Detailed explanation of AliExpress store opening fees and tax regulations

In recent years, AliExpress, as an international e-commerce platform, has not only rapidly occupied the cross-border e-commerce market, but also provided merchants with a good opportunity to expand overseas markets. Before choosing to open a store on AliExpress, sellers need to have a comprehensive understanding of the costs and tax regulations for opening a store.

1. AliExpress store opening fees

1. Annual fee

The first cost involved in opening an AliExpress store is the annual fee. The annual fee varies according to the product category, and is generally full or 50% refundable.

2. Commission

Different product categories also have different commissions. The commission is usually deducted based on a certain percentage of the order sales. The commission rate for various types of products is between 5% and 8%. The specific amount depends on the seller’s business. category.

3. Trademark registration fees

If the seller already has an authorized trademark from the brand seller, he or she can use it directly without paying trademark registration fees. However, if the goods sold require a trademark and the seller does not have a registered trademark, corresponding trademark registration fees will be charged depending on the country.

4. Withdrawal fee

When withdrawing cash, banks usually charge a handling fee of US$15 per transaction, but Alipay does not need to pay this fee.

5. Company registration costs

If the seller has not yet registered a company, the cost of registering a limited liability company must also be included in the store opening budget, which is usually 2,500 yuan, plus other expenses such as seals. In addition, sellers need to prepare working capital of 10,000 to 20,000 yuan to deal with various unexpected expenses.

To sum up, the actual cost of opening an AliExpress store varies depending on the situation of each seller, and budgeting and planning need to be based on the specific situation.

2. AliExpress tax regulations

When opening a store on the AliExpress platform, merchants must understand the relevant tax regulations. As business expands, sellers need to face various tax issues.

1. Value-added tax and customs duties

According to regulations, sellers who newly open an AliExpress store need to pay taxes. For import customs clearance, logistics providers can provide two methods: buyer pays tax and seller pays tax. It should be noted that for all products declared by the same consignee within one day, the customs will collect VAT and customs duties based on the total value of all goods (total declared value).

2. Declared value

Specifically, goods with a declared value of 15-135 pounds only need to pay VAT, while goods exceeding 135 pounds will face the collection of both VAT and customs duties.

3. Tax payment

AliExpress’s online shipping fees and prices do not include taxes, and sellers need to pay taxes separately before shipping. Now many logistics companies can provide flexible tax payment methods, and both sellers and buyers can be taxpayers.

All in all, it is very important to follow relevant tax regulations when opening a store. Sellers can consult professionals to ensure they understand and comply with relevant tax requirements to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Through the above content, the fees and tax regulations required for sellers to open a store on AliExpress have been sorted out clearly. Each seller should adapt to local conditions and properly handle relevant expenses and tax matters according to their own circumstances to promote the healthy operation of the store.