Sign international contracts online, with no paper, couriers or visits

Sign international and domestic contracts remotely: you send a PDF contract, and your counterparty, wherever in the world, fills in their details and signs with a finger on a phone, with no account and no app. According to a legal opinion this is a handwritten signature meeting the written form. Check what works when.

SignSafe is a tool for document workflow and collecting signatures on contracts: you send a PDF contract to one or many people, the recipient fills in fields and signs by hand with a finger, which per a legal opinion meets the written form. The finished contract goes to the sender’s email and returns to your system through the API. When a qualified signature is required, we can connect it. SignSafe does not support notarial deeds.

Sign international contracts quickly and conveniently with SignSafe. The tool lets you sign documents remotely from anywhere in the world, without the delays and formalities of paper contracts that have to be sent by courier. A phone, internet and a finger are enough. Whether a particular foreign contract can be concluded this way depends on the law governing the contract and the form it requires.

What you gain

With SignSafe you sign international contracts quickly and without unnecessary formalities. You sign from anywhere in the world, shortening the time to close a deal and removing delays. Before signing, check what form your contract requires under the law that governs it.

Fast closing

Contracts with foreign partners close sooner, with no waiting for a parcel carrying the original.

Lower costs

Less cost and time spent sending documents internationally: no courier, printing or scanning.

A simple signature for a counterparty in any country

The counterparty opens a link and creates no account, and the interface is available in Polish and English; we can add another language. The signature summary page is bilingual (PL/EN).

What usually gets in the way

A contract waits for a signature longer than the negotiation took

Every day between agreeing terms and signing is time in which the work cannot start and the other side may change their mind.

With many contracts, collecting signatures by hand eats time

Printing, posting, receiving scans and naming files multiply with the number of contracts, especially in staffing agencies and with subcontractors.

You are not sure a given contract can be concluded this way

Not every contract is satisfied by a handwritten signature on a screen. Without knowing which ones, you risk a contract without the required form.

A counterparty abroad is waiting for a courier with the original contract

International shipping takes time and costs money, and the deal stands still until the document comes back signed. Time zone differences stretch the arrangements further.

What you get

0 paper

contract signed with no printing or scanning

1 link

is enough for the other side to sign

PLN 69

net per month, standard plan with a free trial

How it works

Prepare the contract as a PDF

Two ways: upload your own PDF (A4 portrait) and choose the signature places, or use a template with fields for the other party to complete, for example personal or company details.

Send for signature

Give an email, first and last name, or pick people from the contact list or groups. The order can be any (everyone is told at the same time that a document awaits them) or fixed (one after another). You also choose whether a signer gives one signature for all of their places (for example 3) or signs separately each time (for example 3 times). You confirm before sending.

The other side fills in and signs

They open the document in a browser with a one-time code from the email (no password) or an account password, tick the consent, complete the fields (PESEL or an identifier after ticking “Brak”) and sign with a finger, or a mouse on a computer. No account and no app.

Track status

In the document list a dot shows the status: red, yellow or green (complete). You can resend the invitation to unsigned recipients by hand.

You have the signed contract

The finished PDF arrives in your email and the document list. With the API integration it can return to the customer or employee record.

What you can do

  • Sending contracts for signature to one or many people
  • Contract templates with fields for the recipient to complete
  • Handwritten signature on a contract on a phone or tablet
  • Tracking signature status in the document list with search
  • Bulk signing of many contracts at once: select the documents and sign them all
  • Automation through the API for large contract volumes
  • Contracts with foreign counterparties, partners and suppliers
  • Contracts with customers outside Poland

Who it is for

  • Companies concluding contracts with clients, counterparties and subcontractors at a distance
  • Staffing agencies and HR teams signing commission contracts and other documents with many people
  • Self-employed people who want to close deals faster
  • Companies repeating the same contracts that want a template with fields to complete
  • Companies that conclude contracts with foreign counterparties, partners and customers

Signing a contract online: what works when

According to the legal opinion, a SignSafe signature is handwritten and meets the written form, so it suits contracts for which the written form, the documentary form or no particular form is enough. If a signature did not meet the handwritten requirement, the declaration remains valid in the documentary form. There are, however, acts for which the law demands the electronic form under Art. 78¹ of the Civil Code (a qualified signature) or a notarial deed. A handwritten signature is not enough for the electronic form, but when a qualified electronic signature is required, we can connect it in SignSafe. SignSafe does not support notarial deeds. Details: legal security. We explain the differences in the guide what an e-signature is.

We do not give legal advice: if you are unsure what form your contract needs, ask a lawyer.

Paperless contract signing: how it works in practice

You upload a PDF contract or use a template with fields, choose recipients from your contact list and send a link. The other side does not create an account or install an app: they open the document in a browser with a one-time code, complete their details and sign with a finger. Someone signing many contracts selects them and signs in bulk, all at once. Signing can also happen on a device at a point of service or on a courier’s tablet. The document must be a PDF in A4 portrait format. That makes signing business agreements remotely a matter of one link instead of printing, posting and scanning. On your side the document list shows who has signed (a red, yellow or green dot), and once everyone has signed you receive the finished document by email.

The same flow works for other business documents such as declarations, handover records, consents and annexes. For documents with fields to complete see fill in documents online, and for the sending step sending documents for signature.

How to sign business agreements remotely

The practical steps are the same whether the other party is a client, a subcontractor or a new hire: prepare the PDF, send it, let them sign on their own device, and collect the finished file. SignSafe works in the browser on any device and also has a mobile app. Before you roll this out, check which of your contracts need only the written or documentary form. For those that need the electronic form under Art. 78¹ of the Civil Code, we can connect a qualified signature; a notarial deed is not possible in SignSafe. See also remote signature.

Commission contract online

A commission contract (umowa zlecenie) is a typical document that companies conclude with many people and at a distance, especially in staffing agencies and seasonal work. A template with fields for the contractor’s details and signature lets you send such a contract to many people at once, and each completes their details and signs on a phone. Industry page: e-signature for staffing agencies. Whether this works in your case depends on the content and requirements of the contract.

Employment contract and electronic signature

An employment contract is concluded in writing (Art. 29 § 2 of the Labour Code). According to the legal opinion a SignSafe signature is handwritten and meets the written form, and a legal note from the law firm Gałecki and Associates of 2021 sees no obstacle to concluding employment contracts through SignSafe with Polish citizens and with foreign nationals whose status is equivalent as regards the right to work. Caveats: the employer should confirm to the employee in writing that the contract was concluded and its terms before work starts, and in work-permit or residence proceedings and during labour inspectorate (PIP) checks authorities may interpret “written form” as a paper document. This is an interpretive risk that cannot be ruled out. For a contract with a foreign national a translation into a language they understand is needed.

According to a legal analysis prepared for SignSafe, archiving employee records in electronic form requires a digital copy bearing the employer’s qualified signature or qualified electronic seal. We can connect a qualified signature in SignSafe. This is a summary, not legal advice. More: legal security.

How much it costs to sign contracts online

The standard plan costs PLN 69 net per month and includes full access and 1 GB for documents. There is a free trial period at the start, and you can cancel at any time. For large contract volumes consider an API integration with individual pricing.

What SignSafe does not do today

To be upfront: SignSafe does not currently have features typical of a contract management system, such as reminders about contract deadlines, versioning or a contract repository. We can add them on request if someone needs them, but we do not promise a ready-made feature. SignSafe covers sending a contract, signing (also in bulk), tracking status and returning the signed PDF to everyone involved. There are no automatic signing reminders; the sender resends the invitation manually.

International contracts: how to sign with a foreign counterparty

A counterparty in any country needs only a phone or a computer with a browser, and internet. You send a PDF contract (A4 portrait), and they open the link, tick the consent, fill in the fields and sign with a finger on the screen, or with a mouse or trackpad on a computer. They do not register or install an app, so distance and time zones do not slow the process down: they can sign at any hour.

The SignSafe interface is available in Polish and English, and we can add another language. A person without a Polish PESEL number ticks “None” and enters an identifier. We attach a bilingual (PL/EN) signature summary page with the date, time and signer details to the signed document. For an example from practice see the customer reviews, including a real estate agent who concludes contracts with people from abroad too.

What to check for a contract with a foreign party

This is a summary, not legal advice. The legal opinion of the law firm Gałecki and Associates of 21 August 2023 concerns a handwritten signature as the written form under the Polish Civil Code. An international contract may be governed by another law, which sets the required form, so before signing check with a lawyer which law applies and whether this kind of signature is enough for your contract.

Where a qualified electronic signature is required, we can connect one in SignSafe. SignSafe does not support notarial deeds. Agree the language of the contract with your counterparty too, and for employment contracts with a foreign national remember to provide a translation into a language they understand. Details: legal security.

Security and legal basis

According to the legal opinion of Gałecki and Associates of 21 August 2023, a SignSafe signature is a handwritten signature and meets the written form (Art. 78 of the Civil Code); at the very least the declaration is valid in the documentary form (Art. 77² of the Civil Code).

Signatures allow forensic comparative verification of handwriting (handwriting opinion of 2024).

Data is stored on servers in the European Union (OVH hosting). For business customers we sign a data processing agreement.

The handwritten signature is not qualified, but when a qualified electronic signature is required (the electronic form under Art. 78¹ of the Civil Code), we can connect it in SignSafe. SignSafe does not support notarial deeds.

Legal and handwriting-expert opinions

Legal and handwriting-expert opinions to download

Gałecki and Associates, legal adviser Tomasz Gałecki · 21 August 2023

Legal nature of a signature placed by hand on the touch screen of an electronic device

A signature placed in SignSafe is a handwritten signature, and a declaration of intent signed in the app meets the requirements of written form. If the signature did not qualify as handwritten, the declaration is still valid in documentary form. In legal effect it is equivalent to a qualified electronic signature: both preserve written form.

Download the opinion (PDF)

Gałecki and Associates, attorney Mateusz Potocki · 14 June 2021

Legal note: concluding employment and civil-law contracts with foreigners through the SignSafe app

There are no obstacles to concluding employment and civil-law contracts through SignSafe with Polish citizens and with foreigners whose status is equal as regards the right to work: the signature has the features of a handwritten signature and meets written form. Caveats: the employer should confirm in writing to the employee the fact of the contract and its terms before the employee starts work; authorities (work or residence permits, labour inspections) may read written form as a paper document; a foreigner must be given a translation of the contract.

Download the opinion (PDF)

legal analysis prepared for SignSafe · 2020

SignSafe and telecommunications law and labour law

A telecommunications service contract can be concluded in written, electronic or documentary form, and SignSafe can meet the durable-medium requirement; verifying the subscriber’s identity is a separate requirement. In labour law an employment contract requires written form and a SignSafe signature is handwritten; electronic employee records must be digitally reproduced and bear the employer’s qualified signature or seal, which SignSafe does not provide by itself.

Download the opinion (PDF)

The opinions are in Polish. Summaries are a translation of their conclusions, not a legal opinion.

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Companies from many industries use SignSafe: from staffing agencies and real estate to catering, transport and medical services.

Customer reviews

“SignSafe has significantly improved how we sign contracts with employees and clients. Because documents can be signed remotely, with no need to come to the office in person, recruitment and hiring have become more efficient and less time-consuming. The tool is fully compliant with legal regulations, which gives us confidence that all contracts are fully binding. It is an ideal solution for the temporary-work industry, where operational efficiency is crucial.”
Michel T.R2T — temporary employment agency
“With SignSafe we can sign real-estate brokerage agreements and reservation agreements with clients remotely, which speeds the process up considerably. Confirming terms with prospective buyers is quick and convenient, even with people abroad. It is one of the few tools that lets you sign a reservation agreement online, removing the need for in-person meetings.”
Dorota R.Property Gold — real-estate sales agent

Reviews are translated from Polish.

Frequently asked questions

Can I sign a contract online?

Yes, if the written form, the documentary form or no particular form is enough. In SignSafe you send a PDF contract and the other side fills in the fields and signs with a finger on the screen. When a qualified electronic signature is required (Art. 78¹ of the Civil Code), we can connect it in SignSafe. SignSafe does not support notarial deeds.

Is an electronic signature on a contract valid?

It depends on the form required. According to a legal opinion a SignSafe signature is handwritten and meets the written form, so it is enough where the rules require the written form. The handwritten signature is not a qualified electronic signature, but when a qualified signature is required, we can connect it in SignSafe. SignSafe does not support notarial deeds.

Can a commission contract be signed online?

Yes, in many cases. A commission contract is a typical document signed at a distance, and a template with fields lets you send it to many people at once. Always check that your contract does not require a special form.

Can an employment contract be signed electronically?

Yes, according to the legal opinion: an employment contract requires the written form (Art. 29 § 2 of the Labour Code), which a handwritten SignSafe signature meets. The employer should still confirm the contract to the employee in writing before work starts, and authorities may interpret written form as paper in proceedings and checks. Consult a lawyer before rollout.

What is paperless contract signing and how do I start?

It means concluding a contract without printing: you upload a PDF, send it to the other side, and they sign with a finger on a phone or computer. In SignSafe you choose recipients, send a link and see status in the document list, and the signed PDF arrives in your email once everyone has signed. There is a free trial period at the start.

How to sign business agreements remotely?

Send the agreement as a PDF link and let the other side fill in the fields and sign in their browser. No account or app is needed. First check that the agreement needs only the written or documentary form, because for the electronic form under Art. 78¹ of the Civil Code we can connect a qualified signature, and a notarial deed is not possible in SignSafe.

Can I use an electronic signature for employment documents?

Possibly, with caveats. According to a legal opinion a SignSafe signature meets the written form, which the Polish Labour Code requires for an employment contract. Authorities may still read written form as paper in work-permit proceedings and PIP checks, and electronic archiving of employee records needs a qualified signature or seal on the digital copy. Consult a lawyer before rollout.

Can I esign an employment contract with a foreign national?

A legal note from the law firm Gałecki and Associates of 2021 sees no obstacle for foreign nationals whose status is equivalent as regards the right to work. The employer must still confirm the contract in writing before work starts, provide a translation into a language the person understands, and accept the risk that authorities read written form as paper.

How does signing contracts online work in a company?

You upload a PDF contract or pick a template, choose recipients and send a link. The other side fills in the fields and signs with a finger on the screen, you follow the status in the document list, and the signed PDF reaches you by email once everyone has signed. Nobody has to register or install an app.

What app or software for signing contracts electronically is enough for a small business?

A tool that lets you send a PDF, collect signatures and keep the finished document is enough. SignSafe does this in the browser and in a mobile app, from PLN 69 net per month, with a free trial period. First check whether the written form is enough for your contracts.

Is SignSafe a contract management system?

Partly. SignSafe covers sending a contract, signing (also in bulk), tracking status and returning the signed document, also through the API. It has no reminders about contract deadlines, versioning or contract repository today, but we can add them on request if you need them.

Can SignSafe be integrated with our own contract system?

Yes, through the REST API. Sending from your system, retrieving recipient data and returning the signed document to the right place are covered, with support at every stage of rollout and individual pricing.

Can business bank documents be signed online?

It depends on the document and on the bank. SignSafe gives a handwritten signature that meets the written form, but it is not a qualified electronic signature; when a qualified signature is required, we can connect it in SignSafe. Whether a particular bank accepts the signature is something to settle with the bank directly.

Can company documents other than contracts be signed online?

Yes. Statements, protocols, consents and annexes in PDF can be sent for signature in the same way. Always check that the document does not require a special form.

Does the other side need an account?

No. The signer does not register or install an app, a browser on a phone or computer is enough; the document opens with a one-time code from the email.

Can I send a contract to many people at once?

Yes. A contract can be sent to one or many people at the same time, and signature status is visible in the document list. Signers can sign in any order or in a fixed one.

How much does signing contracts in SignSafe cost?

The standard plan costs PLN 69 net per month, with full access and 1 GB for documents. There is a free trial period at the start and you can cancel at any time. The API is priced individually.

Does archiving employee records in electronic form need anything more?

Yes. According to a legal analysis prepared for SignSafe it requires a digital copy bearing the employer’s qualified signature or qualified electronic seal. We can connect a qualified signature in SignSafe.

Does SignSafe give legal advice on the form of a contract?

No. We describe how our method works and what it rests on, but a lawyer should decide on the form of a specific contract.

What does the signature summary page contain?

SignSafe attaches a signature summary page (a signing record, in Polish and English) to the signed document. It holds a unique SignSafe certificate identifier, the document name and number, the date and time of sending and signing, the sender’s details (first name, last name, email) and, for each signer: first and last name, email, identification number in the system, IP address, the device used to sign (for example an iPhone), date and time of signing and the signing method. So it shows who signed, when and from which device. It complements the option of handwriting verification, but it is not legal advice or a guarantee of how a dispute ends.

Does SignSafe remind me about contract deadlines or keep contract versions?

No, there are no such features today. We can add them on request if someone needs them. There are also no automatic signing reminders: the sender resends the invitation manually to people who have not signed.

Do all parties get a copy of the signed contract?

Yes. The finished, signed PDF goes to the sender and every signer, and an observer (for example accounting or HR) sees the document and receives notifications.

Can an international contract be signed online?

Yes, technically: a counterparty in any country opens the link, fills in the fields and signs with a finger on a phone, with no account and no app. Whether a given foreign contract can be concluded this way depends on the governing law and the required form. Consult a lawyer; this is not legal advice.

Will a foreign counterparty understand SignSafe if they do not speak Polish?

Yes, the interface is available in Polish and English, and we can add another language on request. The summary page attached to the signed document is also bilingual (PL/EN).

Can a counterparty from outside Poland, with no PESEL number, sign a contract?

Yes. In the PESEL field they tick “None”, and the field turns into “Identifier”, where they enter an alternative number, for example an ID document number from their country.

A foreign client asks whether a contract signed electronically is valid with us. Which e-signature should I choose to be eIDAS-compliant?

We do not claim eIDAS compliance: a signature in SignSafe is a handwritten signature, not a qualified electronic signature. According to the legal opinion of the law firm Gałecki and Associates of 21 August 2023 it meets the written form under Polish law, and eIDAS standards do not apply to it. If your counterparty requires a qualified electronic signature, we can connect one in SignSafe. The validity of a cross-border contract depends on the law governing it, so consult a lawyer for such contracts. This is a summary of an opinion, not legal advice.

Updated: 2026-10-05

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