Copyright is not adequately enforced online in Tajikistan. Reports highlight the absence of effective and transparent procedures to ensure legitimate government use of software. Furthermore, Tajikistan has allocated limited resources to enforcing intellectual property rights (IPR) laws, resulting in the continued circulation of pirated media. It is also reported that over 90% of software and other media products sold in the country are unlicensed copies.

Tajikistan has ratified the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty.

Tajikistan has ratified the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Performances and Phonograms Treaty.

Tajikistan is a signatory of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) of 1996 but is not a signatory of its 2015 expansion (ITA II).

It is reported that corruption in public procurement is prevalent, with tax inspections being the most common form of routine corruption encountered by foreign investors.

Tajikistan is not a party to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA). However, it has had observer status since 2014.

There are no restrictions on foreign ownership in sectors relevant to digital trade. According to Art. 4 of the Investment Law of Tajikistan, foreigners are permitted to establish wholly foreign-owned enterprises. However, Art. 5.1 of Investment Act No. 1299 allows for restrictions on investment in certain sectors based on national interest, though no official documentation specifies which sectors are subject to these restrictions.

It is reported that Tajikistan's State Committee on Investment and State Property Management reviews incoming foreign investments, including investments in its five Free Economic Zones, which involve government interests. In addition, the government pays particular interest to investments that require financial support or state guarantees.
Investors must submit their proposals to the relevant government agencies to solicit their opinions or objections. This process is reported to be lengthy and cumbersome. In most cases, the review includes the financial history of the company, the person representing the company and the identification of the source of funding to comply with anti-money laundering regulations. Moreover, it is reported that the inspector may reject proposals, and applicants may appeal the government's decision.

According to Art. 11 of the Invention Law, natural persons permanently residing outside the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan or foreign legal entities or their representatives may perform activities related to obtaining a protective document and maintaining its validity only through patent representatives registered with the Patent Office.

It is reported that, in general, obtaining a patent for an invention could take up to two years. This is despite the website of the National Center for Patents and Information (NCPI) states that, if no conflicts are found, the patent should be registered within 30 days from the time the application is received. 

It is reported that the de minimis threshold, that is the minimum value of goods below which customs do not charge duties, is 2,000 TWD (approx. 62 USD), below the 200 USD threshold recommended by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

The Fair Trading Act (1991), the Consumer Protection Act (2015), and the Electronic Signatures Act (2001) provide a comprehensive consumer protection framework that also applies to online transactions. The former aims to ensure free and fair competition and promote economic stability and prosperity. In addition, the Consumer Protection Law (2015) has been enacted for distance selling and information marketing. In addition, the Electronic Signatures Law (2001) facilitates secure electronic transactions by recognising the validity of electronic records.

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

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