Amazon Professional Seller account
Amazon's $39.99/month seller tier with full Seller Central features. Required for serious FBA operations.
Definition
The Amazon Professional Seller account is the higher tier of Amazon Seller Central, costing $39.99/month USD. Includes inventory management, advertising tools, Brand Registry eligibility (with federal trademark), and broader category access compared to the Individual Seller tier.
Context
Most non-resident-owned Delaware LLCs operating on Amazon use Professional tier. Individual tier ($0.99 per sale) is appropriate only for very low-volume sellers.
Example
A Pakistani founder's Delaware LLC starts Amazon FBA on Professional tier ($39.99/month). After 6 months and 200 sales, ROI on the subscription is clear.
Common pitfalls
- Professional tier subscription is monthly even when sales drop; downgrade to Individual if temporarily inactive.
- Cancellation requires manual action.