Do I need a tax ID to sell on Amazon

Amazon's self-service Tax Interview can be accessed by clicking here. This process will walk you through the steps of entering your taxpayer information and validating your W-9 or W-8BEN form. During the interview, it is important to respond to all questions and submit all information that is needed by the IRS. You are required to furnish us with the requested information, even though you are not a U.S. taxpayer. Your answers will be used to generate the proper tax form on your behalf.

Amazon requests that you keep a copy of any and all tax information that you send to the company. Use the name that appears on your Social Security card if you are an individual. If you are a company, you must use the same name and taxpayer identification number (TIN) that are shown on your firm's tax return. For more information regarding the federal tax classification type that applies to your S Corporation, review the IRS CP575 notice. It is important for individuals and corporations to identify themselves using the name that is listed on their tax returns.

You have thirty calendar days from the date an email was sent to you to rectify the tax identification information. Your ability to sell items on Amazon will be restricted if you do not supply updated information regarding your tax identification.