Legal framework in Japan
The Act on Electronic Signatures and Certification Business (2001) establishes that a document is presumed authentic when the electronic signature is performed by the principal. Certified signatures have the same legal value as handwritten ones.
Legal framework
Act on Electronic Signatures and Certification Business
What makes a signature valid in Japan?
The signature must reliably identify the signer and reflect their intent. Firmiu accompanies every signature with its audit trail: IP, device, location and verification.
How to sign documents in Japan
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 Japan?
- Yes. The 2001 Act grants them validity and a presumption of authenticity.
- Are they equal to a handwritten signature?
- A certified electronic signature is, under Japanese law.
- Do they work for private contracts?
- Yes, for most agreements between private parties.
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