Everything a non-US seller needs in one place: the company, the EIN, a US bank account, your trademark for Brand Registry, and the yearly filings that keep it all in good standing.
Amazon adjusts its onboarding regularly. Treat this as a map of the typical process, not a contract.
Do these before you start the Amazon application, so every document exists and matches when Amazon asks for it.
Amazon doesn't require a US company, but a US LLC makes US payouts, banking and payment processors simpler. Brio forms it for $1 plus the state fee.
Company formationYour company's US tax ID. It keeps Amazon's tax interview and your bank paperwork consistent.
EIN serviceGet paid in dollars instead of losing a conversion spread on every Amazon disbursement.
US Banking AssistanceAmazon Brand Registry needs a registered or pending trademark; for Amazon.com that generally means a US one.
Trademark registrationA US mailing address for bank and government post, kept separate from your registered agent's address.
US Mailing AddressAnnual reports, franchise tax and the federal returns foreign-owned companies must file.
US tax filingPlain-English guides from the Brio team.
Small mismatches between documents are the most common reason verification stalls.
The legal name on your LLC paperwork, bank statement and Amazon application should match character for character.
Form the company and get the EIN before you start the Amazon application, not during it.
Your registered agent's address receives legal notices; it isn't your business address.
In the video check, show your original passport, not a photocopy or a photo on another screen.
Plan the company before you spend a dollar.
Brandable name ideas for your store.
Try it freeCheck whether your name is free in your state.
Try it freeLLC or C-Corp costs, first year and every year after.
Try it freeYour company's filing dates in one calendar.
Try it freeNo. Amazon lets sellers from many countries register with a local ID and a home-country address. Many non-US sellers still form a US LLC with an EIN, because it makes US payouts, banking and the tax interview simpler. Our Amazon signup guide explains the difference.
Brand Registry requires a registered or pending trademark, which for Amazon.com generally means a US trademark. Our trademark service handles the USPTO filing.
Before you start the Amazon application, so the documents already exist when Amazon asks for them. Brio forms your LLC for $1 plus the state fee.
Tell us what Amazon asked for and what you submitted. Mismatched names and addresses across documents are the most common cause, and we can help you get your company documents consistent. Message us on WhatsApp.
Tell us where you sell from and what you sell. We'll tell you exactly what you need, and what you don't.
