The legal notice section of your online shop must clearly display key business details to comply with UK regulations. This ensures transparency and legal compliance for e-commerce businesses.sprintlaw+3
Legal Notice Checklist for UK E-commerce
You should include the following details:
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Full registered business name
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Company registration number (if applicable)
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Place of registration (e.g., England and Wales)
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Registered office or business address
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Contact email address and/or telephone number
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VAT number (if VAT registered)
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Details of any trade or professional memberships (if relevant)
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A statement of your business’s legal structure (e.g. sole trader, partnership, or limited company)
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Clarification that prices include taxes and provide delivery costs elsewhere
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A link or reference to your Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Returns Policy
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Information on dispute resolution (ADR provider or Online Dispute Resolution platform)
Place this information in a dedicated “Legal Notice,” “Impressum,” or clearly visible footer section of your website.legalo+2
Example Legal Notice Template:
[Your Shop Name] is operated by [Your Company Name], a company registered in [England & Wales].
Registered office: [Business Address]
Company registration number:
VAT number: [GB123456789]
Place of registration: [England & Wales]
Email: [contact@yourshop.co.uk]
Telephone: [01234 567890][Your Shop Name] is a [legal structure: e.g. limited company, sole trader].
We are committed to transparency; see our [Terms & Conditions], [Privacy Policy], [Cookie Policy], and [Returns Policy] for further details.
For dispute resolution, details of our ADR provider and the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform are available [here].
Displaying these details fulfills your obligations under the UK Electronic Commerce Regulations and Companies Act, and builds trust with customers.wrighthassall+2