**How to Start a Seller Central Account on Amazon (Step-by-Step Guide)**
In this step-by-step guide, I will show you how to create a Seller Central account on Amazon. This is a must-have for anyone who wants to sell their products on Amazon.
**Prerequisites:**
* You must have a valid Amazon account.
* You must be a legal resident of the United States, Canada, or the European Union.
* You must have a valid credit card or debit card.
* You must have a bank account.
* You must have a business license (if you are selling products under your own business name).
* You must have a product to sell.
**Step 1: Create a Seller Central Account**
1. Go to **sellercentral.amazon.com** and click **Sign In**.
2. Click **Create a Seller Account**.
3. Enter your **Amazon account email address** and **password**.
4. Click **Continue**.
5. Read and agree to the **Seller Central Terms of Service** and **Privacy Policy**.
6. Click **Create Account**.
**Step 2: Select Your Business Type**
1. Select your **business type**.
2. If you are a **private individual**, select **Individual**.
3. If you are a **business**, select **Professional**.
4. Click **Continue**.
**Step 3: Enter Your Business Information**
1. Enter your **business name**.
2. Enter your **business address**.
3. Enter your **EIN** (if you have one).
4. Enter your **company registration number** (if you have one).
5. Click **Continue**.
**Step 4: Enter Your Personal Information**
1. Enter your **first name**.
2. Enter your **last name**.
3. Enter your **country of citizenship**.
4. Enter your **date of birth**.
5. Enter your **residential address**.
6. Click **Continue**.
**Step 5: Enter Your Payment Information**
1. Enter your **credit card or debit card number**.
2. Enter the **expiration date** of your credit card or debit card.
3. Enter the **card security code** (CVV) on the back of your credit card or debit card.
4. Click **Continue**.
**Step 6: Enter Your Store Information**
1. Enter your **store name**.
2. Select whether you have any **universal product codes (UPCs)** for your products.
3. Select whether you have any **diversity certifications**.
4. Select whether you **own a brand** or **serve as an agent or representative or manufacturer** of a brand for any products you want to sell on Amazon.
5. Click **Continue**.
**Step 7: Review Your Information**
1. Review all of your information.
2. Make sure that everything is correct.
3. Click **Continue**.
**Step 8: Upload Your Documents**
1. Upload a **copy of your driver’s license** or **passport**.
2. Upload a **bank statement** or **credit card statement** that shows your address.
3. Click **Continue**.
**Step 9: Verify Your Account**
1. Amazon will verify your account.
2. This may take a few days.
3. You will receive an email notification when your account has been verified.
**Congratulations! You have now successfully created a Seller Central account on Amazon.**