Commission launches e-business legal portal for SMEs
The Commission's Enterprise DG has launched a 12 language web portal containing information on the legal aspects of e-business, aimed specifically at small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Having identified a general lack of legal knowledge among SMEs looking to do business online, Ebusinesslex.net was set up in order to facilitate cross-border electronic commerce within the EU single market. The site contains information and resources on a range of relevant issues, including contractual aspects, online payments, privacy and data protection and intellectual property rights. Other features include a frequently asked questions section, an e-business legislation database, and references to self-regulatory initiatives. Business associations and other e-business initiative participants are welcome to provide links to the Ebusinesslex.net portal.
Countries
Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom