Accountants
E-Signature for South African Accountants
Get engagement letters, tax authorisations, and financial statements signed in minutes. ECT Act compliant. Your clients sign from any device — no account needed.
How Accountants use SignZA
South African accounting practices send dozens of documents for client signature every month — engagement letters at the start of each mandate, tax return authorisations before submission, management account sign-offs, and payroll authorisations. SignZA lets you upload the PDF, place a signature field in seconds, and share a link via email or WhatsApp. Your client signs on their phone from anywhere, and you receive the completed document with a full ECT Act audit trail immediately.
Documents commonly signed by accountants
All of the below can be signed electronically under the ECT Act 25 of 2002.
- Engagement letters
- Tax return authorisations (IT12, IT14)
- Management account approvals
- Payroll authorisation forms
- SARS power of attorney (POA)
- Annual financial statement sign-off
- Audit confirmation letters
- Bookkeeping service agreements
ECT Act Compliance Note
Electronic signatures are legally valid for all standard accounting engagement documents under the ECT Act 25 of 2002. SignZA captures the signer's name, email, IP address, timestamp, and consent declaration — creating a court-admissible audit trail for every signed document.
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Free plan: 5 documents per month at R0. Pro plan: 50 documents per month at R99. No USD billing. No credit card required to start.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use an electronic signature for a SARS power of attorney?
Yes. A SARS power of attorney (POA) is a standard commercial document and can be signed electronically under the ECT Act. SignZA's audit trail — capturing the signer's identity, IP address, and timestamp — meets the evidentiary requirements for this document type.
Can I send an engagement letter electronically to a new client?
Yes. Engagement letters are standard commercial agreements and fully valid when signed electronically under South African law. Most accounting bodies including SAICA and SAIPA accept electronically signed engagement letters.
How does SignZA compare to DocuSign for accounting practices?
SignZA is built and priced for South African practices. DocuSign charges in USD (R600–R2,000/month). SignZA starts at R0 (5 docs/month) and R99/month for Pro. There are no international transaction fees and support is South Africa-based.