AWS marketplace documentation change
Summary
Restructured and simplified Multi-Catalog documentation, focusing on available catalogs (commercial and European Sovereign Cloud) and management principles. Removed detailed ESC registration prerequisites, tax inheritance warnings, and operational specifics.
Security assessment
The changes are organizational and clarify catalog management without addressing security vulnerabilities. The removal of tax inheritance warnings and dual email confirmation processes reduces security documentation rather than adding it. No evidence of security vulnerability fixes or incident response.
Diff
diff --git a/marketplace/latest/userguide/multi_catalog.md b/marketplace/latest/userguide/multi_catalog.md index 7c7f0b2a4..8628c4a60 100644 --- a//marketplace/latest/userguide/multi_catalog.md +++ b//marketplace/latest/userguide/multi_catalog.md @@ -7 +7 @@ -What is Multi-Catalog?Available CatalogsEuropean Sovereign Cloud (ESC) MarketplacePrerequisites for ESC Catalog RegistrationOverview of RequirementsEstimated Timeline for PrerequisitesESC Catalog Registration ProcessCreating and Managing ESC Product ListingsPrivate Offers in ESC MarketplaceESC Marketplace Customer ExperienceBilling, Invoicing, and DisbursementsTroubleshooting and SupportNext Steps +Available catalogsManaging multiple catalogs @@ -11 +11 @@ What is Multi-Catalog?Available CatalogsEuropean Sovereign Cloud (ESC) Marketpla -AWS Marketplace now provides sellers the ability to create and manage products across multiple separate catalogs. The Multi-Catalog capability enables you to list your software products in specialized marketplace environments beyond the standard commercial AWS Marketplace, each serving distinct customer bases with specific regulatory, data residency, or sovereignty requirements. +AWS Marketplace enables sellers to create and manage product listings across multiple separate catalogs through multi-catalog capability. Multi-Catalog allows you to list your software products in special regions and partitions beyond the standard commercial AWS Marketplace, each serving distinct customer bases with specific regulatory, data residency, or sovereignty requirements. @@ -13 +13 @@ AWS Marketplace now provides sellers the ability to create and manage products a -## What is Multi-Catalog? +With Multi-Catalog, you maintain completely separate product catalogs in different AWS partitions while managing them from a central location. Each catalog operates independently with its own product listings and pricing, customer base and subscriptions, regulatory and compliance requirements, and geographic or jurisdictional boundaries. @@ -15 +15 @@ AWS Marketplace now provides sellers the ability to create and manage products a -Multi-Catalog allows you to maintain completely separate product catalogs in different AWS partitions while managing them from a single seller account. Each catalog operates independently with its own: +You create and manage all catalogs through AWS Partner Central - AWS Marketplace using the catalog selection dropdown to switch between your available catalogs. @@ -17 +17 @@ Multi-Catalog allows you to maintain completely separate product catalogs in dif - * Product listings and pricing + @@ -19 +19 @@ Multi-Catalog allows you to maintain completely separate product catalogs in dif - * Customer base and subscriptions +## Available catalogs @@ -21 +21 @@ Multi-Catalog allows you to maintain completely separate product catalogs in dif - * Regulatory and compliance requirements +AWS Marketplace currently supports Multi-Catalog capability for the following catalogs: @@ -23 +23 @@ Multi-Catalog allows you to maintain completely separate product catalogs in dif - * Geographic or jurisdictional boundaries + * **AWS Marketplace** : The commercial catalog refers to the standard, publicly available catalog of products and offers on AWS Marketplace that operates within the AWS Commercial Partition - the set of all regular AWS Regions. @@ -24,0 +25 @@ Multi-Catalog allows you to maintain completely separate product catalogs in dif + * **AWS Marketplace in the AWS European Sovereign Cloud (ESC)** : A new, independent cloud for Europe entirely located within the European Union (EU), designed to help customers meet their most stringent digital sovereignty requirements. Built in the EU for the EU, it is the only fully featured, independently operated sovereign cloud backed by strong technical controls, sovereign assurances and legal protections. The AWS Marketplace in the AWS ESC is the first additional catalog available through Multi-Catalog. It helps EU-based organizations to procure software with enhanced data residency and operational controls, designed by sellers to help meet stringent European regulatory requirements. Click [here](https://aws.eu/) to learn more about European Sovereign Cloud. @@ -28 +28,0 @@ Multi-Catalog allows you to maintain completely separate product catalogs in dif -You create and manage all catalogs through AWS Partner Central in the commercial region, using the catalog selection dropdown feature to switch between your available catalogs. @@ -30 +30 @@ You create and manage all catalogs through AWS Partner Central in the commercial -## Available Catalogs +## Managing multiple catalogs @@ -32 +32 @@ You create and manage all catalogs through AWS Partner Central in the commercial -Currently, AWS Marketplace supports Multi-Catalog capability for the following: +Sellers can maintain products in both Commercial and ESC catalogs simultaneously. Products in each catalog are independent, allowing separate pricing and distinct product portfolios. You may choose to support products in all catalogs or have dedicated product offerings per catalog. You manage all catalogs from the AWS Marketplace Management Portal or Partner Central. @@ -34 +34 @@ Currently, AWS Marketplace supports Multi-Catalog capability for the following: -**AWS Marketplace - European Sovereign Cloud (ESC)** +At a glance, the following table summarizes the key differences between AWS Marketplace in the AWS Commercial regions ([aws.com](https://aws.amazon.com/)) and AWS Marketplace in the European Sovereign Cloud ([aws.eu](https://aws.eu/)). @@ -36,28 +36 @@ Currently, AWS Marketplace supports Multi-Catalog capability for the following: -The European Sovereign Cloud Marketplace is the first additional catalog available through the Multi-Catalog capability. The AWS European Sovereign Cloud provides EU-based organizations enhanced data residency and operational controls to help meet stringent European regulatory requirements. - -Additional catalogs may become available in the future. Check AWS Partner Central for current catalog availability. - -## European Sovereign Cloud (ESC) Marketplace - -### Overview - -The AWS European Sovereign Cloud (ESC) Marketplace enables you to offer your products to customers who require enhanced data sovereignty, residency, and operational control within the European Union. ESC is designed to help EU-based organizations meet strict regulatory requirements while leveraging the benefits of cloud computing. - -### Why Sell in ESC Marketplace? - -Selling in ESC Marketplace provides several benefits: - - * **Expanded market access** Reach EU-based organizations with stringent data sovereignty requirements - - * **Regulatory alignment** Help customers meet European regulatory compliance needs - - * **Separate catalog management** Maintain distinct product offerings and pricing for ESC customers - - * **Streamlined operations** Manage both commercial and ESC catalogs from a single seller account - - - - -### Key Differences: Commercial vs. ESC Marketplace - -Aspect | Commercial Marketplace | ESC Marketplace +Topic | AWS Marketplace | AWS Marketplace in the AWS ESC @@ -65,1462 +38,5 @@ Aspect | Commercial Marketplace | ESC Marketplace -**Customer base** | Global AWS customers | EU-based customers requiring data sovereignty -**Data residency** | Multiple global regions | European Union regions only -**Partition** | Standard AWS partition | ESC partition (aws-eusc) -**Catalog management** | Default catalog | Separate ESC catalog via dropdown -**Product listing** | Created in commercial AWS Partner Central | Created in commercial AWS Partner Central, replicated to ESC -**AWS Account requirements** | Commercial AWS account | Both commercial and ESC partition accounts required - -## Prerequisites for ESC Catalog Registration - -Before you can register for the AWS Marketplace - European Sovereign Cloud (ESC) catalog and list products, you must complete all of the following prerequisites. **Incomplete prerequisites will result in registration delays or rejection.** - -## Overview of Requirements - -ESC Marketplace has stricter requirements than commercial AWS Marketplace due to European sovereignty and regulatory compliance needs. All sellers must meet these prerequisites before beginning the registration process. - -**Estimated Time to Complete All Prerequisites:** 4-8 weeks (depending on KYC verification timeline) - -### 1\. Complete Commercial AWS Marketplace Registration - -**Required Commercial Registration Components** - -Your commercial seller registration must include: - - * **Completed seller registration process** \- All registration forms submitted and approved - - * **Active public profile** \- Public seller profile published and visible in AWS Marketplace - - * **Tax information submitted and verified** \- W-9 (US sellers) or W-8 (non-US sellers) forms completed - - * **Bank account information provided** \- At least one valid bank account configured for disbursements - - * **At least one product listed** \- Minimum of one product published in commercial AWS Marketplace (any product type) - - - - -**Verification Steps** - -To verify your commercial registration status: - - 1. Sign in to AWS Partner Central at [https://us-east-1.console.aws.amazon.com/partnercentral/home](https://us-east-1.console.aws.amazon.com/partnercentral/home) - - 2. Navigate to **Settings** > **Seller profile** - - 3. Confirm your profile status shows **Active** - - 4. Navigate to **Build** and verify at least one product is listed - - 5. Navigate to **Settings** > **Payment information** and verify bank account is configured - - - - -**Important Notes** - - * **ESC catalog registration is available only to existing AWS Marketplace sellers** - - * You cannot register for ESC as your first marketplace catalog - - * Your commercial registration must remain active throughout your ESC participation - - * Any suspension or termination of your commercial seller account will affect your ESC catalog access - - - - -**If you have not completed commercial registration:** See "Registering as a seller" earlier in this guide for detailed instructions. - -### 2\. Complete Know Your Customer (KYC) Verification - -ESC Marketplace requires all sellers to complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) validation process as part of the registration process. This is a mandatory compliance requirement for operating in the ESC Marketplace. - -**Why KYC is Required for ESC** - -KYC verification ensures compliance with: - - * European Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations - - * EU Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) requirements - - * European data sovereignty and operational control standards - - * Financial services regulatory requirements - - - - -**KYC Process Timeline** - - * **Typical processing time:** 2 weeks - - * **Maximum processing time:** Up to 30 calendar days - - * **Document resubmission:** Additional 5-10 business days if documents require correction - - - - -**How to Complete KYC Verification** - - 1. Access the KYC portal through AWS Partner Central - - 2. Navigate to **Settings** > **KYC Verification** - - 3. Complete the online KYC form with company and individual information - - 4. Upload all required documentation in PDF or image format (JPEG, PNG) - - 5. Submit for review - - 6. Monitor your email for KYC team requests or approval confirmation - - - - -**Important KYC Notes** - - * **The Amazon Inc. workaround option is NOT available for ESC sellers** \- You must complete full KYC validation - - * All documents must be in English or accompanied by certified translations - - * Documents must be clear, legible, and unaltered - - * Expired documents will not be accepted - - * Incomplete submissions will delay your ESC registration - -