Why eSignatures Are the Future of Business in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Electronic Transactions Act makes eSignatures legally valid for most business agreements, enabling faster approvals and paperless workflows. Evia Sign delivers secure, compliant signing with strong authentication, digital seals, full encryption, and audit trails—making it the ideal solution for modern Sri Lankan organizations going digital.

Still spending hours shuffling papers, printing documents, or waiting for signatures? In today’s fast-paced digital world, traditional paperwork slows businesses down. But in Sri Lanka, a major shift is already happening—and it’s backed by law.

Thanks to the Electronic Transactions Act No. 19 of 2006, amended in 2017, eSignatures are legally valid and recognized just like handwritten signatures. That means faster approvals, smoother workflows, and less paper clutter.

And leading the way is Evia Sign, Sri Lanka’s secure, compliant, and easy-to-use eSignature platform.

Let’s explore why eSignatures are becoming essential for modern businesses—and why Evia Sign is the perfect fit.


What Makes eSignatures a Big Deal?

An eSignature is essentially your digital handshake—official, intentional, and legally recognized.

Under Sri Lankan law, an electronic signature is valid when:

  • The signer wants to sign
  • Their identity can be verified
  • The method used is reliable

This means contracts, agreements, approvals, and acknowledgments can now happen online—in minutes, not days.

However, some documents still require handwritten signatures. (More on that later.)


Why Evia Sign Is Sri Lanka’s Best eSignature Solution

Evia Sign is more than a tool—it’s a complete, compliance-ready solution built for Sri Lankan businesses. Here’s what sets it apart:


1. Security That Actually Means Something

✔ Strong Authentication

Verify signers using:

  • Email OTP
  • SMS OTP
  • Optional access codes for added protection

✔ Microsoft O365 Integration

Enjoy seamless sign-in with:

  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

No passwords to remember, no risks to worry about.

✔ Tamper-Proof Audit Trails

Every action is logged, including:

  • Time stamps
  • IP addresses
  • Document changes

This ensures transparency, trust, and legal defensibility.


2. Rock-Solid Data Protection

✔ Complete Encryption

Data is fully encrypted:

  • In transit (during sending)
  • At rest (when stored)

Your documents stay protected from end to end.

✔ Digital Seals

Once signed, documents are digitally sealed—ensuring no changes can be made without detection.

✔ ISO 27001:2022 Certified

Evia Sign follows internationally recognized security standards and best practices.


3. Compliance Made Easy

Sri Lankan businesses face increasing regulatory expectations. Evia Sign helps you stay ahead.

✔ Long-Term Document Storage

Your signed documents remain accessible, secure, and well-organized.

✔ Detailed Audit Logs

Every event is recorded for easy auditing and legal compliance.

No more scrambling through folders during audits.


4. Clear Consent and Intent

For an eSignature to be legally binding, the signer’s intent must be clear.

Evia Sign ensures this through:

  • Clear disclosure of terms before signing
  • A final “Finish” confirmation button
  • Transparent consent steps

This covers all compliance requirements under the Electronic Transactions Act.


Where eSignatures ARE Legal in Sri Lanka

eSignatures are fully accepted in most business and personal transactions.

✔ Commercial Agreements

NDAs, sales contracts, project agreements—you name it.

✔ Consumer Transactions

Subscription forms, onboarding documents, service agreements.

✔ Employment-Related Documents

Offer letters, contracts, policy acknowledgments.

✔ Vendor & Supplier Agreements

Purchase orders, invoices, vendor contracts.

If your business runs on contracts, approvals, or forms, eSignatures can handle it.


Where eSignatures CANNOT Be Used (Yet)

Some document types still legally require handwritten signatures:

  • Wills and trusts
  • Certain property transactions
  • Specific government or statutory filings

Everything else? You’re good to go digital.


Why Evia Sign Is the Future of Digital Business in Sri Lanka

Paper-based workflows slow you down. Evia Sign helps you:

  • Speed up approvals
  • Reduce operational costs
  • Improve compliance
  • Strengthen security
  • Work remotely or hybrid with ease
  • Deliver a better customer experience

Whether you’re a startup, SME, enterprise, or multinational, Evia Sign is built to support your digital transformation—securely and legally.


Ready to Embrace the Future?

Sri Lanka is moving toward a digital-first business landscape. With legally recognized eSignatures and a solution like Evia Sign, going paperless has never been easier—or more secure.

If you’re ready to streamline workflows, reduce paperwork, and upgrade your business processes…

👉 Try EviaSign Free for 30 days

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