Although face to face meetings are now less of an option, and the exchange of hard copy documentation is becoming more difficult, contracts must continue to be concluded in order to ensure the continuity of businesses. For this reason, the reference to electronic documents and contracts is currently increasing as a viable option for business, and the electronic signature is encouraged as an alternative to “wet ink” signature where it is available with little or no legal risk.

This being said, the question is whether electronic contracts are enforceable and if digital signatures valid in Lebanon.

This Legislative Insight answers these questions and sets out the legal requirements for the validity of electronic documents (e-documents) and electronic signatures (e-signatures) under Lebanon Law No. 81/2018 Relating to Electronic Transactions and Personal Data.