Getting Started with FBA
Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) is a service that allows sellers to store their products in Amazon’s fulfillment centers. Amazon then handles storage, packaging, shipping, customer service, and returns on your behalf. It’s a hands-off logistics solution that lets you focus on growing your business.
The step-by-step guide
You send your products to Amazon’s fulfillment centers.
Amazon stores your inventory until a customer places an order.
Amazon picks, packs, and ships the product directly to the customer.
They also handle customer service and returns.
This means you don’t need to manage warehousing or shipping logistics yourself.
Prime Eligibility: Your products qualify for Amazon Prime’s fast shipping.
Customer Trust: Shoppers trust Amazon’s fulfillment and return policies.
Scalability: Easily scale without worrying about logistics.
Time-Saving: Focus on sourcing and marketing while Amazon handles fulfillment.
Global Reach: Access international customers through Amazon’s global network.
Create a Seller Central account at Amazon Seller Central.
Choose a Professional or Individual plan.
Go to Settings > Account Info > My Services, and register for FBA.
Start listing products and select “Fulfilled by Amazon” as your fulfillment method.
Not necessarily. You can start as an individual seller without a business license. However, depending on your location and the products you sell, you may need:
A local business license
A sales tax permit
GST registration (in India) It’s best to check with your local authorities or a tax advisor.
