Overview

Amazon now collects Value Added Tax (VAT) on selling fees for sellers who are residents of Armenia. This applies to listing fees, referral fees, and subscription charges at a standard rate of 20%. Sellers who are VAT-registered in Armenia can avoid this additional charge by providing their VAT identification number through Seller Central.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• 20% VAT on selling fees — Amazon charges a standard 20% VAT rate on all Amazon selling fees, including listing, referral, and subscription fees, for sellers identified as Armenian residents.
• VAT-registered sellers are exempt — If you hold a valid Armenian VAT registration and submit your VAT ID to Amazon, the 20% charge will not be applied to your fees.
• Non-residents are not affected — Sellers who are not residents of Armenia will not have Armenian VAT collected on their selling fees.
• Refunds are available — Sellers who were charged Armenian VAT before submitting their VAT ID can request a refund through Seller Central support.
• Monthly tax invoices provided — Amazon issues monthly tax invoices to sellers with a valid Armenian VAT registration number on file.

How Armenian VAT Works on Amazon Fees

Under Armenian tax law, non-resident companies that provide remote services to Armenian residents are required to collect and remit VAT on those services. Amazon's selling fees — including listing fees, referral fees, and monthly subscription charges — qualify as remote services under this regulation. As a result, Amazon applies a 20% VAT charge to these fees for any seller whose account information indicates they are based in Armenia. This obligation applies unless the seller has demonstrated they are already VAT-registered in Armenia by providing a valid VAT ID, in which case Amazon does not collect the tax on their behalf.

How to Submit Your Armenian VAT ID

Sellers who are VAT-registered in Armenia should add their VAT ID to their Seller Central account to avoid the 20% charge. To do this, log into Seller Central and navigate to your account settings. Look for the tax information section and click on "VAT information." From the list of countries, select Armenia and enter your 8-digit VAT ID in the format 0+XXXXXXX. You will need to accept the conditions in the registration agreement before saving your changes. Once your VAT ID is on file, Amazon will stop collecting Armenian VAT on future fee charges.