Opening an Alibaba Store in Vietnam: What do businesses need to prepare?

I. Legal preparation and required documents

The first and most important requirement of Alibaba Vietnam is the legality and transparency of the business. You must be a business with clear legal status.

1. Enterprise legal documents

Vietnamese businesses need the following documents (certified translated into English):

• Business registration certificate (GCNĐKK): Guaranteed to be valid, clearly showing business lines.

• Tax code certificate: (If not integrated in the Business Registration Certificate).

• Information about the legal representative: Copy of ID card/CCCD/Passport.

• Verify address: Provide active office/factory address information.

2. International payment account

Business Bank Account: The account must be in the company's name (not an individual) and be capable of conducting international transactions (paying Gold Supplier fees and receiving money from foreign customers).

3. Cooperation contract (When there is support from a third party)

If you cooperate with authorized agents of Alibaba Vietnam to register and operate Alibaba Vietnam floor, you need to prepare a clear service contract.

II. Prepare products and supply capacity

Products are the core of selling on Alibaba. This preparation is not only about quality but also about how you present them.

1. The product is suitable for the B2B market

Ensuring export potential: The product must be in demand in the international market (e.g. agricultural products, handicrafts, furniture, machinery, etc.). Quality certification documents: International certifications (such as ISO, CE, FDA, SGS) are required to prove product quality and increase reputation when opening an Alibaba booth in Vietnam.

2. Prepare resources

This is the key factor for your booth to stand out among millions of competitors:

• High-quality product images: Clear, multi-angle photos that show the production process (important for building B2B trust).

• Company and product introduction videos: Increase visualization and transparency.

• Price List and MOQ norms: Prepare a detailed quotation according to each clear minimum order quantity (MOQ).

III. Prepare for the operation strategy of Alibaba Vietnam platform

How to operate Alibaba Vietnam floor effectively requires investment in people and processes.

1. Invest in budget and membership package

• Gold Supplier Cost Budget: Determine and pay for the Gold Supplier package (mentioned in the previous article) to officially open an Alibaba store in Vietnam and receive priority benefits.

• Marketing budget: Estimate the cost of running keyword ads (Keyword Ads) to boost display in the first months.

2. Build a professional operating team

• B2B/E-commerce Sales staff: Have good English communication skills, understand the import-export process and have the ability to negotiate via email/chat.

• Response Time: Make sure there is someone on duty and respond to requests for quotation (RFQ) and customer messages as quickly as possible (usually within 24 hours) so as not to miss business opportunities.

3. Complete Logistics and payment processes

• Logistics: Work with international shipping units to obtain freight quotes (FOB, CIF) and standard export packaging procedures.

• Payment: Set up Alibaba's Trade Assurance system to protect transactions and increase buyer trust.

4. Detailed cooperation roadmap

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• Head office: 19th Floor, Saigon Center Building, No. 67 Le Loi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1

• Email:  [email protected]

• Phone: (+84) 987 258 510

• Branch 1: 10th Floor, Becamex Tower, 230 Binh Duong Avenue, Thu Dau Mot, Binh Duong

• Branch 2: 9th Floor, TTC Plaza, Vo Thi Sau, Thong Thong Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai

• Branch 3: 123 Cong Hoa, Ward 12, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam