It is reported that the de minimis threshold, defined as the minimum value of goods below which customs authorities do not levy duties, is set at 50 Syrian Pounds (approx. USD 0.0062). This amount is considerably lower than the USD 200 threshold recommended by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

The Consumer Protection Law and the Electronic Commerce Law establish a comprehensive legal framework for safeguarding consumer rights, which extends to transactions conducted online.

The Syrian Arab Republic has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.

Syria has enacted national legislation, the Electronic Commerce Law (Law No. 3/2014), which is largely based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce, with the exception of provisions relating to certification and electronic signatures.

The Syrian Arab Republic has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures.

It is reported that cybercafé proprietors are required to monitor their customers' online activity and maintain detailed records.

Reports indicate that, during 2024, numerous sites were blocked, including platforms such as TikTok.

The indicator "7.2.4 - Government Internet shut down in practice" of the V-Dem Dataset, which measures whether the government has the technical capacity to actively make internet service cease, thus interrupting domestic access to the internet or whether the government has decided to do so, has a score of 2 in the Syrian Arab Republic for the year 2024. This corresponds to "The government shut down domestic access to the Internet several times this year."
Syria is reported to rank as the third most frequent implementer of internet shutdowns globally between 2018 and 2025, with a total of 73 recorded instances. In 2024 alone, the country reportedly imposed shutdowns on several occasions, including during periods of civil protest and purportedly to prevent academic dishonesty during examinations.

It is reported that Syria began requesting accreditation for the electronic applications sector in 2020. However, all licensing and permit requirements previously imposed on the provision of services through electronic applications were abolished in 2025.

The Arab League, of which Syria is a member, has maintained a boycott of Israeli companies and goods manufactured in Israel since its original implementation in 1948. Syria mandates participation in, or cooperation with, this international boycott. These restrictions affect the import of goods and services.
Art. 2 of Law No. 286 of 1956 establishes an import prohibition concerning Israel, stipulating that the entry, exchange, or commercial circulation of goods, commodities, and products of any description, as well as Israeli financial instruments and other transferable securities, into the territory of the Syrian Republic is forbidden, whether originating directly from Israel or arriving through indirect channels.

It is reported that Syrian importers are required to obtain an import licence from the Ministry of Economy and Foreign Trade on a case-by-case basis, with each licence valid for six months.

The Arab League, of which Syria is a member, has maintained a boycott of Israeli companies and goods manufactured in Israel since its original implementation in 1948. Syria mandates participation in, or cooperation with, this international boycott. These restrictions affect the export of goods and services.
Art. 1 of Law No. 286 of 1956 stipulates that it is prohibited for any natural or legal person to conclude, whether directly or indirectly, any form of agreement with entities or individuals residing in Israel, affiliated with it by nationality, or acting on its behalf. Also, dealings with national or foreign companies and establishments that maintain interests, branches, or general agencies in Israel are likewise prohibited. In addition, pursuant to Art. 4, the export of specified goods to countries demonstrably engaged in re-exporting such goods to Israel is forbidden.

Art. 3 of the "Regulation on Instructions and Guidelines for Type Approval of Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE)" sets out the procedures for type approval and specifies the documentation required to accompany an application. This documentation includes, among other items, a declaration of conformity and test reports corresponding to the equipment category, such as RF tests for radio communication devices, EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) assessments, and safety evaluations. In cases defined by SY-TPRA, a sample of the R&TTE equipment must also be provided for inspection, testing, and verification to ensure conformity with equipment subsequently imported into Syria of the same type.

Art. 51.e of the Telecommunications Law prohibits operators of telecommunications networks, service providers, their affiliates, and users of such services from employing encryption on telecommunications service devices without prior authorisation from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, the Ministry of Defence, and the relevant security agencies. In addition, Art. 51.b obliges all licensed telecommunications service providers to ensure that they possess the requisite technical capabilities to install and operate interception and tracing equipment within their networks, thereby enabling security agencies to fulfil their responsibilities in safeguarding national security. Although this provision does not explicitly address encryption, it has been reported that it may be interpreted as requiring service providers to maintain the ability to decrypt any encrypted communications.

Art. 60.b of the Law on Media stipulates that online media platforms shall bear legal responsibility, both towards third parties and before the judiciary, for the content they publish as well as for any associated user-generated comments. This can be intended as a monitoring requirement.