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. Every day spent chasing a signature is a day the mandate is delayed, the return can't be submitted, or the financial statement can't be finalised. SignZA eliminates that delay.
With SignZA, 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 — at the office, at home, or on the road. You receive the completed document with a full ECT Act 25 of 2002 audit trail immediately. No printing. No scanning. No courier fees. No waiting.
The audit certificate embedded in every signed PDF captures the signer's full name, email address, IP address, timestamp, and an explicit consent declaration. This creates court-admissible evidence of the signing event — exactly what you need if a client later disputes a mandate or SARS queries an authorisation. SignZA's records are retained for 7 years, meeting South African record-keeping requirements for accounting practices.
Small practices on the free plan get 5 documents per month at R0. Growing practices on the Pro plan get 50 documents per month at R99 — billed in rand, with no USD invoicing, no forex exposure, and no credit card required to start.
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. Documents are retained for 7 years in encrypted cloud storage.
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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 (R560–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.
How much does SignZA cost for accountants?
The free plan is R0 per month and includes 5 document signings. The Pro plan is R99 per month (or R890/year, saving 25%) and includes 50 document signings. There is no credit card required for the free plan. All pricing is in South African rand with no USD billing.