How to Sell on Amazon US From Another Country (2026 Guide)

Short answer: yes. You do not need to be a US citizen, live in the US, or own a US company to sell on Amazon.com. Residents of most countries can register for a seller account with a passport or national ID, an internationally chargeable credit card, a bank account Amazon can pay into, and a completed tax interview. This guide covers which countries are accepted, what documents you need, how Amazon Global Selling works, what it costs, and how to get inventory into the US.

Can You Sell on Amazon US If You Are Not American?

Yes. Amazon.com is Amazon’s largest marketplace, and it accepts sellers from all over the world. Non-US sellers register with their own identity and tax details, so a US Social Security Number, EIN or US company is not required to open an account.

Some international sellers still choose to form a US entity, for example to open US business bank accounts or work with certain payment providers. That is a business decision, not an Amazon requirement. Our guide on whether you need an LLC to sell on Amazon explains the pros and cons.

Countries Accepted for Seller Registration: Is It Still 102 Countries?

Older guides, including earlier versions of this article, said that sellers from 102 countries could register on Amazon. That number is out of date. In May 2021, Amazon expanded its “Countries accepted for seller registration” list from roughly 100 to about 188 countries and territories, so residents of most countries can now register to sell on Amazon.com.

The main exceptions are countries and regions under comprehensive US sanctions, such as Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria, plus sanctioned regions such as Crimea. Amazon updates the list from time to time, so confirm your country on the official Countries accepted for seller registration page in Seller Central Help before you start.

Keep in mind that being on the list only means you can apply. Amazon still verifies your identity, address and payment details before your account is activated.

What You Need to Register as a Non-US Seller

• A valid passport or national ID that matches the name on your account.
• A recent bank or credit card statement, which Amazon commonly uses to verify your identity and address.
• An internationally chargeable credit card for your subscription and any fees not covered by your sales.
• A bank account for payouts. Amazon can pay you in your local currency in many countries through the Amazon Currency Converter for Sellers, so a US bank account is not required. Some sellers use a third-party payment service instead.
• A phone number and a business email address that you don’t use for personal Amazon shopping.
• Tax information. During the tax interview, non-US individuals usually complete Form W-8BEN and non-US businesses complete Form W-8BEN-E.

Be prepared for identity verification, which can include a short video call with an Amazon associate. Make sure every document uses exactly the same name and address you enter in your application.

Step-by-Step: How to Sell on Amazon US From Outside the USA

1. Confirm eligibility and research demand. Check that your country is accepted, then research products with tools like Keepa. Our guide on how to read a Keepa graph shows how to judge sales and competition.
2. Choose a selling plan. The Individual plan costs $0.99 per item sold; the Professional plan costs $39.99 per month. Compare them in our Individual vs Professional seller plans guide.
3. Register in Seller Central. Go to sellercentral.amazon.com, click to start selling, and create a new account with your business email.
4. Complete identity verification and the tax interview. Upload your documents, attend the verification call if requested, and submit your W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E.
5. Pick a fulfillment method. Use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), ship orders yourself (FBM), or work with a US prep center that receives, preps and forwards your inventory. See our guide on how to find prep centers for Amazon FBA.
6. Get your inventory into the US. If you ship goods from abroad, they must clear US customs with you or your agent as the importer of record. Amazon does not act as importer of record, so most sellers use a freight forwarder or customs broker. Learn more in our Amazon freight forwarder guide.
7. Create or match your listings. Check category and brand restrictions first; our list of Amazon ungated categories is a good place to start.
8. Launch and protect your account. Monitor account health, respond to buyer messages within 24 hours, and keep your documents up to date.

How Does Amazon Global Selling Work?

Amazon Global Selling is the program that lets you list products in Amazon stores around the world from one business. A few features matter most to international sellers:

• Unified accounts: a North America and Brazil unified account covers the US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, and you can add Europe, Asia-Pacific and Middle East accounts from the Sell Globally dashboard.
• One subscription fee: when you link your regional accounts, Amazon caps your total Professional subscription at US$39.99 per month (or the sum of your regional fees, if lower).
• Build International Listings: a Seller Central tool that copies your offers from a source marketplace to other marketplaces and keeps prices in sync.
• Remote Fulfillment with FBA: lets you use inventory stored in US fulfillment centers to fill orders from customers in Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
• Amazon Currency Converter for Sellers: converts your marketplace payouts into your local currency and deposits them in your home bank account.

Amazon Marketplaces You Can Sell In

• Americas: United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil
• Europe: United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Belgium, Ireland, Turkey
• Middle East and Africa: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa
• Asia-Pacific: Japan, India, Singapore, Australia

Most international sellers start with Amazon.com because it has the largest customer base, then expand to Canada or other marketplaces once their US business is stable.

Costs and Fees of Selling on Amazon US From Abroad

• Selling plan: $39.99 per month (Professional) or $0.99 per item sold (Individual).
• Referral fees: a percentage of each sale, typically 8% to 15% for most categories.
• FBA fees: fulfillment and monthly storage fees if Amazon ships your orders. Our Amazon FBA fees guide breaks these down.
• Currency conversion: a conversion fee when Amazon or a payment provider converts your US dollar payouts.
• Import and logistics costs: freight, customs duties, customs broker and prep center fees if you ship goods from outside the US.
• Sales tax: in US states with a sales tax, Amazon generally calculates, collects and remits sales tax on marketplace orders under marketplace facilitator laws. See our Amazon FBA sales tax guide.

You may also owe income tax in your home country, and tax treaties can affect US withholding. Speak to a qualified tax advisor in your country before you scale.

Tips to Sell Internationally on Amazon

• Start with one marketplace. Get your listings, logistics and account health right on Amazon.com before adding more stores.
• Consider online arbitrage. Many international sellers buy products from US retailers online, have them shipped to a US prep center, and send them to FBA without handling inventory themselves. Our guide on what online arbitrage is explains the model.
• Follow the drop shipping policy. If you drop ship, you must be the seller of record, identify yourself on all packing slips and invoices, and handle returns. Buying from another online retailer and having it ship directly to your customer is not allowed.
• Check restrictions before you buy. Some categories, brands and hazmat products need approval or extra documents.
• Submit clean documents. Upload clear color scans or photos (not screenshots) as PDF, PNG or JPG, include every page of multi-page documents, never edit or crop them, and make sure names and addresses match your application exactly.
• Offer responsive customer service. With FBA, Amazon handles most customer service and returns for you; with FBM, plan for US-hours support and a US return address.

Frequently Asked Questions About Selling on Amazon as a Non-US Citizen

Do I need a US company or LLC to sell on Amazon US?

No. Amazon lets non-US individuals and businesses register with their own identity and tax information. A US LLC or corporation is optional.

Do I need a US bank account?

No. Amazon can pay out to bank accounts in many countries through the Amazon Currency Converter for Sellers, and some sellers use third-party payment services that provide a US receiving account.

How many countries are accepted for Amazon seller registration?

About 188 countries and territories since Amazon expanded the list in 2021, up from roughly 100 before. Countries under comprehensive US sanctions, such as Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria, are excluded. Always check the current list in Seller Central Help.

Which tax form do non-US sellers complete?

Most non-US individuals complete Form W-8BEN and most non-US businesses complete Form W-8BEN-E during Amazon’s tax interview. Amazon uses this to confirm your foreign status for US tax purposes.

Do I need a visa to sell on Amazon US?

No. You can sell on Amazon.com from your home country without a US visa. Note that registering a US company does not give you the right to live or work in the United States.

How long does Amazon seller verification take?

It varies. Some accounts are verified within a few days, while others take longer if Amazon asks for extra documents or a verification call. Submitting complete, matching documents the first time is the best way to avoid delays.

Can I sell on Amazon US from Canada, the UK, India or Australia?

Yes. We have country-specific guides on selling on Amazon US from Canada, from the UK, from India and from Australia.

How OABeans Helps International Amazon Sellers

Finding profitable products is the hardest part of selling on Amazon US from abroad, because you can’t walk into US stores to source. OABeans publishes daily online arbitrage leads lists for Amazon US and Canada sellers. Each lead links to a US online retailer, so you can buy from anywhere, ship to your prep center, and send inventory to FBA. Compare the current plans on our pricing page.

Final Thoughts

Selling on Amazon US from outside the USA is open to residents of most countries, and you don’t need a US company, bank account or visa to do it. Confirm your country is on Amazon’s accepted list, prepare matching documents, complete the W-8 tax interview, and plan how your inventory will reach US fulfillment centers. Start with one marketplace, keep your account healthy, and expand once your US business is running smoothly.