Overview of the Legal Environment in Jordan Towards Organizing the Virtual E-Store. A Comparative Study

The recent surge in electronic commerce has led to the emergence of virtual electronic stores, prompting the introduction of international and national legislation to define their concept, nature, and scope. This study examines electronic stores and their legislative framework within the context of Jordan. Notably, Jordan currently lacks a dedicated law for electronic commerce, resulting in electronic stores being governed by the general rules of Jordanian Trade Law. Interestingly, the Jordanian Transactions Law does not include specific provisions for regulating online stores. Additionally, the study analyzes and compares relevant laws from the UK, Malaysia, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia. The findings indicate that although the Jordanian legislature has defined the concept of electronic stores, the nature of these establishments remains ambiguous. Therefore, there is a pressing need for specialized provisions to clarify their nature. It is proposed that specific legal provisions be incorporated into either the Jordanian Trade Law of 1966 or the Electronic Transactions Law of 2015. Alternatively, the suggestion is to enact a dedicated law tailored specifically to electronic stores. Keywords: Electronic commerce, e-store, Jordanian legislations, Trade Law 1966, Electronic Transactions Law 2015. DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/140-02 Publication date: March 31 st 2024