Hi everyone!
What is required to open an Amazon Seller Central account in Germany?
Which business document is required Gewerbeanmeldung or Handelsregisterauszug?
What registration extract do we need?
Is it possible to get the registration extract online?
Is a VAT ID needed from the start?
Thanks for your help!
To sell on Amazon Germany you must register your business and get a German VAT ID from the tax office. This VAT ID is mandatory to open your seller account. A Handelsregisterauszug may also be needed for certain companies.
To open a Seller Central account in Germany you need to register as a business and provide documents that prove your legal entity; for most small sellers this is the Gewerbeanmeldung (trade license) if you’re operating as a sole trader, whereas incorporated entities (e.g. GmbH, UG) must provide a Handelsregisterauszug (extract from the commercial register). Amazon usually accepts the Gewerbeanmeldung for individuals and partnerships, and requires the Handelsregisterauszug for registered companies.
Both documents can be requested from your local municipal office (for Gewerbeanmeldung) or the Handelsregister portal (for Handelsregisterauszug) and yes, extracts can be obtained online from the official German company register. A VAT ID (USt-IdNr.) is not always required at the very start if you are below the small business threshold and plan to use the “Kleinunternehmerregelung,” but in practice Amazon strongly prefers and often insists on a valid VAT ID before allowing you to sell, especially for FBA, cross-border EU programs, and to comply with German marketplace liability rules (Marktplatzhaftung). Most sellers therefore apply for their VAT ID right away when registering their account to avoid delays.
When opening an Amazon seller account in Germany, a VAT number is not required initially. However, once you have inventory in a German warehouse or start selling, a valid German VAT number must be provided, otherwise Amazon may restrict your sales.
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