El Salvador - eCommerceEl Salvador-eCommerce
The Government of El Salvador continues to use the internet to convey information, promote commerce, reduce bureaucracy, and improve services to the public. For example: some import/export documents can now be processed electronically through a system administered by Customs and the Ministry of Agriculture, trade data and economic indicators can be downloaded from the Central Bank, taxes can be paid via the internet and companies can register their supply and demand of products and services.
The most current data from the International Telecommunication Union shows internet penetration of 38%, an increase of 78% from 2015. Penetration of wi-fi networks is also increasing and therefore access to internet in places like restaurants, malls, and schools is more common.
The Electronic Signature law was passed in 2015, which facilitates business and commerce through internet-based transactions. Per the legislation, the certified electronic signature is equivalent to an ink signature. As of now the law has not yet entered into force and electronic signatures are still not widely used. The Ministry of Economy (MINEC) is the coordinating entity for the Electronic Signature Unit which regulates service providers that produce and store electronic certificates. MINEC is working with other government entities to provide a framework and the database of information that will be necessary to make electronic signatures viable. The process is complex and ties into the modernization of the National Statistics System. Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.
The most current data from the International Telecommunication Union shows internet penetration of 38%, an increase of 78% from 2015. Penetration of wi-fi networks is also increasing and therefore access to internet in places like restaurants, malls, and schools is more common.
The Electronic Signature law was passed in 2015, which facilitates business and commerce through internet-based transactions. Per the legislation, the certified electronic signature is equivalent to an ink signature. As of now the law has not yet entered into force and electronic signatures are still not widely used. The Ministry of Economy (MINEC) is the coordinating entity for the Electronic Signature Unit which regulates service providers that produce and store electronic certificates. MINEC is working with other government entities to provide a framework and the database of information that will be necessary to make electronic signatures viable. The process is complex and ties into the modernization of the National Statistics System. Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.