EU Sellers Face Account Deactivation if DAC7 Tax Information Not Submitted Within 60 Days
Amazon will deactivate EU seller accounts and freeze balances if DAC7 tax information isn’t submitted within 60 days of the first notice. The rule applies to any seller with €2,000+ sales or 30+ transactions annually and requires updates across every Amazon account, with a mandatory re‑declaration every 36 months.
Overview
Amazon is now enforcing the EU’s DAC7 directive, which obligates marketplace sellers to provide detailed tax and business information. Sellers based in the European Union must upload the required data through Seller Central within 60 days of the first notification, or their accounts will be deactivated and funds frozen. The deadline applies to every Amazon account a seller holds, regardless of the marketplace region.
Key Points
- Compliance threshold — Any seller with an EU‑registered business that records €2,000 + in sales or completes 30 + transactions in a calendar year must submit DAC7 data.
- All accounts matter — An EU‑based seller who also runs a US or Canadian Amazon store must update every account, not just the European one.
- 60‑day window — Amazon sends an email and a performance notice; the clock starts on the date of that first notice and stops after 60 days.
- Deactivation is mandatory — Failure to meet the deadline triggers automatic account suspension and withholding of all seller balances, with no discretionary extensions.
- Recurring obligation — After the initial submission, sellers must reconfirm their information every 36 months or whenever a business detail changes.
How DAC7 Compliance Works
- Access the DAC7 portal — Log into Seller Central, locate the “DAC7 Tax Information” link under the “Performance” menu, and open the dedicated compliance dashboard. For example, a German seller named Lena clicks the portal, sees a pre‑filled form with her company address, VAT number, and last year’s sales total.
- Validate and edit business details — Review the auto‑populated fields; correct any inaccuracies such as an outdated tax identification number or a new warehouse address. If Lena recently moved her fulfillment center from Berlin to Hamburg, she updates the address field and adds the new German tax ID.
- Submit the accuracy declaration — After confirming that all entries are correct, tick the legal declaration box that certifies the information is true and complete. Lena clicks “Submit Declaration,” which generates a timestamped receipt stored in her account.
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
Account deactivation and fund withholding can halt sales and cash flow for EU sellers, especially those operating multiple marketplaces. The 60‑day deadline and €2,000/30‑transaction threshold make prompt action essential to avoid operational disruption.
Key Takeaways
- Sellers with €2,000+ sales or 30+ transactions per year must submit DAC7 data.
- A 60‑day window starts from the first email/performance notice; missing it triggers automatic suspension and fund freezing.
- The requirement applies to every Amazon seller account a user holds, including non‑EU marketplaces like US or Canada.
- After the initial filing, sellers must reconfirm their information every 36 months or whenever business details change.
Recommended Actions
- →Log into each Amazon Seller Central account, navigate to Performance → DAC7 Tax Information portal, and complete the declaration within 60 days.
- →Verify and update all business details (VAT ID, address, permanent establishment) before ticking the accuracy declaration box.
- →Create a calendar reminder for the next 36‑month re‑declaration and for any future business‑detail changes.
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