All e-commerce firms must have a valid business license for supply of goods or services, and
businesses have to be conducted in accordance with the Trade and Industry Rules, 2023 and
Consumer Protection Act, 2012 amongst other extant rules.
As in other countries, the number of e-commerce or online businesses has been trending upwards
in recent years. If managed and operated professionally, e-commerce businesses offer many
advantages both to the owners and consumers. However, at the same time, consumer have to be
particularly guarded against those unknown fly-by-night firms that operate virtually.