Legal framework in Singapore
The Electronic Transactions Act, introduced in 1998 and revised in 2010, gives electronic signatures the same value as handwritten ones, following the UNCITRAL Model Law. It distinguishes electronic signatures from secure electronic signatures, with additional presumptions.
Legal framework
Electronic Transactions Act 2010
What makes a signature valid in Singapore?
The signature must identify the person and indicate their intent, with a reliable method. Firmiu documents every signature with IP, device, location and verification.
How to sign documents in Singapore
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 Singapore?
- Yes. The Electronic Transactions Act has recognized them since 1998.
- What is a secure electronic signature?
- A signature with additional legal presumptions of authorship and integrity.
- Are there exceptions?
- Yes: wills, trusts, powers of attorney and sale of immovable property, among others.
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