You do not have an Amazon nationality problem. You have a US LLC, inventory or a private-label brief, and a Seller Central verification loop that keeps asking for clearer documents. Here is the non-resident path for selling on Amazon US through a US LLC in 2026.
Foreign founders create a seller account with a personal passport, paste the registered agent street as the “business address,” then discover Amazon wants proof of a residential address and a live video call. The slogan becomes “Amazon banned non-residents.”
That is the wrong wall. Amazon’s registration guide is an identity and consistency exam: government ID, proof of address, phone, bank account for disbursements, and sometimes a video call with the same documents in hand. The LLC helps when you want the company to be the merchant of record. It does not skip KYC.
At OtoCo we help non-residents form and maintain US LLCs in Wyoming and Delaware. We do not sell Amazon account opening and we do not guarantee approval. This guide is educational only. It is not legal or tax advice. Amazon’s tax interview is out of scope here. Tax treatment is a separate question; talk to a qualified tax professional.
Short answer: Register in Seller Central with documents Amazon lists: government-issued ID, proof of residential address (Amazon cites examples dated from the last 180 days such as a bank or credit card statement), phone verification, and a bank account in your name or the business name for disbursements. Identity verification often includes uploading documents and may include joining or scheduling a video call where you present ID and proof of residential address. Amazon’s selling plans are Individual at $0.99 per item sold or Professional at $39.99 per month, plus referral and other selling fees. Do not use the registered agent address as if it were your home or operating address. OtoCo builds the company layer. Amazon decides the seller account.
Why founders form a US LLC before selling
A US LLC gives Amazon and your suppliers a company legal name, a formation document, and a structure for contracts and banking. It does not replace personal identity checks on the people who own or control the seller account.
Use the LLC when the brand, invoices, and bank account are meant to sit in the company. If you enrol as a random personal seller while the LLC holds inventory abroad, you invent a mismatch Amazon’s risk systems are built to notice.
What Amazon’s registration guide emphasises
Amazon’s seller registration guide frames signup as a short sequence, then spends most of its clarity on verification. From the public guide as of our 2026-10-28 check, expect to:
- Create the seller account and choose a selling plan
- Provide information about the bank account that will receive Amazon disbursements (in your name or the business name)
- Enter identity details from a government-issued ID such as a passport: full legal name, citizenship, country of birth, date of birth, residential address
- Verify a phone number
- Upload documents that meet Amazon’s quality bar (high-quality colour scans or photos, all four corners, legible text, no screenshots or blurry images, signed where relevant)
- Complete identity verification, which Amazon says usually takes three business days or less in many cases, and may include a video call with an Amazon associate where you bring government-issued ID and proof of residential address
Amazon also tells new sellers they can prepare to sell during the verification period. Verification still gates full access.
Address rules: residential versus registered agent
Amazon asks for a residential address tied to the human on the ID. That is where you live, usually abroad for this audience. Proof of residential address examples on Amazon’s guide include a bank or credit card statement dated from the last 180 days.
Separately, business address fields want a place that matches how the company presents itself. Your Delaware or Wyoming registered agent street is for service of process. It is not your residence and it is a weak costume for “this is where I live” or “this is my only operating address.” If you use a US virtual mailbox for company mail, keep it in the business-mail lane and keep residential proof honest. Companion: virtual business address guide.
Video verification from abroad
Amazon’s guide states you may need to join or schedule a video call and should bring government-issued ID plus proof of residential address to the call. Treat that literally.
Practical tips founders actually use:
- Test camera, lighting, and bandwidth before the slot
- Have physical ID in hand, not only a phone photo of the ID
- Have the address proof PDF or paper matching the residential address on the account
- Use the same name spelling as the formation documents and bank account
- Sit somewhere quiet; reading answers off a second laptop looks worse than knowing your own address
If you miss the call or show mismatched paperwork, you restart the clock.
Selling plan fees (US store)
Amazon’s pricing page lists two standard selling plans for the US store:
- Individual: $0.99 per item sold
- Professional: $39.99 per month
Both still incur referral fees and other selling fees. Professional unlocks bulk tools and many programmes Individual lacks. You can switch plans after registration per Amazon’s note on the pricing page. Re-check Amazon’s pricing page when you launch; promotional credits change often.
Document pack to assemble before you click register
- Passport or other government ID for each person Amazon will verify
- Proof of residential address under 180 days old
- US LLC formation document if the business is the seller
- Operating agreement ownership schedule
- Bank account details for an account in the person or business name that can receive Amazon disbursements
- Phone number you can receive OTP on (see also OtoCo’s business phone guide if US numbers matter for your pack)
- Product and brand story that will not trip restricted-category rules
Skip the federal tax interview walkthrough here. When Amazon presents tax forms, complete them with a qualified tax professional.
How OtoCo fits
OtoCo helps you form the Wyoming or Delaware LLC, keep registered agent cover, and store documents in one place. Instant Series pricing starts from $99/year and Standalone from $299/year on public pages. We do not operate Seller Central on your behalf and we do not promise Amazon approval.
Pair the company with a bank account application if you need US disbursements into a business account. Mercury is one bank non-residents consider; approval remains the bank’s decision.
FAQ
Can non-residents sell on Amazon US with a US LLC?
Amazon’s registration guide supports remote identity verification, including video calls and passport-based identity entry. Many non-residents sell successfully. Approval and category limits remain Amazon’s decision.
Is the registered agent address enough?
No for residential proof. Keep agent addresses in the statutory lane.
How much does it cost to sell?
Plan fees start at $0.99 per item (Individual) or $39.99 per month (Professional), plus referral and other fees. Confirm on sell.amazon.com/pricing.
Do I need the Professional plan?
Only if you need its tools and programmes. Individual can be enough for very low volume tests.
Closing
Amazon US with a non-resident LLC is a verification sport. Exact names, honest residential proof, a bank account Amazon can pay, and a video call you are actually prepared for. Form the company cleanly, then let Seller Central be paperwork instead of theatre.
Form or manage your US LLC at https://otoco.io/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=seo&utm_content=how-to-sell-amazon-us-llc-non-resident-2026.
Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes only and is not legal, tax, or marketplace advice. Amazon controls seller approval. Confirm current registration steps and fees on sell.amazon.com before you apply.
