Ministry proposes cross-border e-commerce businesses in Vietnam must own licence


The booming e-commerce market in Vietnamcalls for the enactment of new regulations to protect the interests of consumers and businesses. — VNA/VNS

HANOI: Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed that cross-border e-commerce enterprises doing business in Vietnam must register for an operating license, local media reported Tuesday (Jan 21).

According to the draft law on e-commerce, which calls for open opinions and feedback, cross-border e-commerce enterprises must also establish an office, or appoint a legal entity as a representative, as per authorisation in the country.

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