Create an Amazon seller account

You can use your customer account to start selling, or you can create a new Amazon seller account with your business email. Before you sign up, make sure you’re ready with the following:
    • Business email address or Amazon customer account
    • Chargeable credit card
    • Government ID (identity verification protects sellers and customers)
    • Tax information
    • Phone number
    • A bank account where Amazon can send you proceeds from your sale

Adding your products

What can you sell on Amazon? It depends on the product, the category, and the brand.

Some categories are open to all sellers, some require a Professional seller account, some require approval to sell, and some include products that cannot be sold by third-party sellers.

Steps to start selling on Amazon.ae

One needs to follow the below steps to start selling online on Amazon

  • Firstly, choose and register your company name. You have to make sure not to use offensive / blasphemous language. One can use only full name, no surnames or initials. Also make sure to see if trade name is available.
  • Secondly, apply for the e-commerce license. Free Zone does not require additional approvals to trade. The process is faster and efficient in Free zones.
  • Thirdly, if the owner requires a visa, he can process his resident visa. For visa purpose, you need to conduct a medical test and also provide biometric information. You can also sponsor visas for children, wife and parents.
  • Fourthly, after you get the license and visa, you have to open a bank account. It is best to open an account with the help of a business consultant. They assist you in opening a bank account by furnishing the required documents accurately.
  • Fifthly, visit Amazon Seller Central. Click on sign up and follow the instructions to complete the process. The application takes minutes, and it is reviewed in 24 hours to 1 week.