Opening a second seller account in the same household
i asked Amazon if we can open a seller account for my wife and i got this response. So can she open her account and use the same address with me?
Hello from Amazon Selling Partner Support,From your e-mail, we do understand that you are facing an issue regarding you would like to open a second account in the same household.We understand your concern and please know that we are here to support you and address any concerns you may have.After verifying, we would like to let you know that Amazon recommends that you only open a second selling account if you have a legitimate business need and all of your current accounts are in good standing..Amazon cannot make this determination for a seller, but examples of a legitimate business need are:* Owning multiple brands and maintaining separate businesses for eachExample: Parent company has multiple brands and want to have separate storefront names for each* Manufacturing products for two distinct and separate companies* You are recruited for an Amazon program that requires separate accountsAmazon is no longer requiring sellers obtain approval for multiple selling accounts. However, Amazon recommends that you only open a second selling account if you have a legitimate business need and all of your current accounts are in good standing.We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this issue.
Opening a second seller account in the same household
i asked Amazon if we can open a seller account for my wife and i got this response. So can she open her account and use the same address with me?
Hello from Amazon Selling Partner Support,From your e-mail, we do understand that you are facing an issue regarding you would like to open a second account in the same household.We understand your concern and please know that we are here to support you and address any concerns you may have.After verifying, we would like to let you know that Amazon recommends that you only open a second selling account if you have a legitimate business need and all of your current accounts are in good standing..Amazon cannot make this determination for a seller, but examples of a legitimate business need are:* Owning multiple brands and maintaining separate businesses for eachExample: Parent company has multiple brands and want to have separate storefront names for each* Manufacturing products for two distinct and separate companies* You are recruited for an Amazon program that requires separate accountsAmazon is no longer requiring sellers obtain approval for multiple selling accounts. However, Amazon recommends that you only open a second selling account if you have a legitimate business need and all of your current accounts are in good standing.We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this issue.
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Seller_OvL8C4BJWiuS9
Correct. Opening a second account as the same address, using the same IP are red flags for suspension of both accounts.
Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAC
I understand that you want US to translate Amazon's answer? It is rather clear:
Do you have a legitimate business need? For example you sell fishing lines and your wife wants to sell underware? Or do you own two separate companies selling different things?
But MORE important: is your actual account in good standing? If ONE account will be suspended, the other one will be it too.
So it's up to you to read and to understand Amazon's answer and to evaluate if you have a legitimate business need which would be accepted as such by Amazon. Only you know.
Quincy_Amazon
Hello @Seller_ki9CDMD9M6QlP
Thank you for posting your inquiry to the Forums.
I understand that you are inquiring whether you can open a second seller account in the same household.
While we cannot make this determination for you, please note that Amazon's policy is that sellers can have one account per seller per region. The information that you received from Support is also accurate that there are instances where you can open a second account if you have a legitimate business need. I would suggest reviewing this video as it provides detail on how to ensure that you are complying with Amazon's multiple account policy. It is also important to note that if one account gets deactivated for a policy violation, this could affect both accounts.
Regards,
Quincy_Amazon
