Federal Decree-Law 46 of 2021

Electronic Transactions and Trust Services Law

The articles of this instrument that Fahm cites in contract reports, with their neighbours in the same chapter.

In force from 2 January 2022

Text version in force from 2 January 2022

Chapter Two: Electronic Transactions > Writing

Article 7This article deals with the legal requirement that something be in writing.

Chapter Two: Electronic Transactions > Signatures and Seals on Electronic Documents

Article 8Cited in Fahm reportsThis article deals with the legal requirement of a signature or seal.

Chapter Two: Electronic Transactions > Original Document

Article 9This article deals with the legal requirement that a document be submitted or kept in its original form.

Chapter Two: Electronic Transactions > Creation and Validity of Contracts

Article 10Cited in Fahm reportsThis article confirms that contracts can be made electronically.

Chapter Two: Electronic Transactions > Automated Electronic Transactions

Article 11This article deals with contracts made by automated systems.

Chapter Three: Service Provider Licensing > Trust Services and Qualified Trust Services

Article 17This article lists the kinds of trust services and qualified trust services.

Chapter Three: Service Provider Licensing > Admissibility and Authenticity of Electronic Evidence and Trust

Article 18Cited in Fahm reportsThis article sets the legal effect of electronic documents, signatures, seals and trust services.

Chapter Three: Service Provider Licensing > Reliable Electronic Signature and Reliable Electronic Seal

Article 19This article sets the conditions for an electronic signature or electronic seal to be considered reliable.