The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies has endorsed the Electronic Commerce Directive, 2026, requiring all online businesses to register or face shutdown. Non-compliant firms will be granted a seven-day window before the Department of Commerce takes action. The directive obliges companies to meet tax requirements, issue electronic bills, use Nepal Rastra Bank-approved payment systems, and securely store customer data for five years. A dispute settlement committee will also be formed to address consumer grievances.
