Correctly configuring invoice handling with Amazon can be challenging. Here we present useful settings for the different scenarios.
The most convenient option is to use the VCS service. Here Amazon creates your invoices and you have the least configuration effort. First, make sure you have enabled the VCS service in Amazon Seller Central. VCS invoices and credits use Amazon's number range. You should not use an invoice number from the Xentral number range for legal reasons.
In the Invoice Handling section, select the VCS (download invoice data) service. Note that you need to keep the tax rates of the shipping countries maintained. For more information on tax rates, click here.
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It is not possible to upload your own invoices (VCS Lite) with VCS enabled.
If you want to upload your own invoices to Amazon, make sure you have disabled the Amazon VCS service in Amazon Seller Central. Then you can use invoice numbers from the Xentral number range and upload the invoice documents to Amazon.
In the Invoice Handling section, select the IDU (invoice upload service) service and carry out the appropriate settings in the other fields: