Launching an e-commerce store: Complete legal guide
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Launching an e-commerce store in France represents a major economic opportunity, with a market exceeding 160 billion euros in 2023 according to FEVAD. However, this entrepreneurial venture comes with a strict legal framework that tolerates no approximation. Between the Law for Confidence in the Digital Economy (LCEN) of June 21, 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and successive European directives, the online seller must master a complex regulatory ecosystem. This exhaustive guide accompanies you through the key steps to structure your...
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