Signature Électronique
Qualifiée
Qualified Electronic
Signature
Sign contracts, purchase orders and HR documents in a few clicks — legal value in Tunisia (law 2000-83) and throughout the European Union (eIDAS). REST API, complete audit trail, integrable in your ERP or DMS.
27 EU countries
law
mobile or desktop
REST API
timestamp, identity
Use cases for Tunisian businesses
Contracts & NDAs
Commercial contracts, NDAs, supplier purchase orders, service agreements. Signed in under 5 minutes. 10-year legal archive with tamper-proof audit trail.
HR documents
Employment contracts, amendments, payslips, internal regulations, certificates. Remote signing for distributed teams or out-of-Tunis recruitment.
Invoices & finance
Signed electronic invoices, financial reports, payment agreements, bills of exchange. Compliant with Tunisian electronic VAT requirements (Direction Générale des Impôts).
Public procurement
Dematerialised submission files for Tunisian public procurement (TUNEPS). Qualified signature required by certain public clients and European contracting authorities.
Healthcare & compliance
Patient consents, clinical protocols, inspection reports. HDS-compliant qualified signature (Health Data Hosting) for clinics and laboratories.
ERP / DMS integration via API
Universign exposes a REST API to send a document for signature from your ERP or DMS, then retrieve the signed document with its audit trail. Convergent handles integration development according to your stack.
Electronic signature legal framework
Tunisian law
du 9 août 2000 sur les échanges et le commerce électroniques. Décret n°2000-2887 fixant les conditions de délivrance des certificats électroniques. ANCE (Agence Nationale de Certification Électronique) : autorité de tutelle.Law 2000-83 of 9 August 2000 on electronic commerce. Decree 2000-2887 setting conditions for electronic certificate issuance. ANCE (National Electronic Certification Agency): supervisory authority.
eIDAS Regulation (EU)
EU Regulation 910/2014 — legal value in all 27 EU member states. Universign is a qualified eIDAS trust service provider on the French trust list. Your signatures have legal value in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, etc.
3 signature levels
SES (simple): email OTP — standard contracts. AES (advanced): digital certificate linked to identity — NDAs, commercial contracts. QES (qualified): in-person verified identity — maximum value, real estate, notarial deeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is electronic signature legally valid in Tunisia?
Yes. Tunisian law 2000-83 recognises electronic signature as equivalent to handwritten signature. Universign is eIDAS certified (EU) and its signatures have legal value in Tunisia and throughout the European Union. For documents requiring a Tunisian ANCE certificate, Convergent can direct you to accredited local providers.
What is the difference between simple, advanced and qualified signature?
Simple (SES): OTP by email, low probative value. Advanced (AES): digital certificate linked to your identity — covers 95% of business needs (NDAs, commercial contracts, HR). Qualified (QES): in-person verified identity with accredited authority — maximum legal value in EU, mandatory for certain acts.
How does Universign integrate into our processes?
Via REST API. Universign provides a documented API to send documents for signature and retrieve completed documents. Convergent handles integration development according to your stack. For workflow details and technical capabilities, refer to the official Universign documentation.
Can I sign documents with clients or suppliers in France?
Yes — this is the main advantage of Universign (eIDAS certified provider on the French trust list). Your French partners receive a standard signature link, no account creation required. The signed document has the same legal value as in France. Ideal for Tunisian companies working with French contracting authorities.
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