Meesho Seller Onboarding: Timeline, Requirements and Process

Overview

Meesho seller onboarding: The process by which individuals and companies enrol, validate, and activate their accounts to begin selling on Meesho. The portal is now one of the fastest-growing e-commerce marketplaces in India, particularly for small enterprises and entrepreneurs.

The first step to selling would be to open a Meesho seller account via the official portal, Meesho Supplier Hub, also known as Meesho Seller Hub. The portal serves as the primary dashboard where Meesho sellers can upload products, handle orders, track payments, and analyse their performance.

The platform is especially appealing because it includes Meesho sellers without GST in some categories and provides easy onboarding for small businesses. Sellers will be able to manage their business on the Meesho seller dashboard, available on desktop and the Meesho seller app on mobile.

The sellers can pass through the Meesho supplier.com registration system and get their businesses onboarded in the shortest time possible.

Benefits

1. Lower Barrier to Entry

   Meesho does not require sellers to provide extensive documentation, unlike many other marketplaces. Some categories allow one to become a Meesho seller without GST, which is why it can be offered to small businesses and enterprises working at home.

2. Easy-to-Use Seller Platform

   Meesho seller hub and Meesho seller dashboard will have an easy-to-use interface through which sellers can:

   • Upload product catalogs
     
     
   • Manage inventory
     
     
   • Track orders
     
     
   • Monitor payments
     
     
   • Access performance analytics.

   This ease of use facilitates the management of an online store for new sellers.

3. Nationwide Customer Reach

   The Meesho platform enables sellers to reach customers across India without investing in their own logistics infrastructure.

4. Logistics Support

   Meesho offers built-in logistics and shipping services, so sellers primarily need to focus on where to buy and setting prices.

5. Mobile Business Management

   The Meesho seller app will enable sellers to run their businesses directly on their mobile phones, which will be useful for small-scale entrepreneurs.

Procedure

Onboarding for a Meesho seller is designed to be fast and easy. Onboarding typically takes 2-5 workdays.

The stepwise procedure for starting the Meesho selling process is given below.

Step 1: Go to Meesho Supplier Portal.
Go to the official registration page (also known as Meesho supplier.com) and create an account using your mobile number and email id.
This creates your basic Meesho seller account.

Step 2: Enter Business Details
In registration, sellers are required to give:

• Business or store name
  
  
• Pickup address
  
  
• Contact details
  
  
• Bank account information

Such information is needed for logistics and payment processing.

Procedure

Step 3: Document Submission
You might have to provide:

• PAN card
  
  
• GST certificate (not mandatory with certain categories)
  
  
• Bank account details

In some product categories, Meesho enables sellers without GST, so small entrepreneurs can easily begin selling.

Step 4: Uploading of Product Catalogue.
Once verified, sellers can post product listings using the Meesho seller dashboard.
Product listings generally need:

• Product images
  
  
• Product title
  
  
• Description
  
  
• Category selection
  
  
• Pricing details

When the product is properly described and the price is competitive, the likelihood of high sales is increased.

Step 5: Order Processing Setup
After the catalogue was approved, sellers would begin receiving orders. Meesho provides logistics and pickup services through its shipping partners.
Sellers just need to pack the goods according to the requirements and deliver them to the pickup points.

Step 6: Enter Meesho Seller Hub.
Once activated, sellers are allowed to log in to the Meesho seller hub, after which they can operate the Meesho seller app and manage:

• Orders
  
  
• Inventory
  
  
• Product listings
  
  
• Sales performance
  
  
• Payments

At this point, the control system for your online store is the Meesho seller dashboard.

Timeline for Meesho Seller Onboarding

Meesho onboarding takes an average time, which is shorter than that of other marketplaces.
Typical timeline breakdown:

• Registration of accounts: 10- 20 minutes.
  
  
• Preliminary test: 1-2 working days.
  
  
• Uploading and approval of product catalogue: 1-3 days.

Total onboarding time: 2-5 working days.

Delays may occur due to:

• Incorrect bank details
  
  
• Addresses missing information.
  
  
• Verification of product category.

Documents Required

The following documents might be necessary to complete Meesho seller onboarding:

• PAN Card: It is required for identity verification and the tax verification process.
  
  
• Bank Account Details: Used for receiving payments from orders.
  
  
• GST Registration Certificate: Some product categories require them, but not all.
  
  
• Pickup Address Proof: The address where courier partners collect products.

Your PAN and bank account numbers should match to avoid payment delays.

FAQs

What should I do to start selling on Meesho without GST?
Some Meesho categories allow sellers to list as GST-free. During registration on the Meesho supplier hub, you can select non-mandatory categories of eligible products.

How do payments operate for Meesho sellers?
Meesho processes payments and transfers the seller's profits directly to the registered holder's bank account, minus applicable fees. Payment settlements occur according to the platform's payout cycle.

What should I do to sell more on Meesho?
To sell more, sellers should focus on competitive prices, clear product images, accurate descriptions, and effective inventory management. TheGSTCo also works with many businesses to improve their catalogue listings, increase visibility, and grow their Meesho business effectively.

What is the process of creating a Meesho Seller Account?
To become a Meesho seller, visit the official Meesho supplier hub portal, enter your mobile number, and complete the registration form by providing your business and bank details.

Does Meesho cover onboarding?
No, Meesho does not cover the cost of onboarding sellers. Sellers must register themselves to start selling on the platform.