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Taras Miroshnychenko

Head of practice

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Head of Corporate Law and Fintech Practice. Expert in the creation and reorganization of companies, support of M&A transactions, as well as legal support for opening and running a business in the EU, Asia, and North America.

Legal services for Amazon business

What is Amazon and how does it work?

Amazon is one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the world. It is a powerful tool for entrepreneurs who want to sell their goods on the international market.

With an advanced logistics network and e-marketing platform, Amazon enables sellers to reach an audience of millions in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia and other regions.

The main advantages of Amazon are a ready-made infrastructure for storage, order processing and customer support through the FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) program, as well as transaction security and a system for evaluating goods by buyers.

Who is a business on Amazon suitable for?

Amazon is suitable both for small entrepreneurs who are just starting their activities, and for large companies that want to scale their business internationally.

Business on Amazon can be profitable for:

Small and medium-sized businesses – thanks to the ability to quickly scale and minimize logistics costs.
Brands that already have stable sales locally and seek to enter new markets.
Beginners in e-commerce – thanks to access to a ready-made platform, which provides the opportunity to start without the need to create your own website or search for customers.

How to start a business on Amazon?

Registering a seller account. An entrepreneur needs to create a professional account to gain full access to the platform’s functionality. It is important to ensure proper processing of documents confirming the identity of the entrepreneur, bank details for receiving payments and company documents.

Product selection and compliance with Amazon policies. The platform has clear requirements for the quality of goods, their packaging and description. In addition, some categories of goods may require special permits or certificates.

Choice of order fulfillment model.

Amazon offers FBA and FBM models:

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) – products are stored in Amazon warehouses, the company takes care of their processing, packaging, shipping and customer service.
Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM) – the merchant processes and delivers the order himself.

Marketing and reputation management. One of the key conditions for success on Amazon is proper marketing, including product page optimization (Amazon SEO), advertising campaigns, and working with customer reviews.

Benefits of working at Amazon

Amazon provides a number of benefits for sellers:

Access to a huge client base. The platform is visited by millions of buyers every month.
Simple logistics with the FBA program. Amazon takes over the processing of orders, allowing the entrepreneur to focus on growing the business.
Tools for promotion. The platform offers convenient tools for marketing and analytics, which allows you to quickly respond to market needs and increase the visibility of products.
Security and trust. Amazon has a strong reputation among buyers, which increases the credibility of sellers on the platform.

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Legal support for Amazon business from “Prikhodko and Partners”

The company “Prikhodko and Partners” provides a full range of legal services for entrepreneurs who do business on Amazon.

Our team helps to solve a number of legal issues at all stages of work:

Consultations on registration and compliance of products. We help prepare all documents for account registration and ensure compliance of products with platform standards. We also provide legal support for product licensing for “closed categories”.
Protection of intellectual property rights. There are often problems with counterfeiting or copyright infringement on the platform. We help protect trademarks and patents to prevent unauthorized use of intellectual property.
Taxation and legal support in international matters. Doing business in the international market requires an understanding of tax obligations in different countries. We advise on taxation, reporting and regulatory compliance.
Dispute resolution and complaints processing. Our company provides support in solving customer claims and in case of conflict situations with Amazon.
Expansion to other markets. We help with legal issues of entering new markets, including the registration of necessary certificates and licenses.

Jurisdictions for business registration

The choice of jurisdiction to register your business on Amazon affects the tax burden, reporting requirements and regulatory obligations.

The most common options for business registration:

The US is one of the best jurisdictions to sell on Amazon, especially in the US market. Advantages: high level of customer trust, access to FBA warehouses in the USA. It is important to take into account tax obligations (for example, sales tax).
The UK is a popular jurisdiction for Amazon’s European markets. Provides access to Amazon’s EU warehouses and facilitates trade in Europe, but requires compliance with VAT legislation.
Hong Kong and Singapore are good for doing business in the Asia-Pacific region, offering tax advantages, minimal reporting requirements and low taxation of income generated outside the country.
The UAE is a popular choice for entrepreneurs seeking to minimize their tax burden, as there are zones with zero income tax.

The company “Prikhodko and Partners” will help you choose the most optimal jurisdiction, register your business and ensure full compliance with international requirements.

Why should you choose “Prikhodko and Partners”?

“Prikhodko and Partners” has many years of experience in the field of e-commerce and international law. Our team provides full legal support for starting and running an Amazon business, taking into account the specifics of different jurisdictions, Amazon’s requirements and the nuances of international trade.