Why Should I Switch to Electronic Signatures? ✍️
Legal security:
Qualified(!) electronic signatures have a higher legal security. For example, by Swiss law they are equivalent to a handwritten wet-ink signature (admin.ch). You can validate every signature with the Swiss governmental validation service here:
https://www.validator.admin.ch.
Cost Savings:
Electronic signatures significantly reduce costs. The Swiss government estimated the cost of processing a wet-ink signature at CHF 5.80 (around USD 6.50), compared to CHF 2.40 for a qualified electronic signature.Internal Efficiency:
Streamline workflows, save time, and free up personnel for higher-value tasks.Environmental Benefits:
Save paper, eliminate the need for fax and printer machines, and reduce reliance on postal couriers, contributing to lower environmental impact.
How Do I Legally and Electronically Sign Documents? ✅
Use a Qualified Electronic Signature:
While lower standards may suffice for some documents, a qualified electronic signature offers maximum legal security and avoids potential legal complications later.
Minimize Legal Risks:
The small additional cost of a qualified electronic signature is a worthwhile investment compared to the potential expenses of legal checks and disputes.
How Do I Get a Qualified Electronic Signature? 🖋️
Sign Up for an identification service:
Register with the DeepSign or Swisscom infrastructure to obtain access to qualified electronic signatures. Visit Swisscom Sign or contact your Aequitec relationship manager.