Online sellers in Nepal need a real website in 2026

The Electronic Commerce Act, 2081 (2025) and the E-commerce Directive 2026 ask businesses that sell through websites, apps, or social media to register and run a clear electronic platform — not only a Facebook inbox.

What changed

• Selling on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or WhatsApp still counts as e-commerce when you take orders or payments.
• The law expects an identifiable electronic platform, business details, and listing with the department.
• The 2026 directive also talks about domain/hosting records, privacy policy, and Nepal Rastra Bank–approved digital payments.
• Unregistered online selling has been treated as non-compliant, with fines reported up to Rs. 200,000 in public notices.

What to show on your website

• Business name, legal address, and contact person
• PAN / VAT where applicable
• Catalog, prices, invoices, and refund/exchange policy
• How customers pay (eSewa, Khalti, bank, COD — as you actually use)
• Space to display your government listing number once issued

How SaralNova helps without a developer bill

• Website development is free — publish from the app in minutes
• Policy and about pages, orders, and invoices built in
• NCM delivery for nationwide parcels
• Keep social selling; use the website as the official shop

Shops already live

• baizani.com — accessories
• xlnc.site — clothing

Read the 2026 e-commerce act overview →