How To Start Selling on Amazon? (Step by Step Guide 2023)

Here’s a step by step guide on how you can set up your online business and start selling on Amazon within minutes!

Step 1: Get valid documentation ready (GST & PAN number)

• Once you register, you need to provide your GST Number/GST ID (If your product is tax exempt, you must provide PAN details relevant to your business).

• Don’t have a GST number? Here’s a quick guide on how to register for GST. 

Step 2: UPC and Brand Registry

• If you are community selling a product that is already available on Amazon, you can skip  to Step 3. With our match feature, most product details will be filled automatically including the unique product code (UPC).

• In case you are selling a unique/new product, you can provide your UPC while listing. If UPC is unavailable, apply for UPC exemption.

• Sellers who have their own brand can register your brand under brand registry to avoid brand infringement.

Step 3: Cataloguing and listing

• Cataloguing your products can be very easy on Amazon. You can choose any of the listing methods that suits you best.

• Create listing individually or in bulk, through the desktop or the Seller App, whichever you prefer.

• In case you need professional help, Amazon’s service provider network (SPN) will help you with cataloguing.

• (To check if any product falls under gated category and sell restricted items, click here)

Step 4: Configure shipping options

Choose the shipping service which suits you best. You can select from shipping options like:

Fulfilled By Amazon (FBA):

• Amazon will store your product in our warehouse, and pack and ship the product to the customer when an order is placed.

Easy Ship:

• Have the product packaged and ready once you receive an order, and Amazon will collect the product from your doorstep and deliver it to the customer.

Self-ship:

• This is where you, the seller, would handle the entire process of storage, packing and delivery to the customer, by yourself, after you receive an order.

• Learn in more detail about these various shipping options here. Based on your choice, you can set shipping rates for your products.

Step 5: Bank details and account setup

• Update your bank account details.

• Setup basic account information like invoice address, customer service contact etc.

• Amazon will take care of your payment in a seamless and timely manner, with regular payments directly to your bank account.

Conclusion