Overview

Amazon offers two selling plans — Professional and Individual — and sellers can switch between them at any time through Seller Central. Downgrading from a Professional plan to an Individual plan eliminates the $39.99 monthly subscription fee, but it also removes access to certain tools and features. Understanding the full process and its implications is essential before making the switch.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• No monthly fee on Individual plans — Switching to an Individual plan removes the $39.99/month Professional subscription charge, replacing it with a $0.99 per-item fee on each sale.
• Your listings stay active — Current listings remain available for purchase after the switch unless you manually set them to inactive through your account settings.
• Some services require a Professional plan — If you're enrolled in programs like Amazon Lending or other Professional-tier services, you must close those accounts before you can downgrade.
• Global sellers face regional considerations — Sellers registered through Amazon's global registration system can choose to downgrade in all stores at once or only in specific regions.
• Billing cycle changes may apply — Switching plans can alter your payment cycle, so review the updated fee schedule provided in your confirmation email.
• Tax calculation implications — Sellers enrolled in the US tax calculation service should review their tax settings before switching plans, as the downgrade may affect how taxes are handled.

How to Switch Your Selling Plan

To downgrade from a Professional to an Individual selling plan, navigate to the Account Info page in Seller Central. In the account settings section, look for the option to modify your selling plan and select it. If the option is not visible, it likely means your account is tied to other Amazon services that require a Professional plan — those must be closed first. After selecting the downgrade option, you will be taken to a confirmation page where you need to review and accept the updated terms. Once you complete the process, Amazon will send an email confirming the change along with details about your new fee structure.