According to Abdul Rahman Al-Hussein, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, the “Business Platform” is now the only approved platform for authenticating electronic stores in the Kingdom, replacing the “Maarouf” platform. In order to document a store on the business platform, a commercial registry or valid freelance document and a linked bank account is required. The ministry is calling for electronic stores to document their stores on the business platform.
Al-Marsad Newspaper: The official spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce, Abdul Rahman Al-Hussein, explained that the “Business Platform” is the only platform approved to authenticate electronic stores in the Kingdom, instead of the “Maarouf” platform.
He pointed out that documenting the store on the business platform requires the presence of a commercial registry or a valid freelance document, and the existence of a bank account linked to the product.
The “Business Platform” is the only approved platform for documenting electronic stores in the Kingdom.
We invite electronic stores to document their stores.
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– The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (@spokesman_mc) April 6, 2023
In conclusion, the Ministry of Commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made it clear that the “Business Platform” is the only approved platform for authenticating electronic stores. This move will help to regulate e-commerce and prevent fraudulent activities. The spokesman for the ministry has called on all electronic stores to document their stores on this platform for a smooth and secure buying and selling experience. So, if you are an electronic store owner, it’s time to take action and document your store on the “Business Platform”.