Paper-based approvals cost Sri Lankan businesses millions in delays, audit gaps, and manual filing challenges. To accelerate national digital growth, Sri Lanka passed the Electronic Transactions Act No. 19 of 2006 (ETA Act) — legally recognizing electronic signatures.
Today, e-signatures are widely accepted across banks, insurance companies, government institutions, manufacturers, and export businesses.
🏛 Are E-Signatures Legal in Sri Lanka?
Yes. E-signatures and digital signatures are legally binding, admissible as evidence, and enforceable under the ETA Act.
The law states that:
An electronic signature shall not be denied legal recognition solely because it is in electronic form.
🔐 What Makes a Signature Legally Valid?
A compliant Sri Lankan e-signature must meet at least four criteria:
| Requirement | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Identity Verification | Proves who signed |
| Intent to Sign | Accepts the transaction |
| Integrity of Document | No tampering after signing |
| Audit Trails | Timestamp, IP, hash, certificate |
Platforms like EviaSign provide these controls with:
- MFA & SSO Identity
- Document Hash Encryption
- Secure Certificate Issuance
- Full Audit Trails
🧾 Which Documents Can Be Signed Electronically?
Allowed in Sri Lanka:
- HR approvals & appointment letters
- Procurement approvals
- Insurance onboarding
- Banking agreements
- Tax documents, invoices, POs
- Manufacturing SOP approvals
Not permitted electronically:
- Last wills
- Marriage, adoption documents
- Negotiable instruments (unless exempted)
🛡 Why Enterprises Choose EviaSign
EviaSign offers:
- ETA Act compliance
- AES & Certificate-Based Cryptography
- Region-specific data protection
- Audit-ready evidence
📌 Conclusion
Sri Lanka’s ETA Act enables organizations to safely replace paper signatures with secure digital signing. With a compliant platform like EviaSign, businesses reduce approval times, strengthen governance, and eliminate operational risk.
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