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From now on, Ukrainian electronic signatures and seals on digital documents will automatically be able to be checked in EU member states and confirm their validity.

This decision is an important step in the direction of increasing interaction and cooperation between Ukraine and the European Union in the field of digital economy and electronic documentation. Allowing verification of Ukrainian electronic signatures and seals in EU member states is an important step in facilitating international business operations and simplifying the exchange of documents.

Electronic signatures and seals are key elements of electronic document flow and are used to confirm the authenticity and integrity of documents. Wide recognition of Ukrainian electronic signatures and seals in the EU opens up new opportunities for business and enterprises that have to interact with European partners.

This decision will facilitate the process of verification of documents containing electronic signatures and seals, and will contribute to greater trust in digital documentation exchanged between Ukraine and the EU. This is especially important for international agreements, contracts and other documents that have legal significance.

Ensuring the mutual recognition of electronic signatures and seals is a step towards the harmonization of digital legislation and stimulates the development of electronic commerce, electronic document circulation and electronic government. It also provides greater legal certainty and security for participants in business processes that use electronic signatures and seals.
Checking and confirming the validity of Ukrainian electronic signatures and seals in EU member states helps reduce bureaucratic obstacles associated with crossing international borders. This allows businesses and organizations to more efficiently and quickly carry out international transactions, fulfill contracts and agreements, and also simplifies the processes of legalization and notarization of documents.

In addition, the recognition of Ukrainian electronic signatures and seals in the EU will contribute to the development of electronic trade and international electronic services. Businesses and entrepreneurs will be able to make safe and reliable electronic transactions with European partners, which will help expand sales markets and attract new customers. Also, the recognition of Ukrainian electronic signatures and seals in the EU will positively affect the image of Ukraine as a country that actively implements digital technologies and progressive approaches to electronic governance. This will contribute to the attraction of foreign investments, the development of technological startups and the support of the innovative environment in Ukraine.

This decision lays the foundation for the further development of digital cooperation between Ukraine and the world.