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🌐 Everything you need to sell on AliExpress

Global Marketplace · US, UK, DE, FR, ES, IT, RU, BR, IL, SA, AE, KR, JP, AU, PL, NL, MX, ID, TH

AliExpress is Alibaba Group's global B2C marketplace connecting Chinese sellers with buyers in 200+ countries. AliExpress acts as deemed supplier for EU/UK VAT on low-value goods and provides integrated cross-border logistics through Cainiao.

💰 Fee Structure

Commission: 5-8% (category dependent). Payment processing: 2%. Annual technical service fee: $0-$10,000 (category dependent). No monthly subscription.

📋 Seller Requirements

Chinese business license or overseas business registration, Alipay business account, brand authorization (for branded products), product certifications (for regulated categories).

Compliance Topics

💰 Tax Collection

AliExpress acts as deemed supplier in the EU/UK, collecting VAT on low-value consignments. For other markets, sellers may need to handle tax compliance independently.

  • •EU: AliExpress collects VAT on goods ≤€150 as deemed supplier (IOSS)
  • •UK: AliExpress collects 20% VAT on goods ≤£135
  • •Australia: 10% GST collected on goods ≤AUD1,000
  • •US: Sales tax generally not collected by AliExpress
  • •Russia/Belarus/Kazakhstan: local tax rules apply

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📋 Seller Requirements

AliExpress requires sellers to have a Chinese business license (most common) or register as an overseas seller. Brand authorization is needed for branded products.

  • •Chinese business license (most common) or overseas business registration
  • •Alipay business account for payment collection
  • •Brand authorization letter for selling branded products
  • •Product certification for regulated categories
  • •Store rating and product quality score affect visibility

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💳 Fee Structure

AliExpress charges commission per order plus payment processing fees. Commission rates vary by category. Some categories require annual technical service fees.

  • •Commission: 5-8% depending on category
  • •Payment processing fee: 2% (Alipay)
  • •Some categories require annual technical service fee: $0-$10,000
  • •Promoted listings: additional advertising fees
  • •No monthly subscription for basic seller accounts

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🚚 Fulfillment (Cainiao Logistics)

AliExpress integrates with Cainiao Logistics for cross-border shipping. Sellers can use AliExpress Standard Shipping, Cainiao warehouses, or arrange their own logistics.

  • •AliExpress Standard Shipping: 15-45 days delivery
  • •Cainiao warehouses in US, EU, and key markets for faster delivery
  • •AliExpress Direct Shipping: seller ships from China warehouse
  • •Local warehouses available in US, EU, Spain, Poland, Belgium
  • •Cainiao logistics tracking integrated into platform

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🌍 Cross-Border Features

AliExpress is inherently a cross-border platform. It provides multi-language translation, currency conversion, and localized storefronts to help Chinese sellers reach global buyers.

  • •Multi-language listing translation (18+ languages)
  • •Currency conversion for 200+ countries
  • •Localized storefronts by region
  • •AliExpress Plus: premium seller program for high-performing sellers
  • •Cross-border dispute resolution and buyer protection

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Official Sources

This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal, tax, or compliance advice. Platform policies may change; always check official sources for the latest requirements.