Signing with e-signature in CEE 2026

Digital transformation continues to reshape the way businesses operate - accelerated by AI, automation, and the increasing demand for remote friendly, efficient workflows. Digital contracting and electronic signatures are no longer just convenient alternatives; they are expected norms in commercial, HR, and legal processes. As regulatory frameworks mature and technology advances, businesses are leveraging e-signatures to streamline operations, reduce costs, enhance security, and meet ESG and sustainability goals more effectively than ever.

This guide to electronic signatures in the Central and Eastern European region (CEE) is intended to show companies and organisations which electronic signature and electronic contracting solutions are accepted as legally binding. It gives information on the acceptance and enforceability of contracts and legal statements signed with electronic signatures, the type of electronic signatures which are legally binding, and other digital solutions for contracting and making legal statements.

This guide focuses on the most important legal areas where electronic signatures are usually used: employment law, commercial contracts, real estate law, corporate law and banking and finance contracts. This guide additionally includes helpful at-a-glance charts that compare the different legal situations and uses of e-signatures in CEE
countries.

We focus on nine countries: Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.

Needless to say, national legal systems can be complex and these complexities can be daunting for many business managers. It is, therefore, essential to seek the best legal advice.

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