Overview

Amazon's Seller Wallet is a financial service that allows marketplace sellers to manage their international earnings directly through Seller Central. For Australian sellers looking to register, the process involves identity verification, business documentation, and compliance checks that Amazon is legally required to perform before granting access to the service.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Identity verification is mandatory – Amazon is required by law to verify both your personal and business information before you can use Seller Wallet. This is not optional and cannot be bypassed.
• Multiple documents are required – Registration requires a combination of business existence documents, identity verification, proof of address, and in some cases authorization letters and share allotment documents.
• Beneficial owners must be disclosed – All individuals who hold a significant ownership stake in the business must be identified and verified as part of the registration process.
• A point of contact must be designated – Your business needs to name a specific individual as the point of contact, and if that person is not the legal representative, a signed letter of authorization is required.
• Up-to-date information is essential – Amazon requires current, accurate documentation. Outdated or mismatched information will delay or block your registration.

Required Documents for Australian Sellers

Australian sellers registering for Seller Wallet should be prepared to submit several categories of documentation. First, you will need a business extract that serves as proof of your business's legal existence, such as an ASIC company extract or equivalent registration document. Second, you must provide proof-of-identity documents for both the designated point of contact and all beneficial owners of the business. Acceptable identity documents typically include a valid passport or government-issued photo ID. Third, proof-of-address documents are required for the business entity itself, the point of contact, and each beneficial owner. These documents should be recent and clearly show the name and address matching your registration details.