Sign legally — from Germany too
actaSIGN is the eIDAS-compliant signature platform for German businesses. All three signature qualities (EES, AES, QES), Swiss data security and seamless DMS integration.
Why German businesses choose actaSIGN
Legal certainty, data protection and easy integration — actaSIGN combines everything in one platform.
Legally valid under eIDAS and BGB §126a
actaSIGN supports all three eIDAS signature qualities. QES fulfils the electronic form requirement under BGB §126a and is equivalent to a handwritten signature.
Cross-border signing
Sign contracts between German and Swiss companies seamlessly. Swisscom Trust Services is on the EU Trust List and the Adobe Approved Trust List.
Swiss data sovereignty
Your data stays in Switzerland — Europe's most secure data location. No AWS, no Azure, no Google Cloud. ISO 27001 certified data centre.
DMS integration for the German market
actaSIGN integrates seamlessly with document management systems. Our partners Kendox and docuvita offer ready-made integrations for the German market.
Legal framework for electronic signatures in Germany
Germany is subject to the EU eIDAS Regulation (No. 910/2014), which applies directly without requiring national implementation.
eIDAS Regulation
The eIDAS Regulation defines three signature qualities: EES, AES and QES. It applies in all EU member states and ensures cross-border recognition of electronic signatures.
BGB §126a — Electronic form
The German Civil Code (BGB) recognises the qualified electronic signature (QES) as a substitute for written form. For contracts with statutory written form requirements, QES is the legally secure solution.
Freedom of form in German law
German law generally provides freedom of contract and form. Most B2B contracts can be signed with EES or AES. QES is only required where the law mandates written form.
Typical use cases in Germany
From employment contracts to supplier agreements — actaSIGN covers the key use cases.
B2B contracts and framework agreements
Supplier contracts, NDAs, service level agreements and framework agreements — digital, fast and legally valid.
Employment contracts and HR documents
Employment contracts, amendments, references and warnings — with the right signature quality for each document.
Cross-border contracts CH–DE
Sign contracts between Swiss and German business partners seamlessly — no postal service, no waiting.
Real estate and rental agreements
Rental agreements, utility bills and management documents signed digitally. Note: Real estate purchase agreements still require notarisation.
Our partners in Germany
Kendox and docuvita offer DMS solutions with seamless actaSIGN integration — specifically for the German market.
Kendox AG offers a powerful DMS platform with fully integrated actaSIGN signature solution. Documents can be signed directly from the DMS.
docuvita offers a flexible document management system with native actaSIGN integration. Ideal for mid-sized businesses in Germany.
KYBERNA AG is a Liechtenstein-based IT services provider with over 40 years of experience. With managed IT services and IT consulting, KYBERNA helps businesses across the DACH region securely digitalise their processes.
FAQ: Electronic signatures in Germany
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