Claiming a VAT refund on your Amazon seller fees is a frequently discussed topic among Amazon sellers. In this article, I will clarify why you might be able to claim back any VAT that you’ve paid on your Amazon fees and exactly how to do it. Amazon usually charges VAT on all of their fees until you can prove that you are a business entity. This is due to EU VAT regulation. Once you provide Amazon with your VAT number they typically stop charging you VAT on your fees and instead reverse charge the VAT on them.  But what happens if you are trading as a business entity but you are ..read more

If you are an Amazon Seller who has been doing business involving importing from China for some time already, you may be familiar with the regular anxiety as February approaches each year. Every time Chinese New Year comes around, a lot of Amazon Sellers who rely on imports from China gets thrown for a loop. Rookie sellers often fail to anticipate the holiday’s impact on their production timelines, shipping timelines, and quality control. As many seasoned sellers know, it’s critical to start planning for the CNY holiday far in advance. Factories shut down for several weeks, and after they reop ..read more

Amazon PAN European FBA is a program offered by Amazon that allows sellers to store their inventory in multiple European fulfillment centers. With PAN European FBA, sellers can distribute their products across several European countries more efficiently, allowing for faster and more cost-effective delivery to customers. This means when your FBA product is sold in one of these other European Marketplaces, you will only pay the local fulfillment fee instead of the more expensive cross-border fee for each order shipped. It also makes you Prime-eligible and more visible to more shoppers in Europe ..read more

As an Amazon seller, maintaining a healthy account status is crucial for the success of your business on the platform. Amazon continually updates and enhances the tools and features available to sellers to help them navigate their seller journey. One recent change that sellers may be aware of is the display of the “Account Health at Risk” status. Previously, the “At Risk” Account Health status used to be displayed in a marketplace-specific rectangle which reflected that particular store’s state. Now, Amazon Sellers will see a drop-down menu called “Account Health” displaying the number of “At ..read more

As Amazon sellers, staying compliant with various regulations and requirements is crucial for a successful and hassle-free selling experience. Recently, Amazon has announced changes related to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance in Spain, which may impact sellers offering packaged goods. In this blog post, we will explain what EPR compliance entails and how Amazon is here to assist you through the Pay on Behalf service. What is EPR Compliance? Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a concept that places the responsibility for the management and recycling of packaging waste on ..read more

Many Amazon Sellers are wondering what does it mean when they, from time to time, receive a worryingly looking e-mail from Amazon titled “Action Needed: Update your shipping prices”. In this article I will be clarifying the meaning of this notification using my own words. The alert states that “To protect the customer experience, we may suppress shipping options when we believe the shipping rates to customers are excessive. We’ve identified this potential error in your ship rate configurations for the ship options and SKUs below:” It is then followed with a list of SKUs and further explanatory ..read more

As an Amazon seller operating in Japan, it’s crucial to stay informed about updates and policy changes that can impact your business. Amazon recently sent out an important announcement regarding tax rate compliance and new invoice policy requirements that came into effect on October 1, 2023. In this blog post, we’ll provide you with the details of this announcement and guide you on how to ensure your compliance with these changes. Understanding Tax Rate Compliance In the announcement, Amazon highlights the need for sellers to accurately set the consumption tax rate (10%, 8%, or 0%) for their p ..read more

If you’re an Amazon seller operating in Japan or planning to expand your business to the Japanese market, there’s an important update you need to be aware of. Amazon has recently announced a significant change to the customs clearance procedure for out-of-country selling partners in Japan, which will take effect on October 1, 2023. This change is aimed at addressing issues related to the false designation of importers and aims to enhance the transparency and accountability of the importing process. What’s Changing? Starting from October 1, 2023, foreign entities can no longer designate a Japan ..read more

As an Amazon seller, providing excellent service and meeting customer expectations is key to success. Amazon continually strives to enhance the shopping experience for customers, and one important aspect of this is ensuring accurate delivery dates. In a recent announcement, Amazon has introduced changes to the Default Handling Time for sellers to improve the delivery promise to customers. In this blog post, we will break down this announcement and guide you on how to adapt to these changes effectively. Understanding the Default Handling Time Update Amazon has recognized that the majority of or ..read more

As third party sellers gear up for the approaching holiday season, Amazon has recently announced a crucial update that warrants the attention of all sellers utilizing its fulfillment centers. This announcement concerns the management of aging inventory and aims to optimize space within the centers to accommodate the surge in demand during the holiday period. In this article I will be addressing this change and explaining how it impacts your business. Commencing September 15, 2023, Amazon is implementing a new policy pertaining to aging inventory. The core aspect of this policy involves the pot ..read more