Report: Digital contract and agreement management in the Nordics 2025

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Executive Summary

Today’s digital strategies are all about streamlining processes and improving efficiency through integrations and automation. Contract management is no exception.

This report explores how Nordic businesses are transforming their contract management:

• Digital adoption is widespread – Nearly all surveyed companies use digital tools for signing
• Authentication varies by context – 81% of domestic contracts use authenticated digital signatures vs. only 54% of international agreements
• Integration remains a challenge – 40% have no systems connected to their contract management
• Key drivers of adoption – Remote work (51%) and security concerns (50%) lead the transformation
• Future outlook – Companies of all sizes are moving toward fully digital signing and contract management
• Regulatory landscape – eIDAS 2.0 is reshaping cross-border contract compliance
  

The Digital Contract and Agreement Management Trends Survey was conducted online in Finland, Sweden and Norway between late 2024 and early 2025. 

Terhi Tella is Senior Growth Marketing Specialist at Visma Sign. She’s inspired by content and communication that create real value, and always strives to see things from the customer’s perspective.