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An electronic signature is any data in electronic form used to sign a document – from a typed name to a drawn
Sandeep reads Finance Acts so you do not have to. Specialising in UK taxation and compliance, he writes guidance for accounting firms that is accurate, direct, and mercifully free of the phrase "it is important to note." At FigsFlow, Sandeep covers AML, engagement letters, MTD, and the latest regulatory shifts across UK accounting.
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An electronic signature is any data in electronic form used to sign a document – from a typed name to a drawn

Simple, advanced and qualified electronic signatures differ in legal weight, technical requirements and where they are accepted. A simple signature is any

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