eIDAS & Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES): Trust and Legal Validity in the Digital Age
What is eIDAS?
eIDAS (Electronic Identification, Authentication and Trust Services) is an EU regulation (Regulation (EU) No 910/2014) that provides a standardized framework for electronic identification and trust services across the European Union.
Its main goal is to ensure that electronic transactions are secure, trustworthy, and legally recognized in all EU member states — whether you’re signing a contract, issuing an invoice, or accessing public services.
eIDAS regulates:
- Electronic Signatures
- Electronic Seals
- Timestamps
- Electronic Registered Delivery Services
- Website Authentication
What is a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES)?
A Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) is the highest level of electronic signature defined under the eIDAS regulation.
It is:
This means a QES is not just a digital mark — it’s a cryptographically secure, identity-verified signature backed by strict regulatory oversight.
Where is QES Required?
Key Benefits of QES
- ✅ Full legal validity under EU law
- 🔐 Advanced cryptographic protection of signature data
- 📄 Tamper-proof and verifiable electronic documents
- 🌍 Cross-border recognition across the EU and EEA
- 🏫 Accepted by public administrations for official procedures
eIDAS-Compliant Workflows at Eaglessoft
At Eaglessoft, we integrate qualified electronic signatures seamlessly into our document exchange and compliance solutions:
E-Invoicing Compliance
ERP Integration
Audit & Traceability
Who Issues Qualified Certificates?
Only Qualified Trust Service Providers (QTSPs) accredited under eIDAS can issue certificates for QES.Eaglessoft works with multiple QTSPs to ensure flexibility and country-specific compliance.
Where is QES Required?
In many countries, QES is mandatory for:
- E-invoicing in specific public sector processes
- Certain legal contracts
- Tax authority submissions
- Court-related documents
- B2B workflows in regulated industries (e.g. healthcare, finance)
Future of eIDAS: eIDAS 2.0 & the European Digital Identity Wallet
With eIDAS 2.0, the European Commission is introducing the EU Digital Identity Wallet, allowing all citizens and businesses to store and share verified identity attributes — including QES credentials — securely across borders.
This will further standardize and simplify secure digital interactions, with stronger privacy and user control.
Need Help With eIDAS Compliance?
Eaglessoft provides secure and fully integrated tools to help you sign, verify, and exchange documents across borders — with full compliance under eIDAS and national frameworks.
Contact
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