The Palestinian law obliges e-commerce stores to register in the E-Commerce Platforms Register at the Ministry of National Economy pursuant to Decree-Law No. (21) of 2025 on E-Commerce, published on 27/10/2025, which shall enter into force three months after its publication. Accordingly, we provide legal assistance to complete the registration procedures for e-commerce platforms in full compliance with the law.
Registration and Licensing of E-Commerce Stores in Palestine
E-commerce stores in Palestine are subject to mandatory legal regulation under a framework of governing laws that includes:
1. Decree-Law No. (21) of 2025 on E-Commerce.
2. Decree-Law No. (17) of 2024 on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services.
3. Consumer Protection Law No. (21) of 2005.
4. Commercial Law No. (12) of 1966.
Importance of Registering E-Commerce Platforms
1. Protecting the parties involved in e-commerce transactions from fraud and deceptive practices.
2. Enhancing consumer trust in registered online stores and e-commerce activities.
3. Avoiding legal penalties for conducting e-commerce without registration, which may include fines of up to 4,000 Jordanian Dinars, imprisonment, or both.
4. Enabling cooperation with financial institutions and the use of licensed electronic payment gateways.
