Overview

Amazon's Seller Wallet is a financial service that allows marketplace sellers to manage their earnings directly within the Amazon ecosystem. For sellers based in Germany, the registration process involves specific identity verification and documentation requirements mandated by financial regulations. Understanding these requirements in advance can help German sellers complete their registration smoothly and avoid delays.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Identity verification is legally required — Amazon is obligated by law to verify both your personal and business information before granting access to Seller Wallet. This isn't optional and applies to all German sellers who want to use the service.
• Multiple documents are needed — Registration requires a combination of business existence proof, personal identification, address verification, and potentially authorization letters depending on your business structure.
• Beneficial owners must be disclosed — All individuals who hold a beneficial ownership stake in the business must be identified and verified, not just the primary account holder.
• Legal representative authorization may be required — If the person registering (point of contact) is not the legal representative of the business, a signed letter of authorization from the legal representative must be provided.
• Share allotment documentation applies to business entities — Companies must provide documents showing ownership distribution, though individual sellers (sole proprietors) are exempt from this requirement.

Required Documentation

German sellers preparing to register for Seller Wallet should gather several key documents before starting the process. First, you will need a business extract, which serves as proof that your business legally exists and is registered in Germany. This is typically a Handelsregisterauszug or equivalent official registration document. You will also need proof-of-identity documents for the designated point of contact as well as every beneficial owner associated with the business. Accepted identification typically includes government-issued photo ID such as a passport or national identity card.