Transfer Ownership of Amazon Seller Account

Selling your Amazon FBA business

If you are looking to sell your Amazon FBA business, you’re likely wondering if you can transfer ownership of your Amazon Seller account to someone else. Amazon’s strict rules and complex account structure make this process challenging but achievable if handled correctly.

You will want to first notify Amazon about the account transfer via Seller Support letting them know about the upcoming changes in your account. An example would be:

“I have sold my business and the legal entity will be changing on my Seller Central account. I will be changing the bank account details, email address, phone number, credit card details, EIN number, payment information, authentication details, and SSN of the account.”

Wait for Amazon to acknowledge your message and send you an email with step-by-step instructions on how and what you need to do to transfer your account. If the buyer already owns an Amazon account, they must inform Amazon that they will open a new Amazon account soon. Once Amazon gives the go-ahead for the change, you can update the Amazon seller central account details with the new buyer’s information.

You'll need to change:

• Email address
• Login information
• Phone number
• Bank account
• Credit card details
• W-9 or W-8BEN form for tax identification
• Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN)

​While giving the information, ensure that these credentials have never been linked with any other accounts on Amazon. Amazon may request additional information that also will need to be updated, but they will let you know when they respond to your initial message.

Transferring an Amazon seller account requires careful planning, strict compliance with Amazon's regulations, and a keen focus on details. Obtaining Amazon's approval and updating all relevant account details, are essential steps to ensure a seamless process. You will want to make sure each step is carried out with precision in order to avoid any account suspension or transfer delays and lead to a smooth transition.