The Bureau of Trade is part of the Ministry of Commerce.
| Bureau of Trade | |
|---|---|
| Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce | |
| Employees | 3,600 |
| Established | 1968 |
| Headquarters | Commonwealth Trade Precinct, Oslola |
The Bureau of Trade regulates consumer protections and antitrust law in Vekllei, and organises trade information from other ministries and supervisory bureaus into policy recommendations and legislation. The Trade Commission also monitors and reports the health of foreign markets, and conducts research into broader geopolitical financial interests, particularly as they compete with domestic interests. It is part of the Ministry of Commerce, and reports primarily to the Treasury.
Legend
Department of Consumer Affairs
490Regulation of consumer entitlements and protections.
Department of Market Affairs
Protection of fair markets; regulation of industrial and petty bureau companies, including state monopolies.
Department of Market Research
Analysis and research of domestic and international markets.
Department of Import & Export
2,260Analysis and regulation of trade with foreign countries, including harmful trade practices.
Department of Intelligence
740Monitoring of foreign investment and corporations, overseas research and policy.
| Body | Remit |
|---|---|
| National Consumer Affairs Commission | Administration and protection of consumer rights. |
| National Patent & Trademark Registry | Registration authority for commercial patents and marks. |
| Intellectual Property Arbitration Board | Mediator for copyright, patent and trademark disputes before litigation. |
| Commonwealth Commercial Service | Promotion of Vekllei products abroad and liaison between industry and foreign partners. |
| Commonwealth Trade Commission | Industrial and commodity liaison for foreign companies. |
| Reg | Body | Remit | Series | Chart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bureau of Securities | The Bureau of Securities regulates securities and trade practices for the Ministry of Commerce. | bureau | CMC-01 |
| 02▸ | Bureau of Trade | The Bureau of Trade regulates consumer protection and antitrust law for the Ministry of Commerce. | bureau | this chart |
| 03 | Commonwealth Mint | The Commonwealth Mint is the sole manufacturer of physical currency in Vekllei, as well as gold bullion and security documents. | bureau | CMC-03 |
| 04 | Commonwealth Securities Exchange | The Commonwealth Securities Exchange operates the national securities and commodities markets in Vekllei. | bureau | CMC-04 |
| 05 | Commonwealth Treasury | The Commonwealth Treasury is the national treasury, financial department and monetary authority of the Vekllei government. | bureau | CMC-05 |