The legal basis for operating on Ozon Global is the offer agreement: no separate paper contract is signed with the platform. Registering your account and accepting the terms constitutes the contract; all current document versions are available in the seller account.
Documents governing operations
- Ozon Global seller offer: the primary document covering commissions, payouts, and liability
- Logistics terms for your chosen model (rFBS, OGL)
- Platform rules: content, prohibited items, and penalties for violations
- Tariffs: published as files and updated by the platform; current rates: commissions and logistics
Who is the contract with?
The Chinese seller's counterparty is the Ozon entity for international trade; settlements are made in yuan via payment systems. For Chinese tax authorities, revenue from Ozon is standard corporate revenue, confirmed by platform reports.
What to check before starting
- Verify if your product category is permitted for cross-border sales
- Content requirements for product listings — Ozon content rating
- Return and dispute policies — how they work
- Penalty structure — fines and error index
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to sign a paper contract with Ozon?
No. Accepting the offer during account registration constitutes the contract. No paper version with stamps is issued; the current text is always available in your account and holds full legal force.
What should I do when Ozon changes the offer terms?
The platform publishes changes in your account in advance. Continued operation after the effective date implies consent. Best practice: check account notifications once a month and reconcile updated commissions with your unit economics—a change of two percentage points is already noticeable in your margins.
Does Chinese tax authorities recognize revenue based on an offer without a "paper" contract?
Yes. For Chinese tax authorities, the contractual documents with the platform's Chinese representative office and sales reports serve as the basis—this is sufficient to record revenue. Your accountant can process this as standard, just like other online channels.
Do I need to sign a physical paper contract to start selling on Ozon Global?
No, you do not need to sign a separate paper contract. Registering your account and accepting the terms of the offer agreement constitutes a legally binding contract.
How do I handle Ozon Global's updates to their offer terms and commissions?
Ozon notifies sellers of updates directly in the seller account. Continued operation after these changes take effect constitutes your consent, so you should regularly check for updates to ensure they do not negatively impact your margins.
How do I report revenue from Ozon Global to Chinese tax authorities without a paper contract?
For Chinese tax authorities, revenue from Ozon is treated as standard corporate revenue. You can confirm this revenue using the platform reports provided to you.
Which parts of the Ozon Global offer agreement are most important for my business finances?
You should focus on the sections covering commission calculation procedures, payout terms and timelines, and liability for cancellations and delays. These three areas have the most direct impact on your financial performance.