Lawyers for E-commerce Businesses

We Help E-commerce Businesses Maximize Profits And Avoid Legal Pitfalls!

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Our legal services for e-commerce and online retail businesses

E-commerce and online retail businesses have to comply with numerous online and electronic commerce laws and ensure that the customer purchase process and the legal documentation are enforceable, up to date and adhere to regulations. Our specialist commercial solicitors can advise on, prepare and negotiate standard terms of business and complex bespoke commercial agreements to protect your business and minimise risk if you operate offline.
Business formation
Help choose the right business/legal structure for your online business and file formation documents.
Regulatory compliance
Assist with licensing & compliance with consumer protection, AML and data privacy.
Business & Commercial Contracts
Tell you which contracts your online business needs and doesn’t need.
Tax Agent
Assist you with tax issues including sales tax, value-added tax, and income tax.
Terms for online businesses
Draft your Online Shop or eCommerce T&Cs for the sale of goods or supply of services.
Website Terms & Conditions
Draft website T& C, Data protection, cookies and privacy policies.
Brand protection
Intellectual property rights (e.g. copyright, licensing and trademarks)
Help you plan for the future
Helping Entrepreneurs with Buy & Sell of Successful Online Businesses, exit strategy planning.

Why e-commerce businesses appreciate us

Industry knowledge
We’ve helped eCommerce businesses avoid common pitfalls in T&C, lower their taxes and protect their brand.

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Full service
We’re a one-stop shop for your legal needs—incorporation, IP, contracts, and tax compliance.


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Tech savvy
Our attorneys have always embraced modern tools that make it easy, efficient, and seamless to work with us.

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Global mindset
Our team understands global e-commerce law as it applies to local businesses, and can offer the best advice, no matter where your customers reside.
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Types of online businesses we help

At Counselit, we help many types of e-commerce businesses with various products and services just starting up or in their growth stage, such as:
  • E-bay sellers

  • Amazon sellers

  • Daraz sellers

  • Digital marketing

  • Advertising

  • Online Specialty Food Ordering

  • Etsy

  • Affiliate marketers

  • Dropshipping business

  • E-book authors

  • Wellness Coaching

  • Online courses

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What information should I display on my website?

    Your legal entity name, contact details, company registration number and VAT registration number (if applicable, when you issue bills for your customers) should be displayed amongst other things. We can get to know your business and let you know if there are any specific requirements for your sector.

  • What legal documents do I need if I'm setting up an eCommerce business?

    Ideally, all websites should have terms and conditions of trade, privacy policy and website terms of use. We can also advise if any other specific documents for your business should be displayed and recommend certain web pages from a commercial perspective.

  • My business deals with both individuals and other businesses – can you help?

    Of course. We can advise on the legal requirements of dealing with both consumers and businesses and the different obligations and recommendations for each. The laws of selling online are particularly complex when dealing with consumers but we are here to assist to make sure that you are complaint with consumer and online/distance selling laws.

  • What kind of legal services does Counselit offer?

    We offer a range of corporate and commercial legal services including business registration, logo registration, drafting website terms and conditions, general commercial contracts, employment agreements, commercial lease reviews and intellectual property protection.

You set up the online store. We set up the legals to protect you.

At Counselit, we understand the eCommerce landscape and its legal complexities.

Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur or a seasoned e-commerce seller, our business attorneys can provide clear guidance and peace of mind. Hundreds of online businesses trust us to completely handle all their legal needs. We’d love to see how we can help your business too. 

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