In this guide
- What is Amazon Business?
- How do you create an Amazon Business account step by step?
- What are the Amazon Business account requirements?
- How much does an Amazon Business account cost?
- Can I convert my personal Amazon account into a Business account?
- Which account does a company selling on Mercado Libre International need?
- Frequently asked questions
To create an Amazon Business account, go to business.amazon.com, click "Create a free account," and fill in your company's details with a work email. It's free, has no minimum spend, and can take about 5 minutes. Amazon verifies every business account, and that verification can take up to 3 days, so have your employer identification number (EIN), your business license and your state documents with an official seal ready.
What is Amazon Business?
It's the version of Amazon for companies that buy for their business. Your company buys on Amazon with a business account that offers features a personal account doesn't have:
- Quantity discounts on selected purchases.
- Multi-user accounts, with approval workflows and spending limits.
- Business payment methods: corporate or credit cards, Amazon.com corporate credit and the business credit line.
- Free standard shipping on orders over USD 25.
We buy with an Amazon Business account. With CBT Labs, the platform from the Automeli group, your company buys the product on Amazon after it has already sold on Mercado Libre, so it's best to have your account ready before your first sale. See how international shipping works on Mercado Libre.
How do you create an Amazon Business account step by step?
- Go to business.amazon.com and enter your work email.
- Choose whether to convert your personal account or create a new one. If you convert your personal account, use the same email as that account. If you create a new one, use your work email or one different from your personal email.
- Fill in your company's information: the name, the address and any details Amazon asks for.
- Wait for verification. Amazon reviews your company and emails you if it needs more information. It can take up to 3 days.
- Set up payment and delivery addresses once your account is verified.
What are the Amazon Business account requirements?
According to the registration page, you only need your work email and your company's information. To speed up verification, have these documents ready:
| Document | What it's for |
|---|---|
| EIN (employer identification number) | Identifies your company to the IRS |
| Business license | Shows that your company operates |
| State documents with an official seal | Show that your company exists in its state |
If your company is a US LLC and doesn't have an EIN yet, that's the requirement that takes the longest. See how to form an LLC and how long the EIN takes.
How much does an Amazon Business account cost?
The basic account is free: no long-term commitment and no minimum spend. Business Prime is separate: an annual membership that isn't part of consumer Prime. Amazon doesn't publish the Business Prime price on its guide page, so check it in your account before you sign up.
Can I convert my personal Amazon account into a Business account?
Yes. Amazon lets you convert your existing account into your main business account, or create a new, separate one. If you used your personal account for personal purchases, Amazon recommends creating a new account with a different email, so you don't mix personal and company purchases.
Which account does a company selling on Mercado Libre International need?
CBT Labs buys products on Amazon United States. Amazon Business has sites for several countries, including the United States and Mexico, and the page doesn't detail eligibility requirements by country. Check on business.amazon.com which site applies to your company.
Once your account is ready, continue with the requirements to sell on Mercado Libre International.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to create an Amazon Business account?
Nothing. Creating the account is free, with no long-term commitment or minimum spend. Business Prime is a separate annual membership.
How long does it take to verify an Amazon Business account?
Getting started can take about 5 minutes, but verifying your company can take up to 3 days.
What documents does Amazon Business ask for?
To speed up verification, have your employer identification number (EIN), your business license and your state documents with an official seal on hand.
Can I convert my personal Amazon account into a Business account?
Yes. Use the same email as your personal account to convert it. If you used it for personal purchases, Amazon recommends creating a new account with a different email.
Does Amazon Business work for several people at my company?
Yes. Accounts can have multiple users, with approval workflows and spending limits.
