Legal issues

Setting up and running an online store internationally raises a number of legal issues. Before you start selling products or services, you need to clarify the legal requirements your business must meet as an e-commerce operator in the market concerned. In particular, make sure you research the following in advance:

• Can you legally sell the product online in the specified market?
• Local establishment or registration requirements
• Adapting the product to local regulations
• Specific consumer rights requirements in the country
• Handling of personal data
• Local rules on marketing and intellectual property rights