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In 30 secondsSpain's Estatuto de los Trabajadores (Workers' Statute) allows a contract to be made “in writing or verbally”; a written one doesn't have to be on paper.It must be in writing for, among others, temporary contracts of more than four weeks, part-time contracts and seasonal permanent (fijo-discontinuo) contracts.If a contract isn't in writing when it should be, it's presumed to be permanent and full-time.
How to do it
Create the contract as a PDF.Upload it at Sign for free and choose “Someone else”. Add the employee's signature and, with “+ Add person”, the company's.Ask for any missing details: “DNI”, “Address”, Social Security number with “+ Other detail”…Send it. Once both have signed, you have the signed contract with its record.
Official data15.6 millionemployment contracts were registered in Spain in 2025; 6.4 million were permanent.Source: SEPE4 weekslong: beyond that, a temporary contract must be in writing.Source: BOE, Estatuto art. 8.2Is it valid?“The employment contract may be made in writing or verbally.”Estatuto de los Trabajadores, article 8.1 · See the official source
Yes. An electronic signature is valid for employment contracts and for all other staff documents. Remember to report the contract to the public employment services as usual.
Other staff documents you can sign this way
Employee data protection.PPE receipts and receipts for work equipment.Holidays, leave and extensions.Internal policies and codes of conduct.
Do you run a small business or work for yourself?Quotes, contracts and team documents signed from a phone. Free to start; €19 a month with everything included.See MultiDocs for small businesses
Frequently asked questions
Does the employee need a digital certificate?

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      In 30 secondsSpain's Estatuto de los Trabajadores (Workers' Statute) allows a contract to be made “in writing or verbally”; a written one doesn't have to be on paper.It must be in writing for, among others, temporary contracts of more than four weeks, part-time contracts and seasonal permanent (fijo-discontinuo) contracts.If a contract isn't in writing when it should be, it's presumed to be permanent and full-time.
      How to do it
Create the contract as a PDF.Upload it at Sign for free and choose “Someone else”. Add the employee's signature and, with “+ Add person”, the company's.Ask for any missing details: “DNI”, “Address”, Social Security number with “+ Other detail”…Send it. Once both have signed, you have the signed contract with its record.
Official data15.6 millionemployment contracts were registered in Spain in 2025; 6.4 million were permanent.Source: SEPE4 weekslong: beyond that, a temporary contract must be in writing.Source: BOE, Estatuto art. 8.2Is it valid?“The employment contract may be made in writing or verbally.”Estatuto de los Trabajadores, article 8.1 · See the official source
Yes. An electronic signature is valid for employment contracts and for all other staff documents. Remember to report the contract to the public employment services as usual.
Other staff documents you can sign this way
Employee data protection.PPE receipts and receipts for work equipment.Holidays, leave and extensions.Internal policies and codes of conduct.
Do you run a small business or work for yourself?Quotes, contracts and team documents signed from a phone. Free to start; €19 a month with everything included.See MultiDocs for small businesses
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      Does the employee need a digital certificate?

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No. They sign with their finger from the link they receive by email or WhatsApp.

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