I am planning to import supplements from the EU to the UK through my primary company. I also want to purchase goods on behalf of my secondary company (owned by my brother ) under a different name.
My idea is to import the goods through my primary company and, upon arrival in the UK, sell half of the inventory to my secondary company, providing them with an invoice from my primary company.
Would Amazon accept such an invoice for my secondary company in this case?
I can tell you that Amazon can be quite strict when it comes to invoices and proof of purchase. While your plan might seem like a clever way to manage inventory between your two companies, Amazon might not accept the invoice from your primary company as valid proof of purchase for your secondary company. Amazon typically requires invoices to be from the manufacturer or a authorized distributor, and they might view your internal transfer as a “related party transaction” which could raise red flags. To avoid any potential issues, I’d recommend obtaining a separate invoice from the EU supplier that clearly shows the purchase made by your secondary company, or consider exploring other options like a drop shipment arrangement or a third-party logistics provider.
Sounds a bit questionable. It depends on how risk-averse you are. If the same addresses, WiFi, phone numbers, or any other shared details are used, both accounts could potentially get banned.
If you get audited, Amazon will contact the manufacturer to verify that you are an authorized distributor. You’ll need them to confirm this and provide proof of a contract (if requested). If the manufacturer is willing to confirm, then you should be fine. However, if they won’t confirm, you’ll need to find out what they require and address it.
Amazon may accept the invoice for your secondary company in this case, provided it meets their invoicing requirements, such as including the seller’s name (your primary company), address, VAT number (if applicable), the buyer’s name (your secondary company), and a detailed description of the goods. However, it’s crucial to ensure the invoice looks professional and clearly documents the transaction between the two companies. Additionally, since Amazon typically prefers invoices from the original manufacturer or authorized distributor, you should verify whether Amazon would accept an invoice from your primary company as a valid source for your secondary company. It’s advisable to consult Amazon’s seller support or their invoice requirements for added clarity.