon.
Q: Why is it important to match up your addresses?
A: Amazon is very particular about this, and if your addresses don't match up, your application may be rejected.
Q: What is an LLC?
A: An LLC is a limited liability company. It provides personal liability protection and is a popular choice for small businesses.
Q: What is a utility bill?
A: A utility bill is a bill for services such as electricity, gas, or water.
Q: What is Amazon.ca?
A: Amazon.ca is the Canadian version of Amazon.
