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What is Digital Signature Certificate?

All you need to know

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is the electronic equivalent of a physical signature, used to verify the identity of the sender when signing electronic documents online. It is stored in a USB E-Token, which allows users to electronically sign documents via their computer. There are three types of Digital Signatures: Class I, Class II, and Class III.

Who Needs a Digital Signature Certificate under MCA21?

  • Under the MCA21 system, all authorized signatories of a company, as well as professionals who sign manual documents and returns filed with the ROC, are required to obtain a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). This includes:

    • Directors
    • Chartered Accountants (CA) / Auditors
    • Company Secretaries (whether in practice or employed)
    • Bank Officials (for Registration and Satisfaction of Charges)
    • Other Authorized Signatories

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My File Tax is a team of highly qualified professionals, including Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Lawyers, and Business Administrators. We are your one-stop destination for obtaining a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). In addition, we offer services such as startup advisory, secretarial compliance, PAN/TAN application, DIN allotment, GST registration, trademark registration, GST/Income tax return filing, and more.

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₹ 1999/-

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All about Digital Signature Certificate

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Class II Digital Signatures are used for Income Tax E-Filing, Company, OPC and LLP Incorporation, Annual Return Filing & GST. Class II Digital Signatures are required to file documents electronically with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GST and Income Tax Department.

Class III Digital Signatures provide the highest level of security and are used for E-Auctions and E-Tendering. All government entities usually require Class III Digital Signatures for the tendering process. This certificate will be issued to individuals as well as organizations.

Digital Signatures usually come with a validity of 1 or 2 years. Digital Signatures must be renewed before expiry. DSC is issued in a pen drive like a token. A subscriber should be well aware of its certificate validity to avoid probable business loss due to expired certificate.

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FAQs On Return filings under GST

A Digital Signature is an electronic form of a signature that is used to authenticate the identity of the sender and ensure the integrity of the document. It serves as proof that the document has been signed by the sender and has not been altered.

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is an electronic certificate that serves as proof of the identity of an individual or entity. It is used to sign documents electronically and is issued by Certifying Authorities under the guidelines of the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA), Government of India.

A Digital Signature is the encrypted signature used to authenticate and secure documents electronically. A Digital Certificate is an electronic document that certifies the ownership of a public key and is issued by a Certifying Authority. A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a combination of the two, which contains the user's information, their public key, and the details about the Certifying Authority that issued the certificate.

Yes, a Digital Signature is legally valid in India under the Information Technology Act, 2000. It is recognized as equivalent to a handwritten signature and holds the same legal weight in courts.

Yes, a document signed with a valid Digital Signature is considered legally binding and can be used as valid evidence in a court of law.

The usage of Digital Signatures in India has increased due to the growing need for secure and efficient online transactions, government initiatives promoting digitalization, and the shift towards paperless processes in various sectors such as taxation, finance, and business.

No, each Digital Signature is unique to the individual or entity it is issued to. It is designed to securely authenticate the identity of the signer, and duplication is not possible.

While a Digital Signature is highly secure and difficult to forge, there is still a small risk if the private key is compromised. However, strong encryption algorithms and secure storage methods significantly reduce the risk of forgery.

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