Is Your Amazon KDP Account Set Up Correctly?

[@v33anna]

Thank you for helping us all. Your one of the many few who I believe is truly giving us vital information to help us begin this journey.

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.

[@michael7770]

Thank you for this video. Its is the first that I found that talks about Tax etc-Thank you!

[@TraceyKearns]

Another quality video from a gentleman. Thank you Paul. I've followed your advice from start to finish. Published my first book, in review atm!

[@thinkjon]

Hey Paul, I've been following you for a year now - thanks so much for your advice! Truly, it's been sound advice to get started the correct way with this business model. Question - When you first started you CREATED your KDP account as an individual and NOT as a company. 1. Can you explain to us how difficult it was to CHANGE your KDP account from an individual to a company account? 2. Is changing an account even possible? 3. Does KDP require you to create a NEW account as a company? 4. If number 3 is true, did you have to republish your current books with the new account? after closing out the old individual status account? Thanks for your time and I look forward to your reply!

[@JulianHooliganGreen]

I just ran into the same issue. I have had an Amazon customer account for several years. Having watched Paul's advice on setting-up an account, (much appreciated, Paul), I thought it best to create a new account for my small business as I am about to attempt to publish my first book, however, Amazon rejected my attempt to set-up a second account. I got onto the chat system and was told that I would require a second mobile phone number to set-up a second account due to the OTP, one time verification protocol, or whatever the initialization stands for.

[@rmkhimisi1964]

Hi Mr Paul, I'm from south Africa I have 40 books already 2 books i have finished so far and im looking forward to start the kdp and thinking of using the individual first and thanks this information was helpful. You have gained new subscriber.

[@OriginalPinkSuperNova]

I really like your videos! They are great for people who want more information before jumping in. The step by step approach really helps out is newbies!

[@paulmarles]

Thank you. I'm glad you find them helpful.

[@davidclark573]

Amazon KDP scammed me out of nearly $4000 dollars. They never provided the media promotion that I spent thousands on because Amazon did not accept my book and they knew Amazon did not accept my book. They weren't done they tried to scam me for $1100. to get a copyright that only costs $125. It was all scam.

[@kimbrookins3285]

My Amazon KDP journey is an absolute nightmare. After researching and designing a couple of journals and notary books I was able to upload them onto Amazon over a week ago. Now, Amazon has decided to terminate my account claiming I was trying to manipulate their system. I don't understand how I did this and am very frustrated. Good luck to everyone else who does KDP.

[@TipsInTens]

Do you have multiple accounts or shared a bank account with another person on kdp? Did you use a brand name or a keyword in your account not a pen name (human name)? Did you use any graphics or pictures copyrighted by others? Even if you have a license it's not enough they ask you to own it aka create it from scratch kinda thing. Did you use fonts that are not for commercial use? Did you publish something using templates that are very familiar on kdp like Canva? It might think you stole it

[@TipsInTens]

But don't give up kdp is not the only publishing platform.. keep going, use other online publishers

[@diamondgirll01]

​@@TipsInTenshow can you find out if the font or images your are allowed? If your using combinations of images from canva in your illustrations, is that allowed?

[@kellysmith5612]

Very detailed, thank you so much for your help. ❤

[@ayeshasattar3189]

I have wrote one book was looking forward to make an account your video is helpful. Thanks man..

[@daddys_pick]

Thank you! This is so helpful! And especially as a being UK. I'm on the go.

[@user-zx2tl5re4m]

Thanks for such a good info as straight forward

[@basedinbox]

Thank you for sharing this, Paul. That's very helpful information 👍

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.

[@MrR952]

Can I add Tax information in kdp later? I mean after earning a couple of dollars. Waiting for your answer. Thank you

[@TheI3luehawk]

Thanks to you I am excited to start a new hustle 😁 Thanks for all the value

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.

[@pix8890]

Dear sir, My kdp account has been closed and amazon didn’t reinstate it after many requests. Now can i open another account in the name of my wife? Is there any risk of being terminated by kdp after this? Waiting for your precious response

[@authorofwealth]

Man you are a DIAMOND!!

[@AdenikeOladeji-mq1dq]

How can i retrieved my previous account i cant remember the password i used in opening it i can't open a new one because i was told i already have an account on my number

[@OloyinLawal]

Hello Paul, am from Nigeria and I have an Amazon kdp account which I open about four weeks ago, I have published books, two of my books made it to live and about 11books was stuck on review, but today I received a mail that says my account has been blocked, I only doing low content books, they also said I can't open another account, pls is there anything you can help me with?

[@NLPetuniaNL]

Thank you very much Paul 🙏🏾

[@moonraker2114]

Thank you for this Important update Teacher Marles. Bless you more sir.

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@davidclark573]

Amazon KDP scammed me out of nearly $4000 dollars. They never provided the media promotion that I spent thousands on because Amazon did not accept my book and they knew Amazon did not accept my book. They weren't done they tried to scam me for $1100. to get a copyright that only costs $125. It was all scam.

[@rebecascorner]

Hi, Paul, I do hope you see this. I started a while ago with an individual account, but didn't do much. Now I want to get into this full speed ahead and create a brand. How can I change my account to a corporation, which I already have established? And what's the best way to upload the coloring books? All at once or little by little? I keep seeing people having their accounts removed for manipulation... what's the best way to go about this?

[@WanderLust-Wonders]

Brilliant, thank you.

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@Arekg123]

Thank you Paul. 🙏👐

[@17septembre2010]

Quick question. I live in the UK, are the figures the same for companies in terms of US taxes witheld?

[@maec8014]

Im in the UK. It says on that site that Amazon wont take any taxes. So does that mean I wont pay any taxes AT ALL?

[@JohnJez]

Hey Paul, a fellow Doctor from the UK looking to move into something else. Your videos have been superb and very informative. When you originally started KDP with an individual account, once you set up your company, could you transfer your account over including your books over to your company. This is a new venture for me, a total novice. Do you supply any courses etc? Thank you again for all your knowledge and time you have put into the videos. Thanks, John

[@majorphenom1]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. 👍

[@tanveerhasan3482]

Hey Mate, I heard that Canva doesn't allow us to use their free elements anymore likewise using their any of their tools for printing and selling them to Amazon KDP or any others platform is something they restricted recently which can be occur in Copyright issue. Is this true or not plzz confirm it!! I'm a bit confuse which free tool should I use for making those Covers and Interior or else you can also advise me for a free tool for Amazon KDP I'm new in this field.

[@lazarusblacksnetherrealmz8634]

I really appreciate your videos. Thanks for all the great insight. I have a question. When you decided to switch to a company account, is there a lateral transition process, or did you have to scrap your individual account and start over with the new (company) account?

[@Lellopomatovids]

Can i set it up as individual and then use my business bank account details? Or should i used personal bank details?

[@alexandriar1718]

Hi! You mentioned you started as individual then switched to corporation. Is that an easy process on your individual profile to make that change? Or did you have to start all over with a new account on Amazon as a corporation?

[@TBMarmaduke]

Great video, very helpful indeed! Quick question: in the uk would the tax number/TIN equivalent be your NI number perhaps? Thanks!

[@rachidtatiya3355]

Hello Paul Marles First of all I thank you so much for the efforts you do to help us. Since I am new in this domain, can you guide please to take the right road ? Forgive me if my Engish is still bad 😊

[@paulmarles]

The best place to start is my Book Tutorials playlist.

[@abinyarko7823]

HI i love your video, they are so insightful. I wanted to ask if I'm currently in a high paying job but im about to leave, will the tax charges from my account automatically adjust or would i have to make changes on my account.

[@tapasyapundir8555]

Hey Paul is this video applicable for India? I am asking this because the portal does not send sms to my phone number.

[@MTB-93]

Hi Paul. For an Australian individual - does Amazon allow using our ABN rather than TFN? With all the cyber attacks and data theft I'm hesitant to provide TFN. Thanks.

[@hocake8242]

What’s the best bank accounts to use m8? Because if u don’t have an EFT account arent fees and charges higher due to the currency exchange and wire transfer fees?

[@Ktalukoo]

I think you can use your NI number in the UK for tax registration.

[@floreapetrelucian8645]

Hello Paul, if I don’t have a UTR number can I use my national insurance number for KDP? I live in UK

[@user-se4sr6jx9u]

Hello Paul, Thank you for this video. Can I change the payment feature from a check to a payoneer bank account later, after a number of months or the moment you choose a check option it will stay forever?

[@gloriablanco6211]

Your videos are great. I've watched and did everything step by step. Thank you 😊However, kdp has found an issue. They wanted me to page number the journal. Is there a way to do this. I've never seen a journal with page numbers 🤔. Maybe I misunderstood directions. Thanks and good day.

[@riyanayee5660]

Hi Paul, great informative video for new people using KDP. I have a question on the tax information. From being from the UK are you able to put your NI number in this section?

[@paulmarles]

No, in the UK its your UTR number - unique tax reference number. Usually found on your tax return.

[@fachihul]

Dear Sir, I opened a KDP account in the name of my wife's details in 2021 and uploaded 8 books. Now I want to terminate this account and open a brand new account by using my details. Is it possible? My other question is about transferring these books into my new account. Can I do this?

[@dbroselogan]

Thank you for your content across various types of product. Question I have not been able to find. Are the only type of papers available from Amazon newsprint type paper for. Looting and puzzle pages and std copy paper style for journals or are they both the same paper I was hoping for a heavier weight for removable pages for kid created cards or at home schooling Any ideas or suggestions

[@jodiluberto5822]

If I have a publisher how do I fill this out?

[@rupindersamra9632]

Hi Paul, I just wanted to say thanks for this informative video. Very well explained. But I still have 2 questions; can you publish many low content books on one KDP account. For example, let say 5 note books and 5 journals in one go. And treat it like a business account. 2nd question will the books will appear on main Amazon website ? Or KDP is separate from Amazon retail . Thanks Rupinder

[@kahreeLeoKing]

Hey Paul, thanks for all the great content you provide and guidance you share with us all, really appreciate it! One question, do you create different KDP stores for each niche that you sell in, or do you start with one catch all store?

[@paulmarles]

I have. few pen names. One pen name has different types of books. Another mainly hsa sports related log books. I would start with different books under one name. Unless your aim is to say create a specific puzzle book or coloring book brand.

[@kahreeLeoKing]

@@paulmarles ok got it, sounds good. Thanks!

[@user-tl2my5ph2r]

New subscriber here. Thank you so much.

[@m.ehtizan]

Hey Paul, I just watched your video and I must say that it was really informative and well-made. I loved your videos. I was wondering if I could help you edit your videos and also make highly engaging shorts for you?

[@ruslank4028]

Does it mean that Amazon withholds taxes that I owe to IRS and all the royalties I receive into my bank account are free from taxes so I don't have to pay the taxes (i.e. send money via wire transfer, or check etc.) to IRS by myself? All I need to do is just file a tax return next year for the year when I received those royalties, right? That makes things a lot easier for me.

[@paulmarles]

It will depend on your individual tax situation. That is something you would really need to ask an accountant.

[@SwatiTh91]

Hey Paul, thank you for this valuable video because it is the very first and the most important topic to cover. I have one question with which I am a bit confused. Can we connect multiple currency bank account details for different regions? Like for example USD for USA, Canadian Dollar for Canada, British Pound for UK, like that? (for people outside USA, UK etc). Will there be any issues with doing that OR it is fine?

[@paulmarles]

No, you can only connect one currency account. Amazon converts the currencies from the different jurisdictions before depositing into your account.

[@SwatiTh91]

@@paulmarles Hey Paul, thanks for replying. Well, I have contacted support also (after I commented this) for the same and they said, "we can add multiple currencies and their system has no problem with that." I thought to inform you as well.

[@lavernelee6049]

Thanks 🙏

[@daniellynwafor5376]

God bless u Sir, i must start up this week plsss Sir i will call for sum questions thank u Sir, am Daniel from Nigeria

[@smoochdawg4547]

Hey Paul thanks for this video. So you created a business kdp account and now have 2. Your personal account as well right..? 🍻🍻🍻🍻 thanks bro I've been nervous in creating a business account I thought it would mess up my personal account. 👍✌️

[@Rexxo.am1]

I dose not have bank account can i use my parents or my relative bank account

[@user-dh3tp2tq1z]

Do you need any type of business license to set up and use kdp?

[@tanushiareddy2604]

Hi. I would like to know if I join Amazon kdp as an Individual from South Africa. Will I need business licenses, permits or trading licenses to publish and sell on Amazon Kdp?

[@paulmarles]

I don't know the rules in South Africa but I wouldn't have thought so as Amazon is doing all the trading and you are just receiving royalties.

[@dirka4520]

Hey man, love your videos!! I am thinking about starting to make colouring books for kids on the dutch amazon(17 milion people in my country). Because the dutch amazon only opened 3 years ago the competition is relatively small, however sales would be smaller too. Do you think this is a good choice?

[@paulmarles]

Yes, it would be worth giving it a try.

[@dirka4520]

@@paulmarles thanks!

[@wenzheng9850]

if i want to switch to business from individual，how can i do，i am from china

[@user-ig5md7cn7w]

Hi Paul, can I use the same company to create both KDP and Amazon Seller Account ? Would it be regarded as multiple accounts? Thanks ！

[@paulmarles]

Yes, that would be fine. They are two different accounts. It is only two KDP accounts that you can't have.

[@user-ig5md7cn7w]

@@paulmarles Thanks Paul! I am wondering if I should register the 2 accounts under 2 different companies, in case one of them got accidentally suspended, the other business wouldn’t be affected while resolving the issue. What’s your advice?

[@davidb123]

Paul I love & I believe u...

[@bopi7675]

Quick questions, do I need a business account or personal account for Royalties?

[@paulmarles]

You can do either but it depends on your personal tax situation.

[@ramzan78666]

I am from Bangladesh but I am not create account because phn number verification code not working

[@DavidCrooksPhotos]

I am looking for the best way to make more money with paperbacks as I am only making like $0.27 a book. Any tips?

[@paulmarles]

This video may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJfGY6Swgr9gZpY

[@abdulhuq2386]

Hi Paul!, I am in India how can add my account in KDP?

[@paulmarles]

I don't know about banking in India. You would have to contact KDP support if there is an issue.

[@sarah11126]

Can you make video about how to create a T-shirt using canva. To sell it online

[@hennerzn01fan]

so i can not put in s TIN/ URT and be legal??

[@paulmarles]

If you don't it just means Amazon will withold tax from your earnings. I think it's around 30%.

[@ramiyasivakumaran5290]

@@paulmarles question on this - if we put in a UK UTR into the non-US TIN section, they will automatically not withold 30%? Does this mean there is no need to apply for a US TIN?

[@MickSterbs]

Fantastic information again Paul Thanks very much for your videos. I havent started yet.. keep procrastinating!... I did see on another video form someone they said KDP had stopped giving free ISBN for low content books. Do you know if this is true and if so is it worth paying for ISBN's?

[@paulmarles]

That is true. Here is a video where I discussed that, which may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWSYe5agba9pf8U If it's a low content book I would initially publish without an ISBN unless you live somewhere where they are very cheap.

[@garypringle1286]

Hi Paul, Great content and been following you for awhile now. I live in Western Australia and going through the "Getting Paid" section, it is asking me for a BIC code. Bit stuck on this part and any help would be much appreciated.

[@rosebenny7248]

same!! I seen that commonwealth has bic codes... might have to go open an account there? ATM all I have is a Great Southern Bank acc... no luck there.

[@krish5023]

I looked up my Australian bank (one of the majors), and BIC code, and the bank website listed the code. If the website of your bank doesn't mention it, maybe call and ask.

[@ramzan78666]

How to create account from Bangladesh

[@Lisa-dt9tp]

• Failed manuscript upload HELP PLEASE my last resort 5 fail-😞-so i bought adobePRo & still failed to upload😕

[@paulmarles]

Maybe the file size is too big and needs flattening.

[@OloruntadePrecious]

Please I am not up to 18, hw can I use a bank on kdp

[@josephushie]

Use someone older

[@user-db6ny9ss5g]

Did anyone else have trouble with the American tax itin or ein?

[@ElizabethJamison]

Paul, thank you so much for your videos. I appreciate your authentic voice (I loved the video where the person said it was "sad" that you'd made only...$135,000 (appx) and how you countered that. I have a question. I am confused about pen name and the DBA name, which is optional. If I put something in the DBA spot, does that mean I have chosen to be listed as a corporation and not individual? Is DBA the same as Pen Name?

[@paulmarles]

DBA?

[@anulyq7714]

Can Amazon "steal" money from me, if I give my TIN-Value?

[@paulmarles]

Not that I know of.

[@vladimir.zlokazov]

I was thinking of transfering my account to a company in the US or the EU. Got my Amazon Ads suspended a month ago, who knows if that's going to happen to KDP as well.

[@paulmarles]

It's worth thinking about. Did they give a reason for your Amazon Ads suspension?

[@vladimir.zlokazov]

@@paulmarles not really. however I've found several other publishers who has this problem - all of us from Russia or Belarus, so it's got to be because of the war and the sanctions. Interestingly I'm not hearing anything from the Russian Amazon FBA community which is more numerous than KDP, so maybe it's not a carpet policy. I am trying to work it out with ads support - wrote to Jeff Bezos and got a member of leadership staff appointed to my case - but it still takes time. Trying to change my status with my Turkish residence at the moment. If it fails transfering to a company would be the next option.

[@kargulo]

I was so unlacky because KDP removed my account :( without any reason , I just added 5 coloring book :) nice

[@paulmarles]

I'm sorry to hear that. Did they give a reason?

[@davidb123]

Can u accept to be my mentor?

[@paulmarles]

I'm not taking on any mentees at the moment but I appreciate you asking.

[@LifeQuotes5]

How can I be one of your mentees?

[@paulmarles]

I'm not taking on any mentees at the moment but appreciate you asking.

[@detoxanddetressrelaxation2245]

is anyone encountering problems with KDP out of service?

[@jugrajpalsinghbasra8987]

my account dosent work for some reason please hlep

[@paulmarles]

In what way doesn't it work?

[@goodstan1260]

​ @paulmarles if i'm sole proprietorship, im individual or corp?

[@sharonlivingston3605]

Hi Paul, I’ve emailed you regarding my Gumroad purchase - did you receive it? Sharon 😊

[@paulmarles]

Yes, I've sent a reply.

[@MrR952]

Can I add Tax information in kdp later? I mean after earning a couple of dollars. Waiting for your answer. Thank you

[@paulmarles]

Yes, you can. If you don't add tax information then Amazon will just withold the tax. Something like 30%.