Registering a Smart Store on Coupang as a Corporate Seller: A Step-by-Step Guide
Coupang, one of Korea's leading e-commerce platforms, offers a unique opportunity for corporate sellers to expand their market reach through its Smart Store feature. If you're a corporate seller looking to tap into this vibrant marketplace, here's a step-by-step guide in English on how to register your Smart Store on Coupang.
Step 1: Prepare Necessary Documents
Before initiating the registration process, ensure you have the following documents ready:
- Business Registration Certificate(사업자등록증)
- E-commerce Business Registration Certificate(통신판매업신고증)
- A copy of the bank account book under the company's name(법인은행계좌)
JZ Tips;
If you want to "해외구매대행", you can choose 525101(main), 950000(sub), so you can provide a overseas purchasing services as well.
Lease contract of the business addres(virtual office)
Capital amount should be more than 10mil.won, some of tax officers can reject your application of business registration
Step 2: Create a Seller Account
Visit the Coupang Seller Center and start the registration process by creating a seller account. You'll need to provide basic information such as your business registration number and e-commerce business registration number including the Mobile pjone number.
Step 3: Product Registration
Once your account is created, you can proceed to register your products. If you don't have products ready yet, prioritize completing the business verification process.
Step 4: Business Verification
For business verification, input your business registration number and e-commerce business registration number. Coupang may request additional documents during this stage.
Step 5: Approval Process
After submitting all required information and documents, your application will undergo an approval process. This may take a couple of days, after which you'll receive confirmation of your Smart Store's registration.
Step 6: Final Verification
Post-approval, there's a final verification step where you'll need to authenticate the seller information. This typically involves identity verification through a government-issued ID.
Once these steps are completed, your Smart Store will be live on Coupang, ready to reach millions of potential customers. Remember, having all your documents prepared and understanding the process can significantly streamline your registration experience.
For a more detailed guide, including tips on how to optimize your Smart Store's performance on Coupang, you can refer to the comprehensive resources available on Coupang's official website.
Navigating the digital marketplace can be challenging, but with the right preparation and understanding of the registration process, your business can thrive on Coupang. Good luck with your Smart Store!
