๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ถLegal electronic signature in Equatorial Guinea

Electronic signature in Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, the only Spanish-speaking country in Africa, has regulated electronic signatures since Law 2/2017.

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Legal framework

Legal framework in Equatorial Guinea

Law No. 2/2017 of January 10 on electronic signatures and documents recognizes the advanced electronic signature and the recognized one (based on a recognized certificate and a secure signature-creation device), the latter carrying the same value as a handwritten signature. It also regulates certification service providers.

Legal framework

Law No. 2/2017 on electronic signatures

What makes a signature valid in Equatorial Guinea?

The recognized signature equals a handwritten one; the advanced one identifies the signer and detects document alterations. Firmiu accompanies every signature with its audit trail.

How to sign documents in Equatorial Guinea

1

Upload your PDF

Upload the document and enter the name and email of the person who must sign.

2

The signer receives a link

They get an email with a unique link and a verification code.

3

Signed document

The PDF is signed with its audit trail, ready to download.

Frequently asked questions

Are electronic signatures legal in Equatorial Guinea?
Yes. Law 2/2017 recognizes and regulates them.
Are they equal to a handwritten signature?
A recognized electronic signature is, under Law 2/2017.
What documents are they good for?
Contracts and private documents; certain procedures may require a recognized signature.

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