The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies has proposed rules for record retention, technical standards, foreign e-commerce operations, and capacity building under the draft E-Commerce Guidelines, 2082.
The government has released clear regulations regarding record retention, technical standards, foreign e-commerce operations, and capacity building for e-commerce firms. The draft ‘E-Commerce Guidelines, 2082’, published by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, outlines these provisions in detail.
Under the draft, all e-commerce platforms are required to maintain records of their operations, invoices, consumer complaints and resolutions, and information related to departmental inspections and oversight for at least five years. The ministry may issue minimum information technology standards, and firms must test their platforms according to these standards and obtain certification from the department.
E-commerce companies registered abroad must appoint a local representative in Nepal and comply with Nepalese laws, including those related to commerce, company registration, transportation, taxation, consumer protection, and data privacy.
The guidelines also allow the ministry and department to conduct capacity-building programs for relevant staff. Procedures, processes, and requirements set in the guidelines will serve as guidance for provincial and local governments. Finally, the ministry will regularly monitor the effectiveness and implementation of these measures to ensure greater transparency and orderly development of the e-commerce sector in Nepal.
Before finalizing the guidelines, the ministry has begun collecting feedback from stakeholders. Suggestions or amendments can be submitted within seven days via email to [email protected].
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