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What is Amazon Seller Central? How to create an account, log in, and make inquiries
Amazon Seller Central is a tool you can use when selling products on Amazon as an Amazon seller. This page explains how to create an Amazon Seller Central account, log in, and make inquiries.
4,900 JPY a month (excluding tax) + selling fees
What is Amazon Seller Central?
Amazon Seller Central is a tool for businesses selling on Amazon to manage and sell products.
Sellers can perform functions such as adding a product, order management, and customer support through Seller Central.
Sellers can perform functions such as adding a product, order management, and customer support through Seller Central.
■ What you can do with Seller Central
• Add a product: Register/edit product information
• Order management: Accept and ship orders, and process returns
• Manage inventory: Replenish inventory/manage FBA
• Manage advertising: Set and manage ads
• Analyze sales: Confirm sales data
• Customer support: Respond to messages
• Add a product: Register/edit product information
• Order management: Accept and ship orders, and process returns
• Manage inventory: Replenish inventory/manage FBA
• Manage advertising: Set and manage ads
• Analyze sales: Confirm sales data
• Customer support: Respond to messages
4,900 JPY a month (excluding tax) + selling fees
How to create an Amazon Seller Central account
You can create an Amazon Seller Central account by following the steps below.
1. Create an Amazon Seller Central account
2. Log in to Amazon Seller Central
2. Log in to Amazon Seller Central
1. Create an Amazon Seller Central account
After preparing what you need to create a seller account, proceed with creating an account.
What you need to create a Seller Account
1. Identity verification documents
Government-issued ID with facial photo (e.g. passport, driver’s license, etc.)
*Individual number cards cannot be used.
2. Statements
Statements issued within the past 180 days
(e.g. credit card statements, internet banking statements, etc.)
3. Seller account email address
Email address other than Amazon purchasing account/Amazon Pay/Amazon Business, etc.
4. Credit card and bank account
Valid credit card and bank account number (where Amazon can send you proceeds from your sales)
5. Certified copy of company register, if you are a corporation
Prepare a certified copy of the company register - company information, corporate number, name of the company in the register, location (address) of the head office, etc.
Government-issued ID with facial photo (e.g. passport, driver’s license, etc.)
*Individual number cards cannot be used.
2. Statements
Statements issued within the past 180 days
(e.g. credit card statements, internet banking statements, etc.)
3. Seller account email address
Email address other than Amazon purchasing account/Amazon Pay/Amazon Business, etc.
4. Credit card and bank account
Valid credit card and bank account number (where Amazon can send you proceeds from your sales)
5. Certified copy of company register, if you are a corporation
Prepare a certified copy of the company register - company information, corporate number, name of the company in the register, location (address) of the head office, etc.
How to create a Seller Central account
Click “Get Started” and follow the “Amazon Seller Account Registration Procedures” to create an account.
4,900 JPY a month (excluding tax) + selling fees
2. Log in to Amazon Seller Central
Once you've created an Amazon Seller Central account, try logging in.
FAQ:
What to do if you can't log in to Amazon Seller Central
Try the following.
1) Are you using the email address you use for your purchase account/Amazon Pay/Amazon Business, etc.? Try changing to each email address.
2) Clear your browser's cache or change the browser you’re using and try again.
3) If you've tried the two steps above and still can't resolve the issue, check here.
1) Are you using the email address you use for your purchase account/Amazon Pay/Amazon Business, etc.? Try changing to each email address.
2) Clear your browser's cache or change the browser you’re using and try again.
3) If you've tried the two steps above and still can't resolve the issue, check here.
Things to do after logging in to Amazon Seller Central
Once you've logged in to Amazon Seller Central, perform the following four steps.
1. Set up two-step verification
2. Provide information related to the Installment Sales Act
3. Enroll in Amazon Brand Registry (for those who have a trademark)
4. Create a product page via Add Products
2. Provide information related to the Installment Sales Act
3. Enroll in Amazon Brand Registry (for those who have a trademark)
4. Create a product page via Add Products
1. Set up two-step verification
Once you've created an Amazon Seller Central account, it's time to set up two-step verification.
Two-step verification is a feature that helps protect your seller account from unauthorized access.
If by any chance, your password is known to a third party, you’ll still be able to keep your account secure.
Two-step verification is a feature that helps protect your seller account from unauthorized access.
If by any chance, your password is known to a third party, you’ll still be able to keep your account secure.
2. Provide information related to the Installment Sales Act
Before you start to sell, you need to complete the review process for credit card settlement service merchants in order to use the credit card.
If you do not provide the information, you will not be able to list products.
This information is required for compliance with the Installment Sales Act, so be sure to complete this process.
If you do not provide the information, you will not be able to list products.
This information is required for compliance with the Installment Sales Act, so be sure to complete this process.
3. Enroll in Amazon Brand Registry (for those who have a trademark)
Amazon Brand Registry is a program that protects intellectual property and supports brand building.
*In order to enroll in Amazon Brand Registry, having a trademark that is either pending or already registered is a must.
*In order to enroll in Amazon Brand Registry, having a trademark that is either pending or already registered is a must.
■ Programs that can be used with Amazon Brand Registry
• A+ content: Increase purchasing intent with rich product descriptions
• Sponsored Brands advertising: Highlight brand names and products with advertisements
• Brand stores: Create a page dedicated to your brand
• Amazon Vine: Product delivery program to get reliable reviews
• A+ content: Increase purchasing intent with rich product descriptions
• Sponsored Brands advertising: Highlight brand names and products with advertisements
• Brand stores: Create a page dedicated to your brand
• Amazon Vine: Product delivery program to get reliable reviews
*In order to enroll in Amazon Brand Registry, having a trademark that is either pending or already registered is a must.
Enrolling in Amazon Brand Registry not only lets you secure your brand, but also has a positive impact on increasing sales.
4. Create a product page via Add Products
Create a product page via Add Products on Amazon Seller Central.
If you need help with Amazon Seller Central
If you're having trouble with Amazon Seller Central, try the following three things.
1. Check out the help pages within Seller Central
2. Contact Seller Support
3. Ask a question on Amazon Seller Forums
2. Contact Seller Support
3. Ask a question on Amazon Seller Forums
FAQ:
What to do if you can't log in to Amazon Seller Central
Try the following.
1) Are you using the email address you use for your purchase account/Amazon Pay/Amazon Business, etc.? Try changing to each email address.
2) Clear your browser's cache or change the browser you’re using and try again.
3) If you've tried the two steps above and still can't resolve the issue, check here.
1) Are you using the email address you use for your purchase account/Amazon Pay/Amazon Business, etc.? Try changing to each email address.
2) Clear your browser's cache or change the browser you’re using and try again.
3) If you've tried the two steps above and still can't resolve the issue, check here.
1. Check out the help pages within Seller Central
On Amazon Seller Central, you can search within Seller Central and check help pages that match that keyword.
■ If you aren’t sure what the fulfillment fees are
Search [Fulfillment Fees] in Seller Central
■ If you want to know about Amazon Advertising
Search [Ads] in Seller Central
■ If you want to know about coupons
Search [Coupon] in Seller Central
Search [Fulfillment Fees] in Seller Central
■ If you want to know about Amazon Advertising
Search [Ads] in Seller Central
■ If you want to know about coupons
Search [Coupon] in Seller Central
Please log in to Amazon Seller Central and use the help pages.
For sellers, we also offer a service called “Seller University” where you can learn how to sell on Amazon. Feel free to make use of this as well.
For sellers, we also offer a service called “Seller University” where you can learn how to sell on Amazon. Feel free to make use of this as well.
2. Contact Seller Support
If you are unable to resolve the issue, log in to Seller Central and contact Seller Support from the help menu in the upper right corner.
(To contact Seller Support, you must log in to Seller Central. )
*You can make inquiries via phone, email, and chat. Telephone inquiry is in the form of a callback, so there are no call charges. You can make inquiries via telephone and chat from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. We usually respond to email inquiries within 24 hours.
(To contact Seller Support, you must log in to Seller Central. )
*You can make inquiries via phone, email, and chat. Telephone inquiry is in the form of a callback, so there are no call charges. You can make inquiries via telephone and chat from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. We usually respond to email inquiries within 24 hours.
3. Ask questions on Amazon Seller Forums
Amazon Seller Forums is a community where Amazon sellers can exchange questions and information with each other.
You can make use of it in ways such as looking up past case studies, asking for advice on issues you might have, or exchanging information with others in the same industry.
You can make use of it in ways such as looking up past case studies, asking for advice on issues you might have, or exchanging information with others in the same industry.
1. Log in to Amazon Seller Central
2. Select “Seller Forums” from “Help”
3. Type a keyword in the search bar and check if the same question has been asked
4. Click “Create New Thread” on the top right
5. Enter a title and specific context for your question and submit
2. Select “Seller Forums” from “Help”
3. Type a keyword in the search bar and check if the same question has been asked
4. Click “Create New Thread” on the top right
5. Enter a title and specific context for your question and submit
Frequently asked questions about Amazon Seller Central
We’ll answer some questions about Amazon Seller Central.
What should I do if I can't log in to Amazon Seller Central?
If you can't log in to Amazon Seller Central, try the following.
1) Are you using the email address you use for your purchase account/Amazon Pay/Amazon Business, etc.? Try changing to each email address.
2) Clear your browser's cache or change the browser you’re using and try again.
3) If you've tried the two steps above and still can't resolve the issue, check here.
2) Clear your browser's cache or change the browser you’re using and try again.
3) If you've tried the two steps above and still can't resolve the issue, check here.
If you’re unable to log in due to the above, please see this page.
What’s the phone number for Amazon Seller Support?
Calls to Amazon Seller Support are not made directly; rather, they are handled through “Help” in Seller Central. If you enter your business’s phone number, you will receive a return call from Seller Support.
So, for inquiries, please try the following.
So, for inquiries, please try the following.
1. Log in to Amazon Seller Central
2. Click “Help” on the top right of the screen
3. Click “Contact Support”
4. Choose what you’d like to receive support for
2. Click “Help” on the top right of the screen
3. Click “Contact Support”
4. Choose what you’d like to receive support for
Can I create multiple Amazon seller accounts?
Amazon usually allows each person to create only one seller account. Having multiple seller accounts is generally prohibited. However, exceptions may be granted in certain circumstances.
■ Operating multiple seller accounts:
• Owns multiple brands and conducts independent businesses
• Manufactures products with two different corporations
• Participates in Amazon programs that require separate accounts
Quote:Amazon.co.jp help page
• Owns multiple brands and conducts independent businesses
• Manufactures products with two different corporations
• Participates in Amazon programs that require separate accounts
Quote:Amazon.co.jp help page
How much does it cost to create an Amazon Seller Central account?
Amazon Seller Central offers two selling plans: the Professional Selling Plan and the Individual Selling Plan.
Professional
Individual
¥
4,900
/ month
+ Selling fees
¥
100
/ product
+ Selling fees
Selling plan features
Grow your business with Fulfillment by Amazon
Add new products to the Amazon catalog
Qualifications to use the telephone or chat consultation desk
Advertising on Amazon search results and product pages, programs such as deals, etc., Amazon Business programs
Qualifications to get the “Add to Cart” button on product pages
A “Opportunity Explorer” that provides information on demand for new products. (Lets you analyze customer needs for new products and decide which products to sell on Amazon. )
Reports where you can check the number of visits to each product page, etc., and reports for managing inventory/orders, etc.
If you sell 50 items or more per month, the Professional Selling Plan would be a good fit for you.
Do I have to enter my JCT Number into Amazon Seller Central?
If you are going to register for the JCT Number, it is mandatory to provide us your number. If you are not going to register, it is optional. If you do not have an obligation to pay consumption tax in Japan, please select “I do not have an obligation to pay consumption tax in Japan” in the tax setting page in Seller Central.
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