A Supplier Fulfillment Agreement (SFA) is an official document provided by Zendrop that confirms your business relationship with us. It serves as proof that you are authorized to resell products and outlines the details of fulfillment. Many e-commerce platforms, payment gateways, and merchant services require this document during their compliance or verification process, making it especially valuable for dropshipping entrepreneurs.
Purpose of the Supplier Fulfillment Agreement
The SFA is designed to help you:
Validate your business relationship
Acts as official confirmation of your partnership with Zendrop for product sourcing.Simplify compliance and verification
Provides proof that you are authorized to sell products and describes how order fulfillment is handled commonly requested by payment gateways and e-commerce platforms.Facilitate merchant onboarding
Often required when setting up accounts on platforms such as Shopify, ensuring your business meets verification standards.
How to Obtain the Supplier Fulfillment Agreement
Provide your business details
Share your legal business name (LLC or DBA) and complete business address. Ensure the information matches your registered details.Submit your request to Zendrop
Contact Zendrop through support channels or the designated request form with your information.Receive your finalized agreement
Zendrop will create and send the document directly to you. No additional steps, signatures, or approvals are required.
Applications of the Agreement
Merchant Verification
The SFA is widely used to meet compliance requirements for platforms and payment processors. It provides assurance that your business model is legitimate and authorized.
Business Operations
By confirming your right to sell products sourced through Zendrop, the agreement can be critical in securing necessary approvals during onboarding or expansion.
Additional Considerations
Fulfillment Locations
Zendrop operates globally with warehouses in both the United States and China. While the SFA does not guarantee US-only fulfillment, it is generally accepted for compliance across platforms.Timing
The SFA can be requested before generating sales, allowing you to be fully prepared before launching your store.Finalization
Once issued, the SFA is considered finalized no additional signatures or modifications are required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use one Supplier Fulfillment Agreement for multiple products?
Yes. A single SFA is valid across all products sourced through Zendrop.
Q: Is this document accepted by Shopify?
The SFA has been accepted by Shopify in many cases, but we recommend confirming directly with Shopify or your specific platform.
Q: Does Zendrop guarantee US-based fulfillment?
Not entirely. While Zendrop has US warehouses, some products may ship from China.
The Supplier Fulfillment Agreement is an essential document for dropshippers using Zendrop. It helps you validate your business relationship, meet compliance requirements, and streamline onboarding with e-commerce platforms and payment gateways. By requesting and securing your SFA early, you’ll ensure a smoother setup and greater confidence when launching or scaling your business.