How to create an alibaba account

Is Alibaba membership free?

The Alibaba.com Free Membership Agreement will not take effect unless and until you have activated your Account. 2.1 The Service will be offered free-of-charge for an unspecified time period unless terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

How do I register as a buyer on Alibaba?

You can register for an Alibaba supplier account by completing the following steps.
  1. Step 1: Head to the Alibaba seller homepage.
  2. Step 2: Create an account.
  3. Step 3: Check your email.
  4. Step 4: Enter your payment details.
  5. Step 5: Complete authentication and verification.

How can I join Alibaba without a company?

Follow these steps to open an Alibaba account without a company:
  1. Go to Alibaba and click on “Join Free”
  2. Enter your Email address and verify that you own it.
  3. Fill out your basic information.
  4. Confirm your personal information and complete the opening of your new Alibaba account.

How much is Alibaba membership?

The starter pack costs 19,800 yuan (HK$22,433) a year, compared with 50,000 yuan for Gold Supplier, Alibaba’s premium membership, but offers most of the basic functions.

Why is Alibaba so cheap?

Alibaba wholesalers so benefit from selling in bulk, which can help with packaging and shipping costs. Since many wholesalers are also the manufacturers for Alibaba products, they are able to offer much cheaper prices directly to the consumers.

Is Alibaba bigger than Amazon?

They’re two ecommerce behemoths who enjoy the luxury of very few competitors. While their market shares may be different percentages (Amazon owns 39% of all US ecommerce sales, while Alibaba owns 58.2% of all retail ecommerce shares in China), they each dominate their respective countries in which they began.

Why did Amazon fail in China?

A more seamless interface, with easier payment options, such as Alipay; its failure to capitalise on promotional days like Single’s Day; and a more competitive product range offered by its rivals with speedier delivery all contributed to losing a highly online-literate customer base and eventually put Amazon China out

Is Amazon banned in China?

Amazon isn’t blocked in China. The reason Amazon services are difficult to use in China is because Amazon geo-restricts its content.

Is Alibaba trustworthy?

Alibaba is trusted and reputable. They have strict rules and regulations that keep most of the transactions secure on the platform. However, Alibaba is just an ecommerce platform that connects suppliers with buyers. It’s all up to the buyer and supplier to do their due diligence when dealing with each other.