Overview of the cross-border e-commerce legal system: policies and practices from a global perspective

In the context of globalization, cross-border e-commerce has become the focus of various countries. This article will integrate the cross-border e-commerce related policies and laws of Russia, the United States, Brazil, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, India and China to comprehensively understand the legal systems of each country in this field.

Russian cross-border e-commerce legal system

Russian government departments in charge of foreign trade include the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Federal Customs Service, etc. When it comes to e-commerce, Russia is one of the first countries in the world to legislate. The “E-Commerce Law” promulgated in 2001 clarified the legal adjustment relationship in the field of e-commerce.

US cross-border e-commerce legal system

The U.S. government has promulgated a series of laws and documents to create a convenient environment for promoting the development of e-commerce. The U.S. Constitution divides the administrative authority of government agencies. The United States has formulated a series of laws and documents related to e-commerce. In 1996, the Global E-Commerce Outline was signed, emphasizing the principles of tax neutrality, international tax coordination, and tax exemption for e-commerce.

Brazilian cross-border e-commerce legal system

The Brazilian Foreign Trade Council is the highest decision-making body for Brazil’s foreign trade policy. The Brazilian Federal Tax Administration is the competent authority for customs affairs. In terms of cross-border trade tariffs, Brazil is a member of the Southern Community Market. In terms of Internet legislation, on April 23, 2014, Brazilian President Rousseff announced the signing of the Brazilian Internet Civil Code.

South Korean cross-border e-commerce legal system

The Ministry of Industry and Energy of South Korea promulgated the “Korea Foreign Trade Law” on February 3, 2001. South Korea promulgated the “Basic Law on Electronic Commerce” in 2002.

Japanese cross-border e-commerce legal system

Japan has formulated a series of laws and regulations in cross-border trade. The Japanese government issued the “Startup Action Plan for Digital Japan” in June 2000.

Singapore’s cross-border e-commerce legal system

Singapore has no basic trade regulations, and its foreign trade policies are standardized and implemented through special laws and regulations. In 1998, Singapore promulgated the Electronic Transactions Act in order to promote the development of e-commerce in the country.

Indian cross-border e-commerce legal system

India’s basic trade law is the Foreign Trade (Development and Management) Act 1992. In order to promote the development of e-commerce, India enacted the “E-Commerce Support Act” in 1998.

my country’s cross-border e-commerce legal policies

The core of my country’s cross-border e-commerce laws include the following aspects: taxation, inspection and quarantine, cross-border payment, intellectual property rights, platform responsibilities, information use and big data, consumer rights protection, and foreign investment access. Customs, industry and commerce, commodity inspection and other departments have all carried out supervision work on cross-border e-commerce according to their respective responsibilities. As the country’s first comprehensive pilot zone for cross-border e-commerce, Hangzhou’s cross-border e-commerce development has seen frequent highlights.