Do You Need an EIN to Sell on Amazon as a Non-U.S. Seller?
You can register on Amazon as an individual without an EIN, but a U.S. LLC with an EIN makes verification, tax forms and brand setup easier.
Do I need an EIN to sell on Amazon?
Not always. An individual seller can register with personal details and complete the tax interview with a Form W-8BEN. You need an EIN when you sell through a U.S. company, and most serious sellers choose that route because the company name appears on the account, the documents match and the business is separate from personal assets.
1Two ways to register
| Point | As an individual | As a U.S. LLC |
|---|---|---|
| Tax ID | Your foreign tax number, or an ITIN | EIN of the company |
| Liability | Personal | Limited to the company |
| Documents | Passport and bank or card statement | Formation document, EIN letter and owner ID |
| Seller permit and resale certificate | Harder to obtain | Available in the company name |
2What Amazon asks for during verification
- A government issued photo ID
- A recent bank or credit card statement
- Company documents and the EIN when you register as a business
- A chargeable card and a payout account
- A completed tax interview
3The tax interview
Amazon asks whether you are a U.S. person. Foreign individuals complete Form W-8BEN and foreign companies complete Form W-8BEN-E. A U.S. company taxed as a corporation or partnership completes Form W-9 with its EIN.
4Why many sellers form a U.S. LLC first
- The account is in the company name, which makes it easier to sell or transfer the business later.
- Suppliers and wholesalers ask for a resale certificate, which needs a registered business.
- Personal assets are separated from business risk.
- Payment and financial platforms prefer a U.S. entity with an EIN.
Official sources
Be Filing Inc is an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent. This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice, and rules can change. Last reviewed in November 2026.
Quick questions, answered
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Ask on WhatsAppIs an EIN free?
Yes. The IRS does not charge for an EIN. Be Filing includes it in the Standard and Premium formation plans.
Can I change my Amazon account from individual to company later?
Yes, but it requires a new verification, so many sellers start with the company.
Do I need an ITIN to sell on Amazon?
It is not required to register, but it can be needed for your own U.S. tax return.
Does Amazon collect sales tax for me?
In states with marketplace facilitator laws, Amazon collects and remits sales tax on marketplace orders.
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