Question 1

How do you start selling on Amazon?

Accepted Answer

To start selling on Amazon you need to: register an account on Amazon Seller Central, choose the professional plan (€39+VAT/month), select logistics (FBA or FBM), upload products with optimized listings and set prices. For selling across Europe, OSS registration is recommended.

Question 2

Is a VAT number required to sell on Amazon?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a VAT number is required to sell professionally on Amazon. With OSS (One Stop Shop) registration you can sell throughout the European Union managing VAT with a single quarterly declaration in Italy.

Question 3

How long does it take to start selling on Amazon?

Accepted Answer

Account registration generally takes 24-48 hours for identity verification. Once approved, you can upload products immediately. With FBA you also need time to ship goods to Amazon warehouses.

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