ARTICLE · 14 AUGUST 2025

Marshall Islands Introduces Electronic Transactions Bill

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The Marshall Islands is set to modernize its legal framework with the introduction of the Electronic Transactions Act 2025 as a Bill in the Nitijela (Marshall Islands Parliament).

Marshall IslandsCorporate/Commercial Law

The Marshall Islands is set to modernize its legal framework with the introduction of the Electronic Transactions Act 2025 as a Bill in the Nitijela (Marshall Islands Parliament). The Bill aims to facilitate and promote the use of electronic transactions, signatures, and records across public, commercial, and non-commercial sectors.

While the Marshall Islands has already embraced digital methods in specific areas under existing Acts, a comprehensive solution has been needed to cover all other transactions. This Bill will provide that clarity, unifying the digital framework for all individuals and entities.

Existing Frameworks for Electronic Signatures

Before this Bill was introduced, the use of electronic and digital signatures was already accepted in several key areas:

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