Registration of E-commerce Platform on E-commerce Portal

The Government of Nepal, through the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies (“Ministry”), has issued a re-notification regarding mandatory registration for all businesses engaged in e-commerce activities. In line with the Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce) Act, 2081, all entrepreneurs conducting electronic business must register on the official e-commerce portal of the Department of Commerce, Supplies, and Consumer Protection (“Department”). This announcement was published on 2 Shrawan 2082 (18 July 2025). Additionally, under the E-commerce Act 2081 (2025), Chapter 2, Section 4, it is stipulated that every e-commerce platform is required to operate through a duly registered website.

Key Compliance Deadlines:

• Entrepreneurs already operating electronic businesses before the enactment of the Act must register by 2082 Shrawan 2, ie 18th July, 2025
• New entrepreneurs wishing to engage in e-commerce must register before commencing operations.

*Failure to comply may result in regulatory penalties or restrictions on business operations.*

Before the above announcement, an earlier notice was published on 18 Asar 2082 (2 July 2025). The announcement illustrates:

Details to be mentioned on the electronic platform:

1. Name of the e-commerce platform.
2. Business name, address, registered entity type, and registration certificate number.
3. Details of the registered office, head office, and any branches or outlets where the business is conducted, if any.
4. Details of any separate permission obtained to operate a specific type of business.
5. Information on whether the business operates as a direct seller, intermediary, or list-based platform.
6. Value Added Tax (VAT) Registration Number or Permanent Account Number (PAN).
7. Contact details of the business owner, including email address, telephone number, mobile number, fax, social media links, and designated contact details (email, telephone, and mobile) for customer service.
8. Email address, telephone or mobile number, and physical address of the person or unit responsible for handling customer complaints.
9. Listing number received after successful registration on the electronic trading portal.

Documents required:

1. Business name, address, and registered entity registration certificate number.
2. In the case of a private firm, the name and identifying details of the proprietor; in the case of a partnership firm, the name of the partner; and the case of a company or organization, the name and identifying details of the director.
3. The entrepreneur provided a clear description of the business.
4. Value Added Tax (VAT) Number or Permanent Account Number (PAN).
5. Telephone number, email address, social media link, and contact address of the business owner.
6. If there is a branch or outlet, its number and location.
7. Any other information required by the electronic portal.

The full text of notices published by the Department can be found below:

• Notice dated 2 Shrawan 2082 (18 July 2025)
• Notice dated 18 Asar 2082 (2 July 2025)