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Are there any legal requirements for information on an e-commerce site?

Updated 15 Apr, 2020

Yes, Electronic Commerce Act, Lag (2002:562) om elektronisk handel och andra informationssamhällets tjänster, contains several specific minimum requirements for websites relating to e-commerce, such as the information below, and more:

  • Information on the trader's name, geographic address, and email address.

  • Information on the corporate identity number and VAT registration number.

The information shall be provided as follows:

  • The above information shall be direct and easy to find, easily available and permanently accessible in a manner, so that it, for example, can be saved.

  • If price is stated on the website, the price must be communicated in a clear and obvious manner. If tax and/or delivery costs are added to the final cost, this must be indicated.