Article 15 of the Saudi E-Commerce Law
المادة 15 من نظام التجارة الإلكترونية
The article requires a merchant to register its online store in the commercial register under the Commercial Register Law, and refers the rules to the Implementing Regulations.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
على التاجر أن يُقيِّد محله الإلكتروني في السجل التجاري وفقاً لنظام السجل التجاري، وتحدد اللائحة الضوابط اللازمة لذلك.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 15 explained in plain English
This article imposes a specific obligation on the merchant: to register its online store in the commercial register.
Who does it apply to? The article addresses the "merchant" specifically, so a merchant that sells through an online store must register that store in the commercial register. The article does not mention anyone other than a merchant.
What is required? Registering the online store through which the merchant carries on its activity, such as the website or app it sells through.
How is it done? The article provides for two things:
- The registration is to be in accordance with the Commercial Register Law.
- The Implementing Regulations set the necessary rules for it.
The article does not state the registration steps, documents or fees; it refers to the Commercial Register Law and the Implementing Regulations.
The Ministry supervises the e-commerce sector under Article 16, which allows it to issue the rules needed to regulate it, including regulating online-store authentication bodies and platforms that act as intermediaries.
Anyone who holds a commercial register and wants to make sure their online store is in order can consult a lawyer who specializes in commercial cases.
Practical example
An establishment in Medina has a commercial register and a shop selling dates, and then launches an online store to sell dates over the internet. Under the article, it must register this online store in the commercial register in accordance with the Commercial Register Law and the rules set by the Implementing Regulations.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 15 of the Saudi E-Commerce Law
Does an online store have to be registered in the commercial register?
A merchant must register its online store in the commercial register in accordance with the Commercial Register Law, and the Implementing Regulations set the necessary rules.
Who bears the obligation to register the online store?
The article addresses the merchant specifically and requires it to register its online store in the commercial register in accordance with the Commercial Register Law and the rules of the Implementing Regulations.
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The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.