The benefits of sellling on Amazon UK as a retailer based in the UAE
Selling on Amazon UK as a retailer based in the UAE has several benefits, including:
- Increased market access: Selling on Amazon UK can provide access to a large and growing customer base in the United Kingdom, as well as in other European countries.
- Fulfillment services: Amazon offers various fulfillment options, including FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon), which can help overseas sellers store and ship their products more efficiently and cost-effectively. FBA also allows retailers who store their goods in the UK to service customers in the EU via the EFN of Pan-EU program
- Diversification of income streams: Selling on Amazon UK can provide an additional income stream for UAE-based retailers, which can help them to diversify their business and reduce their reliance on domestic markets.
- Low barriers to entry: Setting up a seller account on Amazon UK is relatively easy and straightforward, the steps to do this are below:
- To sell on Amazon UK as a UAE resident, you’ll need to set up a seller account on Amazon.co.uk. Here’s a general overview of the process:
- Go to the Amazon UK website and click on the “Sell on Amazon” button.
- Click on the “Start selling” button.
- Sign in to your Amazon account, or create a new one if you don’t already have one.
- Follow the prompts to complete the registration process and set up your seller account. This will include providing information about your business, such as your business name, address, and contact details.
- You may also need to provide a utility bill at your business address, passport details, a bank statement in the companies name, and a valid credit card number.
- Once your seller account is set up, you can start listing products for sale on Amazon UK.
- It’s worth noting that you’ll need to have a UK bank account in order to receive payments for your sales. You may also need to consider any applicable VAT or other tax obligations for selling on Amazon UK as a UAE resident.