Overview

Amazon has updated its EU Business Solutions Agreement, removing the requirement for sellers to list Amazon as an additional insured on commercial liability policies and formalising electronic invoicing procedures. The changes take effect as the agreement is refreshed in Seller Central and are intended to lower insurance overhead and provide clearer invoicing rules for European sellers.

Key Points

• Additional‑insured clause eliminated — Sellers no longer need to add Amazon and its assignees to their liability policies, a change that can shave premium costs.
• Insurance‑status notification now seller‑driven — The duty to alert Amazon of cancellations, modifications or non‑renewals rests directly with the selling partner.
• Electronic invoicing given legal footing — Amazon will continue issuing invoices in its chosen electronic format (e.g., PDF) and buyers must accept them if they comply with local law.
• Customer‑invoice acceptance clarified — Buyers across the EU are required to receive Amazon’s electronic invoices, removing any expectation of paper copies.
• Compliance timeline tied to agreement rollout — Sellers must align their internal processes with the new terms as soon as the revised agreement appears in Seller Central.

How the Changes Work

1. Remove Amazon from liability policies — When a seller renews a commercial general liability (CGL) policy, the insurer no longer asks for Amazon as an additional insured. For example, a German seller who previously paid an extra €150 per year for the clause can now request a standard CGL quote without that rider.
2. Seller‑initiated insurance notifications — Upon any change to coverage—such as a policy lapse on 15 May 2026—the seller must send an email or upload a document in Seller Central to inform Amazon, rather than relying on the insurer’s automatic notice. A French seller could set a calendar reminder for the renewal date and forward the insurer’s renewal confirmation to Amazon within five business days.
3. Electronic invoice delivery in Amazon‑selected format — Amazon will generate a PDF invoice and push it to the seller’s designated inbox or API endpoint. A Spanish seller using an ERP that accepts PDF attachments will receive the invoice automatically, eliminating the need to request a paper copy.