Question: I contacted a supplier and they wanted to know my EIN and business name before sending me out their information concerning their products. Is this the policy of all of the suppliers? If so, must I become incorporated to begin selling on Amazon?


Most suppliers want to make sure they are dealing with legit business owners and that is a big reason they ask for this stuff (in addition to tax reasons). 

Most suppliers will want 4 things: 

  1. Business License - This can be for a corporation, LLC, or sole proprietorship*
  2. EIN - A federal EIN or Federal Tax ID Number
  3. Reseller's Permit - Issued by the state you are located in or the state your business is located in. 
  4. Complete new account application - Some supplier will ask you to complete an application to work with them. 

*You do not need to be incorporated, or have an LLC  to do this. Being a Sole Proprietorship is fine.  You should speak with an legal/tax expert to see what is best for you!