Progress

Current status
in force
26 Jul 2019 in force
10 Jul 2019 adopted
09 Jul 2019 adopted

Scope

Implementers
Saudi Arabia
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Business registration requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

26 Jul 2019
in force

Implemented E-Commerce Law including registration requirement

On 24 October 2019, the E-Commerce law was implemented. The law regulates electronic transactions, and contract terms, and defines consumer protection standards. The law applies to any domestic or international service provider that offers goods or …

Source
Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
10 Jul 2019
adopted

Adopted E-Commerce Law including registration requirement

On 10 July 2019, the E-Commerce law was adopted through Royal Decree M/126. The law regulates electronic transactions, contract terms, and defines consumer protection standards. The law applies to any domestic or international service provider that …

Source
Event type law
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body central government
09 Jul 2019
adopted

Entry into force with grace period of E-Commerce Law including registration requirement

On 9 July 2019, the E-Commerce law was adopted through a Council of Ministers decision. The law regulates electronic transactions, contract terms, and defines consumer protection standards. The law applies to any domestic or international service pr…

Source
Event type law
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body central government