Chad is not a signatory of the 1996 World Trade Organization (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) nor the 2015 expansion (ITA II).

According to Art. 80 of the Code of Public Procurement, the procurement entities may decide when preparing the international tender dossier to give preference to the bidders mentioned below, provided that their offer is deemed to conform to that of the highest bidder and that the price offered is not more than 15% higher than that offered by the latter. This preference can be given:
- To craftsmen and business leaders of Chadian nationality, individually or in groups;
- To companies whose majority of the share capital belongs either to natural persons of Chadian nationality or to legal persons governed by Chadian law whose majority of the capital is held by natural persons of Chadian nationality."
According to Art. 126 of the Code: "When awarding a contract (...) priority is given to the economically and technically most advantageous tender according to the evaluation criteria fixed in the consultation file, to the submission presented by:
- A natural person of Chadian nationality or a legal person under Chadian law;
- A natural person or a legal person justifying an economic activity in the National Territory;
- Business groups associating with Chadian companies or providing for significant subcontracting to nationals.

It has been reported that government procurement in Chad is particularly susceptible to corruption. For example, one-third of companies surveyed by the World Bank in 2017 indicated that "gifts" were expected for a company to win a public contract.

Chad is not a party to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) nor does it have observer status.

Law No. 006/PR/2008 defines the regulation of foreign investment in Chad. It has been reported that certain sectors are closed or restricted de facto under this legislation. These include fixed telephony services, which are reserved for state enterprises. It is also reported that the only limit on foreign control is on ownership of companies deemed related to national security. Art. 11 stipulates that private investments are permitted in Chad, subject to specific provisions designed to ensure that the State's economic and social policy is respected, particularly regarding the protection of health, safety and public hygiene, social protection and environmental protection.

CAR does not have a legal framework that applies consumer protection to online transactions.

The CAR has signed but not ratified the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.

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

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

According to Art. 147 of Law No. 18.002, the importation of cryptology equipment without prior authorisation is subject to a penalty of between one and five million CFA francs (approx. USD 1,760 - 8,810), imprisonment of between one and three months, or both.

The Central African Republic has a national regulatory framework for standardisation and quality management since the enactment of Law No. 19.004. However, the countries is still in the process of establishing its National Standardisation Agency. Once established, the Agency will be the only institution authorised to adopt international standards and formulate national standards.
In the absence of national rules, imports must, in principle, be accompanied by a certificate of conformity (CdC) with international technical regulations.
It is reported that all products exported to the CAR are subject to the Pre-shipment Inspection Programme. Third-party results may be accepted under certain conditions. The following are accepted:
- laboratories accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025 or equivalent;
- Supplier's laboratories, provided that the installation is under the company's certified quality management system and whose key elements of the ISO/CEI 17025 standard are respected. The text of the law is not available online.
Regarding telecom equipment, Art. 92 of Law No. 18.002 stipulates that terminal equipment intended for connection to a publicly accessible network must undergo approval and certification by the Regulatory Authority. Moreover, approval and certification are mandated for all radio equipment and installations, irrespective of whether they are intended for connection to a public network. Art. 93 specifies that approval and certification confirm the equipment or installation's compliance with the technical standards and specifications established by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Additionally, Art. 97 provides that terminal equipment requiring approval must not be manufactured for the domestic market, imported for consumption, held for sale, distributed (whether free of charge or for remuneration), connected to a publicly accessible network, installed, or advertised unless it has been approved and remains in continuous compliance with the applicable requirements.

Art. 100 of Law No. 18.002 provides that, in order to preserve the interests of internal or external State security and national defence, the supply, operation or use of cryptology means or services must be subject to:
- Prior declaration regime when the only purpose of this means or service is to authenticate a communication or to ensure the integrity of the message.
- Authorisation regime, with a written opinion from the Minister in charge of national security and internal security in other cases.
The Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) must lay down the conditions under which the declaration or authorisation must be made or granted. It may provide for a simplified declaration or authorisation regime for certain types of equipment or services or for certain categories of users (Art. 101).

According to the Instruction No. 8/GR/2019 issued by the Governor of the Bank of Central African States to facilitate the interpretation and implementation of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) Regulation 02/18/CEMAC/UMAC/CM, there is a limit of 1 million XAF (approx. USD 1,700) per month and per person for the remote settlement of transactions, including online payments. According to Arts. 7-8, justification needs to be provided above this limit. The Instruction provides guidance on the provision of Art. 34 of the Regulation, which implements certain limits for using electronic payment instruments outside the CEMAC and applies to the six CEMAC member states, including the CAR.

It is reported that the de minimis threshold, that is the minimum value of goods below which customs do not charge duties, is XAF 30,000 (approx. USD 50), below the 200 USD threshold recommended by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

According to Law No. 18.002, the introduction of satellite telephones into the country is subject to authorisation by the competent authorities. According to Art. 62 of the law, any sale of a satellite phone must be reported to the regulatory authority along with the buyer's details.