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Docusign in China

  • July 15, 2025
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We would also like to know whether it is technically possible to sign documents with Docusign anywhere in China.
I read reports that “the great firewall” could be an obstacle. Is there a solution for this issue ?

Best answer by Vinicius.Rodrigues

Hi ​@Dirk Van Borm !

The People's Republic of China (“PRC”) enacted the Electronic Signature Law ("ESL") in 2004, with significant revisions following in 2015 and 2019. The ESL states that the legal effect of a document shall not be denied because the form of electronic signature has been adopted so long as the parties agree to the use of electronic signatures (ESL, article 3). The PRC Human Resources and Social Security Department released the Circular on Issues relating to Signing Electronic Employment Agreement in March 2020.

More information at https://www.docusign.com/products/electronic-signature/legality/china

DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is for general information purposes only and is not intended to serve as legal advice. Laws governing the subject matter may change quickly, so DocuSign cannot guarantee that all the information on this site is current or correct. Should you have specific legal questions about any of the information on this site, you should consult with a licensed attorney in your area.

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Vinicius.Rodrigues
Docusign Employee
Docusign Employee
July 16, 2025

Hi ​@Dirk Van Borm !

The People's Republic of China (“PRC”) enacted the Electronic Signature Law ("ESL") in 2004, with significant revisions following in 2015 and 2019. The ESL states that the legal effect of a document shall not be denied because the form of electronic signature has been adopted so long as the parties agree to the use of electronic signatures (ESL, article 3). The PRC Human Resources and Social Security Department released the Circular on Issues relating to Signing Electronic Employment Agreement in March 2020.

More information at https://www.docusign.com/products/electronic-signature/legality/china

DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is for general information purposes only and is not intended to serve as legal advice. Laws governing the subject matter may change quickly, so DocuSign cannot guarantee that all the information on this site is current or correct. Should you have specific legal questions about any of the information on this site, you should consult with a licensed attorney in your area.

Let us know if you need further assistance with this.

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Docusign Employee
July 23, 2025

Hello ​@Dirk Van Borm,

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