Overview

Amazon requires sellers who operate businesses in eligible countries to submit their tax registration numbers — whether VAT, GST, or equivalent — through Seller Central. This agreement governs how Amazon uses that information to determine tax treatment on seller fees and other services. Understanding these requirements is essential for international sellers who want to ensure their accounts remain compliant and avoid unexpected tax charges.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Eligibility is country-specific — Only sellers operating businesses in countries on Amazon's approved list can submit a tax registration number. The number must be issued by the tax authorities in that specific country.
• Information must be accurate and current — Sellers are required to ensure that their tax registration number and all associated business details are truthful, accurate, and up to date at all times.
• Immediate updates are mandatory — If any of your tax registration details change, you must update them with Amazon right away. Failing to do so could result in incorrect tax treatment.
• Amazon can verify your information — Amazon reserves the right to request additional documentation and to confirm the validity of your tax registration number directly with government authorities, as permitted by law.
• Invalid numbers can trigger retroactive charges — If your submitted tax registration number is later determined to be invalid, Amazon may charge you for any applicable taxes that were not previously billed.
• Transactions are treated as business transactions — By submitting your tax registration number, you confirm that all activity on your seller account is conducted through the business associated with that number.

How the Agreement Works

When you submit your tax registration number through Seller Central, you are entering into a formal agreement with Amazon. This agreement stipulates that the number you provide belongs to the business from which you are selling on the platform, and that all transactions will be treated as business-related. Amazon uses this information primarily to determine how VAT or GST applies to your seller fees and any other services Amazon provides to you. Your data is collected, processed, and maintained in accordance with Amazon's privacy notice and conditions of use.