Signkoi blog
How electronic signatures work where you are, step-by-step how-tos and what’s new in Signkoi — in plain language.
23 articles
Singapore's Electronic Transactions Act recognises electronic signatures and records for most transactions, with extra presumptions for secure electronic signatures. Here's how it works, which documents are excluded and how to keep good evidence.
France has recognised electronic writing and signatures since 2000, and eIDAS now applies on top. Here is how the Civil Code treats electronic signatures, which documents usually need a notary or a handwritten signature, and how to keep strong evidence.
Most contracts in Germany need no particular form, so they can generally be signed electronically. Here is how eIDAS and the German Civil Code fit together, which documents still need Schriftform, a qualified signature or a notary, and how to keep strong evidence.
China's Electronic Signature Law recognises electronic signatures that the parties agree to use, and gives 'reliable' signatures the same effect as a handwritten signature or seal. Here's what that means, what's excluded and how to keep good evidence.
The eIDAS Regulation sets common rules for electronic signatures in all 27 EU member states. Here is what it says about simple, advanced and qualified signatures, where national law still asks for more, and how to keep good evidence.
Most contracts in Japan need no particular form, and the Act on Electronic Signatures and Certification Business supports electronic signing. Here's how the law treats cloud-based signatures, what still needs a notarial deed and how to keep good evidence.
India's Information Technology Act 2000 recognises electronic signatures and contracts formed online, with stronger status for methods like Aadhaar eSign and digital signature certificates. Here's what that means in practice.
Brazil accepts electronic signatures for most private agreements, and reserves ICP-Brasil certificates for cases where the law demands them. Here's how simple, advanced and qualified signatures fit together and how to keep good evidence.
Mexican law accepts electronic consent and signatures for most commercial agreements, while the e.firma is used with authorities. Here's how the rules fit together, what still needs a notary, and how to keep strong evidence.
Canada recognises electronic signatures through federal and provincial laws, with Quebec taking its own approach. Here's how the framework fits together, which documents usually need more, and how to keep good evidence.
The ESIGN Act and UETA make electronic signatures valid for most US agreements. Here's how the two laws fit together, which documents are excluded, and how to keep strong evidence when you sign online.