Seller Central on Amazon Belgium is open for registration! Does the Belgium station make money? How to settle in? How to sell? One step ahead, get to know early and get ready to move in early!

1. Good economy, fast development and strong consumption

Opportunities abound in Belgium!

Belgium is one of the most densely populated countries in Europe1. It is located at an important hub linking Western Europe, Southern Europe, and Northern Europe. It has complete infrastructure such as ports, canals, railways, and roads. The surrounding countries, Germany and France, are European economic powers. The core area of ​​cross-border e-commerce transactions, and Belgium is in the center of the powerful triangular economic belt region, showing unique advantages in the process of customs clearance and EU multi-country goods transfer.

In addition to benefiting from its unique strategic geographical location, what other development advantages does Belgium have?

High GDP, fast economic development!

Belgium's GDP will reach US$599.8 billion in 2021, an increase of 6.2% over 2020, which is higher than the EU's average growth rate of 0.8%. The per capita GDP is 52,000 US dollars per year, which is higher than the existing 5 mature sites.

The Internet is developed, and there are many online shoppers!

More than 90% of households in Belgium have Internet access, and the proportion of Internet users is as high as 92%, which is higher than that of Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland!

In 2021, the proportion of online shoppers in Belgium will reach 85%, an increase of 12% over 2020.

E-commerce is developing rapidly, and online consumption is strong!

The total online consumption in Belgium will reach 12.1 billion euros in 2021, with an annual growth rate 10% higher than that of Europe as a whole, and it is expected that the average annual growth rate will reach 14.7% by 2025.

The Belgian economy is growing steadily and online consumption is strong. It is your best choice to expand your European territory!

2. How to settle in Belgium? How to do it?

1. Create an account

If you are already a European seller, you don't need it!

If you already have a European Amazon Associates account (an account that can simultaneously sell on 8 other Amazon European sites*), you do not need to create a separate Air_h=qnhi Create a seller account, Air_h=qnhi It will automatically appear in your seller account (click the drop-down menu to see the Belgium site).

2. Selection articles

Which products can be launched on the Belgium site?

There are over 24 items available for sale! Like other Amazon stores, most products can be listed without Amazon's approval, please check the table below for specific categories:

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Individual categories of products will have additional requirements, which must be strictly followed. For details, please refer to the guidelines prompted when uploading products.

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3. Sales expenses

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No extra cost!

4. Logistics and distribution

Can I ship using the Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service Air_h=qnhi on the order? How much is the Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) fee and how to find it?

FBA can be used!

Since there is currently no Amazon FBA warehouse in Belgium, all your FBA order needs will be met by the FBA warehouses of Amazon Germany and France.

You can also take advantage of the local fee discount of the Pan-European Amazon Service (Pan-EU) program to sell your products to local customers at a local delivery fee.

5. Value-added tax

Do I need to register for a VAT number in Belgium?

Different situations have different requirements, please take a seat according to the number:

1) If your company is established outside the European Union (such as: China), no matter whether you use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service or self-fulfillment (MFN), because Belgium currently has no Amazon FBA warehouse, unless you store your products in In Belgium, there is currently no need to register for a VAT number in Belgium;

2) If your business is established in the EU and you do not store goods in Belgium, you may need to register if your sales exceed the new EU-wide distance selling threshold of EUR 10,000 (shipping from another EU country) Local VAT number, unless you opted for One Stop Shop in the EU eCommerce VAT package.

Do I need to pay VAT on my goods?

It is the responsibility of each Amazon Selling Associate to ensure their VAT compliance. If you have any tax-related questions about your business activities in Belgium, you are advised to consult your tax advisor. Amazon is not responsible for selling partners' non-compliance with local VAT regulations.

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Belgium has a very high English penetration rate and ranks sixth in the English proficiency index among 112 countries/regions in the world.

In Belgium, different languages ​​are used for business communication in different regions, Dutch is more commonly used in the north of Belgium, and French and German are mainly used in the south and east of Belgium.

The seller platform of Amazon Belgium is open for registration, and I wish all my friends great sales!

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