you don't need a business license to sell goods in Taobao and purchase goods in 1688. According to the relevant public information, you don't need a business license to purchase goods in 1688, just open a member, and communicate with merchants and customers to place an order on Alibaba Want Want. 1688 is the full name of Alibaba Chengxin Tong Wholesale Website. To open a store in 1688, you need a business license and a registered trademark. You need to use a trademark to use your own brand.