Why Nigerian Amazon Sellers Need an ITIN
Amazon's tax system treats payments to non-US sellers as US-sourced income. Without a valid ITIN and W-8BEN, Amazon applies 30% default withholding — $300 out of every $1,000 you earn.
Nigerian Amazon sellers need an ITIN for:
- Amazon tax interview — required to fully activate Seller Central
- Stopping 30% withholding on Merch by Amazon, KDP royalties
- Form 5472 for US LLC owners — $25,000 penalty if missed
- Amazon Brand Registry — US trademark + LLC requires ITIN
Nigeria has no comprehensive income tax treaty with the United States. US withholding rates (up to 30%) apply by default on US-sourced income. An ITIN is essential for IRS compliance and to file US tax returns to recover excess withholding.
Nigerian Amazon FBA Setup Checklist
- ✅ US LLC (Wyoming or Delaware)
- ✅ EIN (from IRS Form SS-4)
- ✅ ITIN (from ITIN Plus — IRS Certified CAA)
- ✅ US bank account (Mercury or Payoneer US)
- ✅ Amazon tax interview with W-8BEN + ITIN
- ✅ Annual Form 5472 filing
With the naira losing value, every dollar earned from US platforms is significant. Losing 30% to unnecessary IRS withholding — when an ITIN can eliminate it — is money Nigerians cannot afford to leave on the table.
⚠️ Rejected ITIN = Amazon Keeps Withholding 30%
Nigerian sellers who used unregistered ITIN services faced CP567 rejections and months of 30% withholding during reapplication. Use ITIN Plus — a registered IRS CAA — and get it right the first time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Amazon require an ITIN for Nigerian sellers?
Yes. Amazon requires all non-US sellers to complete a tax interview. Without ITIN and W-8BEN, Amazon applies 30% withholding on qualifying payments.
Can I sell on Amazon from Nigeria without visiting the US?
Yes. You can form a US LLC, get EIN and ITIN remotely, and run Amazon FBA entirely from Nigeria.
How long does ITIN take?
8–14 weeks from CAA submission.
How much does ITIN Plus charge?
$99 flat fee. All-inclusive.
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