Going global through digital publishing : a handbook for eBook publishing on Amazon
Döbert, Timo (2021)
Döbert, Timo
2021
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021111019661
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021111019661
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How do you get a book published on Amazon? Is it possible to sell globally with minimal investments? How do taxes apply when you sell digitally? This thesis aims to provide an easy-to-follow handbook for publishing an eBook on Amazon, while pointing out different considerations that will affect both the potential sales and income of such a digital book.
One of those considerations is the exclusivity for the book’s sale that needs to be given to Amazon in order to get your book into Amazon’s book renting program e.g. Kindle Unlimited. The price range 2,69-9,99 EUR for eligibility into Amazon’s 70% royalty program drives pricing considerations.
While it is possible to publish an eBook without any costs, it is advisable to use a professional copyeditor to ensure the quality of the digital book as well as have professional cover design as it is one of the key marketing elements of the book.
The thesis also takes a look on the global eBook market expectations which seem to be steadily growing over the next years.
Finland and the U.S. have a tax treaty which gives different options for taxation. The simplest one is to just have Amazon withhold 30% U.S. tax from all royalty payments as this is comparable to the Finnish capital income tax rate and the tax treaty protects against double taxation.
One of those considerations is the exclusivity for the book’s sale that needs to be given to Amazon in order to get your book into Amazon’s book renting program e.g. Kindle Unlimited. The price range 2,69-9,99 EUR for eligibility into Amazon’s 70% royalty program drives pricing considerations.
While it is possible to publish an eBook without any costs, it is advisable to use a professional copyeditor to ensure the quality of the digital book as well as have professional cover design as it is one of the key marketing elements of the book.
The thesis also takes a look on the global eBook market expectations which seem to be steadily growing over the next years.
Finland and the U.S. have a tax treaty which gives different options for taxation. The simplest one is to just have Amazon withhold 30% U.S. tax from all royalty payments as this is comparable to the Finnish capital income tax rate and the tax treaty protects against double taxation.