To close your Amazon Global account, you'll need to navigate through Seller Central. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Steps to Close Your Amazon Global Selling Account
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Go to Seller Central: Log in to your Seller Central account for the specific marketplace you want to close (e.g., Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de).
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Access Account Settings:
- Click on Settings in the top right corner of Seller Central.
- Select Account Info.
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Initiate Account Closure:
- In the "Business Information" section (or a similar section related to account management), locate the option to Close Account. The exact wording might vary slightly depending on the marketplace.
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Select a Reason for Closure:
- On the "Close Account" page, you'll be prompted to select a reason for closing your account. Choose the most appropriate reason from the provided options. This helps Amazon understand why sellers are leaving the platform.
Important Considerations Before Closing Your Account
- Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) Inventory: Ensure that all your FBA inventory is either sold, returned to you, or disposed of before closing your account. Amazon may not allow account closure with active FBA inventory.
- Outstanding Transactions: Resolve any outstanding transactions, including refunds, chargebacks, or payments.
- Account Health: Address any account health issues or policy violations. Having unresolved issues could complicate the closure process.
- Remaining Balance: Make sure your account balance is zero. Amazon will need to settle any outstanding payments or charges before closure.
- Tax Information: Ensure all necessary tax information is up to date.
Consequences of Closing Your Account
- Loss of Selling Privileges: You will lose the ability to sell on that specific Amazon marketplace.
- Data Retention: Amazon retains your account information for a certain period as per their policies.
- Reopening Account: Reopening an account might require a new application and approval process. It's not guaranteed you can simply reactivate the old account.
- Impact on Other Accounts: Closing an account in one marketplace generally does not automatically close accounts in other Amazon marketplaces. You must close each account individually.
Closing your Amazon Global account is a permanent action that removes your ability to sell on that specific marketplace. Make sure you have considered all consequences and addressed all necessary tasks before proceeding.
