Saudi’s evolving legal system now allows companies and individuals to use electronic signatures in commercial transactions, reducing reliance on traditional wet ink signatures.
Electronic signatures have been legally recognized in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) since the issuance of the Electronic Transactions Law promulgated by Royal Decree No. M/18 on March 27, 2007 (the Electronic Transactions Law) and the Evidence Law promulgated by Royal Decree No. M/43 on July 8, 2022 (the Evidence Law), subject to certain conditions detailed below. In 2023, the Electronic Transactions Law was amended to establish new authorities responsible for its implementation, and new implementing regulations were issued in 2024. This update is crucial for commercial transactions, as it impacts the legal framework governing electronic signatures. Understanding these changes is important for ensuring compliance and leveraging the benefits of electronic transactions in the KSA.
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