E-commerce Businesses Must Register with Department
Summary
E-commerce businesses in Nepal must now register mandatorily with the Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection. The department has warned of strict legal action against operators using illegal electronic platforms or trading without registration.
Key Points
- The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection has ordered all e-commerce businesses to register on its portal.
- The move comes amid rising complaints of fraud, misleading practices, and substandard goods and services sold online.
- The Electronic Commerce (E-commerce) Act, 2081 and Directive, 2082 are now in implementation.
- Businesses operating without registration or through illegal platforms will face legal action.
