How to Sell on Amazon USA with a US LLC: International Seller Guide

Why International Sellers Need a US LLC

Selling on Amazon.com with a US LLC provides significant advantages:

Professional Seller Status: More credibility with Amazon and customers

Better Payment Options: Direct US bank account deposits

Tax Efficiency: Proper business structure for tax optimization

Amazon Lending Access: Qualify for Amazon's lending program

Liability Protection: Separate personal assets from business risks

Step-by-Step Setup Process

Step 1: Form Your US LLC

We recommend Wyoming for Amazon sellers due to: - Low fees ($100 filing, $60/year) - No state income tax - Strong privacy protections - No physical presence required

Step 2: Get Your EIN

Apply for an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS. This is your business tax ID and is required for: - Amazon seller registration - Opening a US bank account - Tax reporting

Step 3: Open a US Business Bank Account

Options for international sellers: - Mercury: Online bank, remote account opening - Relay: No monthly fees, remote opening - Payoneer: Virtual US bank account - Traditional banks: May require US visit

Step 4: Register Your Amazon Seller Account

With your LLC, EIN, and bank account ready:

Go to sellercentral.amazon.com

Choose "Professional Seller" account

Provide your LLC information

Enter your EIN

Connect your US bank account

Complete identity verification

Tax Considerations

Do I Need to Pay US Taxes?

As a non-US resident with a US LLC: - No US-sourced income: Likely no US tax liability - Inventory stored in US: May create tax nexus - Sales to US customers: May trigger tax obligations

Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.

Sales Tax Collection

Amazon handles sales tax collection in most states through their Marketplace Facilitator program. You generally don't need to register for sales tax separately.

Common Challenges & Solutions

Challenge 1: Bank Account Opening

Solution: Use online banks like Mercury or Relay that accept international LLC owners without US visits.

Challenge 2: Address Verification

Solution: Use your registered agent address or a US virtual address service.

Challenge 3: Two-Step Verification

Solution: Get a US phone number through Google Voice or similar services.

Cost Breakdown for Amazon Sellers

| Item | Cost | |------|------| Wyoming LLC Formation$149-399 Wyoming State Fee$100 EIN Application$79 Registered Agent (1 year)Included Amazon Professional Account$39.99/month | Startup Total | ~$400-600 |

Ready to Start Selling?

Our Amazon Seller Setup package includes: - US LLC formation - EIN application - Bank account guidance - Amazon registration assistance - Ongoing compliance support

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