E-commerce
E-Commerce Law Services in India
At King Stubb & Kasiva (KSK), we specialize in E-Commerce Law Services, offering tailored legal solutions to businesses navigating this dynamic industry. As a trusted E-Commerce Law Firm in India, we assist with compliance, contracts, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters, ensuring your business thrives while staying legally protected.
The scale and growth potential of the e-commerce industry stretch far beyond the geographical boundaries of India. As of 2022, over 800 million Indian users have come online owing to the ‘Digital India’ programme, and this number is expected to exceed 900 million by 2025. However, with this rapid rise in users, the number of legal cases has also increased—and this is where our expertise becomes invaluable.
Many companies in the products and services sector have integrated technology into their core operations. Start-ups in particular have built their entire business models on user-friendly e-commerce platforms. While often viewed as a replacement for traditional businesses, the e-commerce sector is more than that—it is an inclusive industry with lower barriers to entry and exit, making it a preferred choice for entrepreneurs.
Our Services
The KSK team ensures that all the requirements of an E-commerce business are met from the documentation required to set-up the business to the protection of intellectual property through services like
- Acquiring Licenses and regulatory approvals
- Due Diligence
- Dispute resolution
- Data protection
- Drafting and vetting agreements and other documents
- Ensuring compliance
- Enforcement of Intellectual Protection rights
- Legal advisory and strategy development
Similarly, while representing the consumers, the firm offers services like
- Filing of complaint
- Contract enforcement
- Dispute resolution
Key Highlights
- Acquiring Licenses and Regulatory Approvals: Navigating the regulatory landscape to secure necessary licenses and approvals for E-commerce businesses.
- Dispute Resolution: Resolving legal disputes efficiently and effectively to maintain the smooth functioning of E-commerce activities.
- Data Protection: Safeguarding sensitive customer information and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Legal Advisory and Strategy Development: Providing strategic legal counsel for informed decision-making and long-term success.
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FAQs
Legal Benefits Of E-Commerce In India
The e-commerce industry is booming in India with a limited set of guidelines and rules which are based on a global standard, presenting a fair market and plethora of opportunities to domestic and international players. All the major brands and companies have found a way to bring their goods and services to a digital platform since the number of internet users has also been on the rise due to ‘Digital India’ campaigns.
The process of registering an e-commerce business is fairly standard if one wishes to register their business on existing app-based businesses. One would still require a bank account for e-commerce operations and tax registration. To create a separate payment gateway, the business requires a license under the Shops and Establishment Act to do so.
What Are The Rules And Regulations For Controlling E-Commerce?
Laws
Companies Act 2013
Competition Act, 2002
Consumer Protection Act,1986
Indian Contract Act,1872
IT Act, 2000
Regulations
Legal metrology Act, 2009
Foreign Exchange management rules, 2019
What Is E-Commerce Under IT Act?
E-commerce in India is referred to the definition given under The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 as “buying or selling of goods or services including digital products over a digital or electronic network.”. Provisions under IT Act 2000 and IT rules 2021, provide an extensive regulation of e-commerce businesses on internet platforms.
WTO and E-COMMERCE
The purpose of WTO through its work programme in the e-commerce industry is to promote safe and fair-trade mechanisms to ensure a smooth and predictable flow of trade. They have consistently released reports highlighting the stats as to which industry is doing well in the E-commerce regime and the factors affecting the growth or downfall.
Is Cross-Selling Legal?
Cross-selling is a legal technique of selling products, it’s a method to induce the sale of related products to the initial purchase by the consumer. It may seem unethical but there’s no barrier to this sales technique.