Digital Signature

ABOUT DIGITAL SIGNATURE

What is a Digital Signature?

A Digital Signature is a secure key (USB E-Token) that contains the signature in digital format and is issued for the purpose of validating & verifying a particular person or entity.

Who requires a Digital Signature? 

It is required by individuals & organizations. The key (USB E-Token) is generated to the applicant in a secure medium and is used for signing official documents online

When is Digital Signature required?

Digital Signature is required when a person or an entity requires performing statutory activities online like filing returns or business registrations etc.

Class 1

This class type is used to secure email communications and shall be issued for both business personnel and private individual use

Class 2 

This class type is used for Incorporation of entities, Business Registrations, Income Tax Filing, etc. 

Class 3

This class type is used for participating in E-Tendering or E-Auctions.

PLATFORMS WHERE DSC IS REQUIRED OR MANDATORY

  • Company Incorporation: The Digital Signature Certificate is mandatory if you are incorporating a Public Limited Company, Private Limited Company, Limited Liability Partnership or One Person Company
  • Obtaining Director Identification Number (DIN): Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is mandatory while you are applying for DIN number
  • Ministry of Corporate Affairs (Compliances): If your business's annual turnover exceeds INR 60 Lakhs it is mandatory to verify your returns with Digital Signature Certificate
  • Income Tax: For all the individuals/professionals having an annual gross receipt of More than INR 25 Lakhs and for businesses with annual turnover of INR 1 Crore and above it is mandatory to file income tax with Digital Signature Certificate
  • Goods and Service Tax: If you are a business entity (other than the Sole Proprietorship) it is mandatory to have Digital Signature Certificate for both registrations and verifying GST Returns online
  • Import & Export Code: It is mandatory to have DSC while applying for an import & export code
  • Intelectual Property Rights: Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is required for filing of Intelectual Property Rights like Trademark, Patent etc
  • E-Tendering: A Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is essential for companies and organizations that take part or intend to take part in E-Tendering processes on various Government sites
  • Employee Provident Fund: Employers in India can use Class 2 Gold or Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates for submitting their employee PF transfer claim form online.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR DIGITAL SIGNATURE

  • PAN CARD
  • ADHAAR CARD
  • PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPH

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