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Part 2: Signing in to the digital age<\/b><\/h4>\r\n

See Part 1: E-sign Laws: Hong Kong<\/a><\/p>\r\n

A melting pot for international businesses, Singapore\u2019s presence on the map has been anything but small. The importance of global business transactions for the Singapore economy heightens the need for convenience when conducting business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Singapore\u2019s legal framework, with regards to electronic signatures, is also aligned with international legal guidelines by key trading partners who ensure Singapore\u2019s thriving business ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The Electronic Transaction Act (ETA) was introduced in 1998 then revised in 2010. It follows a tiered Electronic Transaction scheme. Drawing on the need for convenience and accessibility regardless of physical locations, the ETA knocks down a barrier to entry for engaging in international business activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

An electronic signature comes with the equal weightage as a traditional, written or \u201cwet\u201d signature. The legality of signatures, electronic or written, is not compromised regardless of how you are signing a document.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Read on to learn more about the legal compliance for electronic signatures in Singapore specifically, and watch out for more in this series on Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, China, New Zealand, Australia, UK, Cayman Islands, and BVI.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

Singapore\u2019s Electronic Signature Requirements\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\n

The use of electronic signatures is under the compliance of the Electronic Transaction Act (ETA). Singapore also adopts a tiered Electronic Signing scheme.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

<\/span>Use Cases for E-sign<\/span><\/h3>\r\n

Instances where e-signatures are generally considered appropriate:<\/p>\r\n