Brunei has adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce.

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

Brunei has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.

Brunei lacks a comprehensive framework for consumer protection that applies to online transactions. However, the country have partial laws in place namely the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Order 2011, and the Electronic Transactions Act (2008).

It is reported that the de minimis threshold, that is the minimum value of goods below which customs do not charge duties, is USD 296.

According to Arts. 3.1 and 3.6 of the BNNIC Registration Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines, foreign companies or businesses may register for ".bn" and "com.bn" domains only if they have a registered trademark with the Registrar of Trademarks.

The Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei (AITI) requires type approval of telecommunication, radiocommunication and satellite equipment to be sold and used in Brunei. Overseas manufacturers are not allowed to possess a type-approval certificate. They can do so only through a local dealer/representative. Applicants seeking Dealer Type Approval must hold a valid Dealer Licence issued by AITI. All Type Approval certificates are renewable every five years but it is necessary to inform AITI for any changes in the product regardless of how minor they are and whether they might not affect previous declaration/certificate [Section 9].

Any company that wishes to engage in importing or exporting or transiting of goods in Brunei Darussalam must be registered with Royal Customs and Excise Department (RCED) or appoint a Customs Agent (Forwarder) who are already registered with the RCED.

Any establishment/vendor/individuals who wishes to import telecommunications/ radio communications/ satellite equipment (controlled goods) to Brunei Darussalam for resale must obtain:
- Dealer License; Dealer License Application must be made through the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei (AITI) Online Services using a registered company account
- Dealer Type approval of telecommunication, radiocommunication and satellite equipment; a certificate issued by AITI to make sure that any telecommunications and radio-communications equipment meets the national safety standards and technical requirement in Brunei Darussalam;
- Dealer Import permits: this permit is issued to Dealer Licence holders (application only made using a registered company account) who have also obtained Dealer Type Approval of the equipment.
Personal Import Permit along with Personal Type Approval certificate is to be obtained for individual importation (own use) of equipment.

Section 23 of the Broadcasting Act requires that a person shall not import, offer for sale, sell or have in his possession with a view to sale, any broadcasting equipment except under and in accordance with a licence.

According to Section 3 of the Broadcasting Act, computer online services that are provided by Internet Content Providers and Internet Service Providers are subject to a class license.

The Internet Code of Practice requires sites with religious or political content or sites that discuss issues of this nature to register with the Broadcasting Authority. Failure to register is punishable by up to three years of imprisonment and a fine of up to USD 200,000. According to the Internet Code of Practice bloggers are providers of a 'programme' and fall under the same class licensing scheme, and are therefore required to ensure that their websites conform with the code of practice.

It is reported that various laws can be used to restrict the access of online content. These include the Censorship of Films and Public Entertainments Act 1963, the Undesirable Publications Act 1982, the Penal Code 1952 and the Sedition Act 1983. Moreover when a material is contrary to the Code of Practice, the Broadcasting Authority can require intermediaries to remove it or prohibit its broadcasting. As a results, the reports state that government restricts access to the internet and censors online content.

According to the Registration Guidelines for Mobile Prepaid Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Cards, all mobile prepaid SIM card owner/holders are mandated to register or re-register with their respective mobile service provider. Verification requirements include identity cards for Brunei citizens, identity card, passport and employment pass for foreign workers, and passport for tourists.

The Code of Practice requires all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Internet Content Providers (ICPs) licensed under the Broadcasting (Class Licence) Notification 2001 to use their best efforts to ensure that nothing is made available on the Internet which is against the public interest or national harmony, for e.g., content which incites disaffection against the Sultan or the Government, or which offends good taste or decency. When a material is contrary to the Code of Practice, the Broadcasting Authority can require ISPs and ICPs to remove it or prohibit its broadcasting. In addition, it is reported that the government restricts access to the internet, censors online content, and has the capability to monitor private online communications. The government monitors private email and internet chat-room exchanges believed to be propagating religious extremism or otherwise subversive views, including those of religious minorities, or material on topics deemed immoral.