What is a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES)?
Antwort
A Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) is the most secure form of digital signature and is legally equivalent to a handwritten signature in both the European Union and Switzerland. It is based on a qualified digital certificate issued by a recognised certification authority, following a formal identity verification of the signatory. In Switzerland, the QES is expressly deemed equivalent to a handwritten signature pursuant to Art. 14 para. 2bis CO. It may therefore be used to sign any contract, deed or document for which the law requires written form.
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Is the Communication Generator free to use?
Yes. The Communication Generator is free to use.
Does every shareholder or member qualify as a beneficial owner?
No. The fact that a company requests information from a shareholder or member does not automatically mean that this person is a beneficial owner. Indirect structures, acting in concert and other means of control may also be relevant.
Does the Communication Generator identify the beneficial owners?
No. The generator supports communication and information gathering. The actual assessment of who qualifies as a beneficial owner and who must be reported to the transparency register takes place afterwards. Konsento’s Transparency Register Reporting Assistant can be used for this assessment.