Myanmar is undergoing a digital transformation, significantly benefiting consumers and businesses through the growth of e-commerce and digital payment systems. This article examines the legal framework governing these areas, focusing on consumer protection, data privacy, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Myanmar has implemented several key laws to regulate the e-commerce sector and ensure consumer protection. The […]

On 2 October 2023, the Ministry of Commerce (“MOC”) introduced its e-commerce registration system, known as eComReg, during an awareness-raising event held at the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce (“UMFCCI”) in Yangon. Individuals and entities engaging in e-commerce activities are now required to register via this new system. Who needs to be […]

The Ministry of Commerce (“MOC”) has now classified e-commerce, defined as the practice of selling goods or services through an online consumer platform on the internet, as an essential service under Section 4(c) of the Essential Supplies and Services Law via Notification No. 50/2023 dated 21 July 2023. Coupled with this, the MOC issued an […]