Amazon Offers $1 Professional Plan Trial for India-Based Sellers
Amazon is offering Indian sellers a 3‑month Professional plan trial where the first month costs $1 and months 2‑3 are free, reducing the usual $39.99/month fee to a total of $1 (a $118.97 saving). The promotion applies only to new Professional accounts registered with a business address in India and reverts to the standard $39.99 rate after month 3.
Overview
Amazon has launched a limited‑time promotion that lets sellers who are registered in India activate the Professional selling plan for just $1 total during the first three months. The usual $39.99 monthly fee is replaced by a $1 charge in month 1 and $0 in months 2 and 3, giving a near‑free trial. This offer is aimed at lowering the entry barrier for Indian entrepreneurs who want to sell on Amazon’s global marketplaces.
Key Points
- $1 entry fee — Eligible Indian sellers pay a single dollar for the first month instead of the regular $39.99.
- Zero charge for months 2‑3 — The subscription fee is waived for the second and third months, so the total cost for the three‑month trial is $1.
- Savings of $118.97 — Compared with the standard $39.99 × 3 = $119.97, sellers keep almost the entire amount as a discount.
- Professional plan benefits — The trial unlocks bulk‑upload tools, advertising eligibility, Buy Box access, and advanced reporting that are unavailable on the Individual plan.
- India‑only eligibility — The promotion applies exclusively to sellers who create a new Professional account while their business address is registered in India.
How the Promotion Works
- Sign‑up and $1 charge — When a seller completes the Professional account registration in India, Amazon bills $1 for the first month. Example: Ravi, who sells eco‑friendly kitchenware, sees a $1 charge on his first invoice.
- Months 2‑3 fee waiver — For the following two billing cycles, Amazon applies a $0 subscription fee. Example: During month 2, Ravi’s account shows $0 subscription, allowing him to allocate the saved funds to inventory purchases.
- Transition to standard pricing — After the third month, the account automatically reverts to the regular $39.99 monthly rate unless the seller downgrades. Example: At the start of month 4, Ravi receives a $39.99 charge unless he switches to the Individual plan before the billing date.
Context (Before vs. After)
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
The near‑free trial lowers the entry barrier for Indian entrepreneurs, letting them test bulk‑upload tools, advertising and Buy Box eligibility while saving $118.97. It also provides a risk‑free window to evaluate cross‑border sales before the regular $39.99 subscription resumes.
Key Takeaways
- First‑month fee is $1 instead of $39.99 for eligible Indian sellers.
- Months 2 and 3 have a $0 subscription fee, making the 3‑month cost $1 total.
- Savings amount to $118.97 compared with the standard $39.99 × 3 = $119.97.
- Promotion is limited to new Professional accounts with a business address in India and switches back to $39.99/month after month 3.
Recommended Actions
- →Log into Seller Central → Settings → Account Info → Upgrade to Professional, ensure the business address is set to India, and confirm the $1 charge.
- →Create a calendar reminder for the last day of month 3 to decide whether to stay on Professional or downgrade to Individual before the next billing...
- →During months 2‑3, monitor subscription fees in Seller Central → Payments → Transaction View to verify the $0 charge and track usage of bulk‑upload...
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