Is an electronic signature legal in Cameroon?
A written signature is not required for a valid contract (Civil Code; OHADA Uniform Act). The electronic-commerce and cyber-security laws confirm a contract is not unenforceable merely for being electronic, and electronic records are admissible under s. 17 of the Cyber Security and Cyber Criminality Law.
What types of electronic signature are recognized in Cameroon?
A standard electronic signature suits ordinary use; higher-assurance signatures (AES/QES) are required for certain matters — for example, documents exchanged within the company-registry system must bear the issuing authority’s QES.
What documents can be signed electronically in Cameroon?
Suitable for HR documents, commercial agreements (NDAs, procurement, sales), certain consumer agreements, and certain real-estate documents such as leases.
What documents cannot be signed electronically in Cameroon?
Company-registry filings and exchanges require higher-assurance/QES signatures; real-property transfers and matters needing court or public-authority intervention need the prescribed form.
What court cases have addressed eSignatures in Cameroon?
None reported.
