Transferring Ownership of Amazon Seller Account
We currently operate two Amazon seller accounts, each associated with different companies. These accounts sell the same products but, in different marketplaces. Now, due to the dissolution of one of the companies, we aim to consolidate our operations into a single account under the remaining company. However, we're uncertain about the process of transferring ownership between these accounts.
Is it possible to transfer the 'ownership' of the account we wish to move to the other company?
Considering that the company from which we're transferring ownership will cease to exist, what implications might arise during this transfer process?
If we choose to move the listings to the other account, how will this affect existing reviews and other associated data? Will they remain linked to the original account, posing potential issues given the impending closure of the company?
Alternatively, would we need to recreate listings from scratch in the new account to avoid any complications?
We seek guidance on the most seamless and compliant approach to aligning our Amazon seller accounts under a single company while preserving crucial data such as reviews and maintaining regulatory compliance.
What is the best possible solution?
Many thanks.
Transferring Ownership of Amazon Seller Account
We currently operate two Amazon seller accounts, each associated with different companies. These accounts sell the same products but, in different marketplaces. Now, due to the dissolution of one of the companies, we aim to consolidate our operations into a single account under the remaining company. However, we're uncertain about the process of transferring ownership between these accounts.
Is it possible to transfer the 'ownership' of the account we wish to move to the other company?
Considering that the company from which we're transferring ownership will cease to exist, what implications might arise during this transfer process?
If we choose to move the listings to the other account, how will this affect existing reviews and other associated data? Will they remain linked to the original account, posing potential issues given the impending closure of the company?
Alternatively, would we need to recreate listings from scratch in the new account to avoid any complications?
We seek guidance on the most seamless and compliant approach to aligning our Amazon seller accounts under a single company while preserving crucial data such as reviews and maintaining regulatory compliance.
What is the best possible solution?
Many thanks.
1 reply
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Since you operate two accounts selling the same things you are lucky they weren't suspended for "related" accounts. Hold your breath till you close the first one!
It's not allowed to transfer seller accounts and in your case there is no need.
You don't have to worry about the reviews and ratings of these listings. Your second account can list these ASINS without problem and the ratings and reviews will stay the same. Since these are branded listings Amazon could ask that your brand owner A has to deliver to account number two the permission to sell his brand.
On your place I would now add to your account number two ONE ASIN sold till now exclusively by account number one. Then wait some days to look if the system will react somehow. Send in a small batch of inventory.
Then you ad all listings to your second account and close your first account. Save the closing confirmation carefully till the end of your days! Of course you have to completely sell out the inventory in your first account and wait 90 days before closing the account. The inventory cannot be transferred to another (your second) seller account.
In the mean time NEVER EVER log in on the same wifi in case you have no "User permission" from the other account.
