How To Create KDP Account | Kindle Direct KDP Publishing
Creating an account on KDP is a very simple process. It only takes a few minutes, once you have the relevant information at hand.
One of the advantages of Self- Publishing on KDP, is that
you have access to your Sales Reports daily. It’s a joy to check your reports
as often as you wish, and see the number of sales you obtain for each of your
books
Create
a KDP Account
If you already have an Amazon account for purchasing goods
and services, sign in to Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) with your existing
Amazon username and password.
If you don't have an Amazon account, go to KDP and click Sign up.
Then click Create
your KDP account and enter your name, email address, and a secure password.
Once you've created your account, you'll need to enter
author, payment, and tax information.
Browse the topics below to learn more.
Author
/Publisher Information
Enter your first and last name or the name of your
publishing company and the mailing address you want KDP to use for tax
reporting purposes and royalty payments.
Note:
Don't enter your pen name here. This matters because KDP issues your payments
and tax forms under the same name.
If you want to use a pen name, enter it when you’re setting
up your book details.
Getting
Paid
When setting up your account, you'll need to provide
details for receiving royalty payments.
Available payment
methods are direct deposit, wire transfer or check, and are based on the
location of your bank.
Direct deposit, also known as electronic funds transfer
(EFT), has no minimum payment threshold, and it's the fastest, most secure and
environmentally friendly way to receive your royalty payments.
You'll be paid in full approximately 60 days after the end
of every month for all your sales, regardless of the amount, and in your local
currency.
However, if you opt to receive a cheque, there is a minimum
threshold of US$100.00.
Learn more about getting paid in this Video.
U.S. tax regulations require Amazon to collect information
about your tax status under U.S. law with the online tax interview on your KDP
account page. They must receive and validate your tax information before you
can update existing books or publish new books in the Kindle store. The tax
interview guides you step-by-step through gathering all the information
required to establish your tax identity. Tax withholding and specific
requirements vary depending on whether you're located in the United States or
another country.
Learn about the Tax Interview in this video.
