Firme

What Firme does

Firme is a Santiago, Chile-based electronic signature and online notary platform founded in 2020. It offers a cloud-based service that provides legally valid digital signatures and document notarization under Chilean Law 19.799, with five modular products: Simple Electronic Signature (from $800 CLP/document), Advanced Electronic Signature (from $1,900 CLP/document), Digital Document Certification (from $22,000 CLP/document), Online Authorizations (from $30,000 CLP/authorization), and a Developer API (from $50,000 CLP/month). The technology stack includes a REST API with OAuth 2.0 and API-key authentication, official SDKs in Python, PHP, Node.js, and Java, real-time webhooks, a free sandbox environment, and per-signer digital certificates with audit trails and timestamping. The platform is hosted on AWS and integrates with Chilean government identity (Clave Única), certification authorities (E-Cert), and HR systems (Buk, Talana), with RPA-based automation for the Dirección del Trabajo (DT) and Previred portals.

The company operates three distinct go-to-market motions: a self-serve product-led motion via doc.firme.app for SMBs and individuals using transparent per-document pricing with no monthly commitment; a sales-led enterprise motion targeting real estate firms, staffing agencies, legal studios, banks, and retailers with custom pricing and dedicated account executives; and an API-first motion for developers and platforms embedding Firme into their own products. Across the three motions, Firme has accumulated 150+ clients, 3,000+ signers, and 1,000+ notarized documents, with notable customers including Manpower Chile (2,000+ digital termination agreements), Capital Inteligente, Siete Cumbres, Chile Sotheby's International Realty, Houm, and Briones Sanchez Santelices. Firme is privately held with 12 employees, no disclosed funding, and operates exclusively within Chile.

Name

Firme

Legal name

Firme

Website

https://firme.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Firme is a Chilean electronic signature and online notary platform offering legally valid digital signatures under Ley 19.799. It serves real estate, staffing, legal, financial, and retail verticals in Chile via per-document pricing, enterprise contracts, and a developer REST API.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Signature Software

NAICS

Offices of Notaries (541120), Title Abstract and Settlement Offices (541191)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

E-Signature & Digital Transaction Management (DTM) (HDAEAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Notary & Signing Agent Services (Remote/Onsite) (BPAJAOAF)

Keywords

• Electronic signature platform
• Digital notarization services
• Document signing software
• Online notary API
• Legal document management

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Per-Document Electronic Signature Fees: Customers pay per document signed, with no monthly subscription. Tiered pricing with volume discounts (up to 15% discount for high document volume). Products include Simple Electronic Signature ($800/document), Advanced Electronic Signature ($1,900/document), Document Certification ($22,000/document), and Online Authorization ($30,000/authorization).
2. API Subscription: Monthly subscription plan for developers and platforms integrating Firme's API. Priced from $50,000/month based on document volume, includes REST API access, SDKs, webhooks, sandbox, technical support, and 99.9% SLA for enterprise tier.
3. Enterprise/Custom Volume Plans: Custom pricing for high-volume enterprise customers in retail, staffing, and financial sectors. Volume-based pricing with annual subscriptions and dedicated support. Plans tailored to specific industry needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Firme provides a 100% online electronic signature and digital notarization platform that enables individuals and businesses in Chile to sign and certify legal documents with full validity under Chilean Law 19.799. The platform offers five core products: simple electronic signature, advanced (notary-equivalent) electronic signature, digital document certification, online authorizations, and a developer REST API with SDKs for embedding signing capabilities into third-party platforms. Pricing is per-document with no monthly commitment, plus subscription-based API and enterprise plans.

Product overview

Firme is an online electronic signature and digital notarization platform for the Chilean market. The offering consists of five distinct products with a modular, per-document pricing model: (1) Firma Electrónica Simple ($800/document) for basic commercial and rental contracts; (2) Firma Electrónica Avanzada ($1,900/document) providing notarial-equivalent digital certification for public deeds, powers of attorney, and tax documents; (3) Certificación de Documentos Digital ($22,000/document) for certifying document authenticity with full traceability; (4) Autorizaciones Online ($30,000/authorization) for generating powers of attorney and parental permissions without visiting a notary; and (5) API Desarrolladores ($50,000/month) enabling developers to embed signature capabilities into third-party platforms via REST API with SDKs in Python, PHP, Node.js, and Java. Volume discounts of up to 15% are available for higher document quantities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Firma Electrónica Simple Online document signing with legal validity under Chilean Law 19.799, designed for commercial contracts, rental agreements, and general labor documents that do not require notarial certification. Priced from $800 CLP per document with unlimited signers, automatic email notifications, and money-back support guarantee.
• Firma Electrónica Avanzada Digital signature with certification equivalent to signing before a notary public, providing the highest security and full legal validity under Law 19.799. Includes a unique digital certificate per signer for notarized documents such as public deeds, powers of attorney, and tax documents. Priced from $1,900 CLP per document with priority support and legal advice included.
• Certificación de Documentos Digital Service that validates and certifies the authenticity of electronic documents with full legal validity in Chile. Provides complete traceability, secure cloud storage, and immediate delivery for certified copies, legal backups, and corporate documents. Priced from $22,000 CLP per certified document.
• Autorizaciones Online Online notarization service for generating limited powers of attorney and parental permissions 100% digitally. Documents have legal validity in Chile with official recognition and immediate delivery in digital and PDF format, including QR verification codes. Priced from $30,000 CLP per authorization.
• API Desarrolladores REST API for integrating electronic signature capabilities into any web or mobile platform. Includes official SDKs in Python, PHP, Node.js, and Java; webhooks for real-time notifications; free sandbox for testing; OAuth 2.0 and API key authentication. Typical implementation takes 2-5 days. Priced from $50,000 CLP per month with 99.9% uptime SLA for enterprise tier.

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Clave ÚnicacoreTechnology or IntegrationClave Única is Chile's government-issued digital identity system. Firme integrates with Clave Única for identity verification of signers, enabling compliant digital signature under Chilean law. Required for advanced electronic signatures and certain legal documents.
• E-CertcoreTechnology or IntegrationE-Cert is a Chilean digital certification authority. Firme uses E-Cert digital certificates to provide advanced electronic signatures with legal equivalence to notarized signatures under Ley 19.799.
• BukcoreTechnology or IntegrationBuk is a Chilean HR software platform. Firme integrates with Buk to synchronize employee data and automate the finiquito (termination agreement) signing workflow for staffing agencies and enterprises.
• TalanacoreTechnology or IntegrationTalana is a Chilean HR and payroll management platform. Firme integrates with Talana to synchronize collaborator data and automate digital document signing, particularly finiquitos for temporary staffing agencies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DocuSign: Global e-signature and Digital Transaction Management leader with an active presence in Chile. Directly comparable on core electronic-signature technology and target customers (legal, real estate, financial, HR), but competes with Firme from a multinational platform with broader portfolio rather than from Chilean legal specialization.
• Adobe Sign (Adobe Acrobat Sign): Adobe's enterprise e-signature product, embedded in Acrobat and Document Cloud. Overlaps with Firme's DTM and API offerings and targets the same enterprise verticals (legal, financial, staffing), but operates as a feature inside Adobe's broader document platform rather than as a Chilean-law-specialized service.

Direct peers

• SignWell: Pure-play electronic signature SaaS with API, document templates, and pay-as-you-go pricing. Closely matches Firme's pay-per-document model and developer/API offering, and competes for the same SMB and integration-driven workloads.
• SignRequest: European-headquartered e-signature platform with API and SMB-friendly tiers. Overlaps with Firme on developer-led integration and small-business signing flows, and represents the kind of international competitor that can pressure a single-country player.
• PandaDoc: Document workflow and e-signature platform with API, templates, and per-seat plans. Comparable to Firme on SMB and mid-market electronic signature workflows, with overlapping use cases in HR onboarding/offboarding and contract management.
• eSign (e-Sign): Standalone electronic signature provider with API and developer integrations. Comparable to Firme on pay-per-document pricing, embedded signing, and SMB/self-serve customer base.
• Dropbox Sign (HelloSign): Standalone e-signature platform with API, templates, and SMB-friendly pricing — a very direct match to Firme's product-led and API-first motions. Targets the same small-business and developer/embedded use cases globally and competes for the same Chilean enterprise RFPs.

Regional players

• Lleida.net: Spanish e-signature and certified electronic communications provider expanding in LATAM. Comparable on certified electronic signature and notary-equivalent services, and a potential regional peer if it pushes into Chile or competes for cross-border enterprise customers.
• Notaría Online (firma online notarial): Chilean online notary and digital signature service operating in the same domestic market as Firme. Directly comparable on remote notarization for powers of attorney, authorizations, and certified documents under Chilean law.

Others

• E-Cert Chile: Chilean digital-certification authority that issues the underlying certificates Firme relies on for advanced electronic signatures. Not a direct competitor but a critical ecosystem/infrastructure partner — also a potential upstream risk if E-Cert's role changes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/firme

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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