Guide to Selling on Amazon US from UK

Sep 16, 2024

How to Sell on Amazon.com from the UK

Introduction

  • Presentation about selling on Amazon US from the UK.
  • Motivation for selling in the US: Larger market size, although with higher competition compared to the UK.

Reasons to Sell in the US

  • US market is significantly larger (9-10 times the size of the UK market).
  • More competition but higher sales volume.
  • Potential opportunity for German sellers in the UK to list German products.

Key Considerations

  • Differences in requirements between countries.
  • Importance of checking regulations with Amazon.

Common Questions

  • Can you use a UK limited company? Yes.
  • How do customs and banking work when selling in another country?

Requirements for Selling in the US

  1. Credit Card
    • Must be able to charge internationally (Visa or MasterCard).
  2. US Bank Account
    • Can be set up via services like WorldFirst.
    • Takes 1-2 weeks to set up.
  3. US Phone Number
    • Obtainable through Skype.
  4. Email Address
    • A new email is required if you already have a UK Amazon account.
  5. Customs Broker
    • Necessary for air or sea shipping. Large carriers like DHL, FedEx handle this, or a freight forwarder can help.
  6. Local Address
    • Your residence or company address.
  7. EIN (Employer Identification Number)
    • Required for operating a business in the US. Free to obtain from irs.gov.

Setting Up a US Bank Account

  • Use WorldFirst for cross-border payment solutions.
  • Requires proof of identity.

Merging Amazon Accounts

  • Need to set up a new US Amazon account with a different email.
  • Accounts can be merged later.

Getting a US Phone Number

  • Use Skype to set up a number inexpensively.

Handling Customs

  • For air shipping, companies like DHL, UPS manage customs.
  • For sea shipping, use a freight forwarder recommended by agents like Adam at FBA-Forwarding.

Obtaining an EIN

  • Necessary for tax identification when doing business in the US.
  • Simple application process via IRS.

Additional Resources

  • Join free Amazon FBA Facebook groups for support.
  • Access to specialists for UK and US Amazon policies.

Conclusion

  • Comprehensive guide to setting up for selling on Amazon US.
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