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Electronic signature blog

Practical guides, eIDAS news and sector-specific use cases to adopt electronic signatures in full compliance.

What you will find in the Certyneo blog

The Certyneo blog publishes practical analyses on electronic signature every week for HR, legal, commercial and financial teams. We break down eIDAS regulation and its application in France, compare leading market solutions (DocuSign, Yousign, Adobe Sign), share anonymized experience reports by sector (law firms, real estate agencies, accounting firms), and publish step-by-step guides for migrating or complying with GDPR. All articles cite their regulatory and technical sources and are reviewed by our legal team before publication.

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eIDAS guides, best practices and Certyneo updates — once a month.

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Six thematic clusters to browse our content by business interest.

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VAT 2026: calculation, declaration and new obligations for businesses

The VAT 2026 reform is changing the calculation and declaration rules for millions of French businesses. Master the new obligations before they apply to you.

Certyneo Compliance Team··9 min read
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EIRL vs SARL: Complete Comparison of Legal Status in 2026

Choosing between EIRL and SARL is a strategic decision that affects your assets, tax situation, and professional future. Discover the complete comparison for 2026.

Certyneo Compliance Team··8 min read
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SignRequest Alternative Electronic Signature | Certyneo

SignRequest alternatives are in demand after the Box acquisition. Discover how to choose a compliant e-signature platform that satisfies eIDAS, GDPR, and the ESIGN Act across 7 global markets.

Certyneo Editorial Team··11 min read
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Lease Management Mandate and Electronic Signature: The 2026 Guide for Agents and Landlords

Electronic signature is revolutionizing lease management mandates by eliminating postal delays and unnecessary travel. Discover how agents and landlords can sign in full eIDAS compliance starting in 2026.

Certyneo Legal Team··8 min read
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Certyneo is now on PeerPush

Certyneo, the eIDAS-compliant e-signature platform hosted in the EU, is now listed on PeerPush.

Certyneo Editorial Team··2 min read
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How to Send a Contract for Electronic Signature | Guide

A complete step-by-step guide to sending contracts for electronic signature — covering document prep, platform selection, compliance, and cross-border signing best practices.

Certyneo Editorial Team··11 min read
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Main Types of B2B Commercial Contracts and Their Legal Categories

Sales contracts, service agreements, partnerships, distribution arrangements… each commercial relationship requires a precise legal framework. Discover how to classify and secure your B2B commitments.

Certyneo Legal Team··8 min read
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Business transfer of a commercial network: procedure and legal validity of electronic signature

Electronic signature is an essential tool to modernize the business transfer process. Discover the steps involved, its legality, and advantages.

Certyneo Editorial Team··8 min read
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Electronic Advance Invoice: VAT, Taxability and 2026 Reform

The 2026 electronic invoicing reform fundamentally changes the rules for VAT taxability on advances. Discover how to comply without risking tax adjustments.

Certyneo Compliance Team··8 min read
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E-reporting B2C for Merchants: Transaction Data and 2026-2027 Obligations

The electronic invoicing reform requires B2C merchants to strictly report transaction data to the tax authority. Discover your obligations, the timeline, and the tools to ensure compliance.

Certyneo Compliance Team··8 min read
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Credit Notes and Electronic Invoicing: Managing Corrections in 2026

The electronic invoicing reform transforms the processing of credit notes and debit memos. Discover the obligations, formats, and workflows to master by 2026.

Certyneo Compliance Team··8 min read
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Electronic Invoice for International Export: e-reporting and Obligations for Your Foreign Customers

Exporting abroad does not exempt you from the new French electronic invoicing obligations. Discover what the reform requires for your international transactions.

Certyneo Compliance Team··8 min read
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Frequently asked questions on the Certyneo blog

How often are articles published?

One long-form article per business day (five per week), between 1,200 and 2,500 words, plus short news updates during major regulatory announcements (eIDAS updates, CJEU case law, CNIL opinions). The target pace is 100 to 130 articles published per quarter, covering all search intents flagged by HR, legal, and sales teams.

In which languages is the blog available?

Original content is published in French, then translated into our 82 interface languages (English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Nordic, Slavic, Balkan, APAC, MENA). hreflang tags are emitted for the 48 routable locales, and each article keeps its identity (Strapi `document_id`) across languages.

How do you verify the legal information published?

Each article touching on the legal value of signature, eIDAS regulation, GDPR or a sectoral obligation is reviewed by our legal team before publication and cites its sources: Official Journal of the European Union, French Civil Code, CNIL opinions, CJEU decisions, and ANSSI texts where applicable.

Are there categories to filter articles?

Yes. The blog offers a filter by category (eIDAS, HR, legal, real estate, comparisons, pricing, GDPR) accessible from the blog homepage. You can also browse our thematic clusters above, which group together content related to the same business topic.

How to be notified of new articles?

Three channels available: (1) subscription to the monthly newsletter via the form at the top of the page (summary of the best articles of the month); (2) public RSS feed at `/fr/blog/rss.xml` for RSS readers Feedly, NetNewsWire, etc.; (3) Certyneo LinkedIn account which relays major publications in real time.

Can Certyneo articles be republished or cited?

Yes, with attribution. Articles can be freely cited (up to 300 words or 15% of the article, whichever is more restrictive) with a backlink to the original article. For full republication, contact press@certyneo.com — we grant free licenses to media and sector blogs covering electronic signature.