After the Electronic Transactions Ordinance come into operation since 7 April 2000, all Government bureaux and departments are obliged to accept electronic records and electronic signatures for submissions that are required under the law, unless an exemption is in place for the particular legislative provision involved.

You may make reference to the Central Register in "Digital 21" web site to check for the format, manner and procedure for making electronic submission to the Government under Law and the designated Government email addresses for receiving electronic submissions.

More information on the Ordinance can be found in the homepage of Commerce, Industry and Technology Bureau.