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Digital Signature (DSC) Providers in Bangalore Welcome to TaxadvisorIndia, one of a leading digital signature agency in Bangalore. Now you can buy Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) online/offline in Bangalore, Karnataka. We are committed to provide Digital Signature in shortest possible time through our dedicated office for Digital Signature in Bangalore. A Digital Signature (DSC) is the…

Digital Signature (DSC) Providers in Bangalore

Welcome to TaxadvisorIndia, one of a leading digital signature agency in Bangalore. Now you can buy Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) online/offline in Bangalore, Karnataka. We are committed to provide Digital Signature in shortest possible time through our dedicated office for Digital Signature in Bangalore.

A Digital Signature (DSC) is the equivalent of a physical signature in electronic format. Digital Signatures are used in India for various online transactions such as Income Tax E-Filing, Company or LLP Incorporation, Filing Annual Return, E-Tenders, etc. Digital Signature (DSC) is done by TaxadvisorIndia.

There are three types of Digital Signatures, Class I, Class II and Class III Digital Signature.

Class I type of Digital Signatures are only used for securing email communication.

Class II type of Digital Signatures are used for Company or LLP Incorporation, IT Return E-Filing, Obtaining DIN or DPIN, and filing other forms with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Income Tax Department.

Class III type Digital Signatures are used mainly for E-Tendering and for participating in E-Auctions. Digital Signatures come in the form of a USB E-Token, wherein the Digital Signature Certificate is stored in USB Drive and can be accessed through a computer to sign documents electronically.

With E-Return filing becoming mandatory for Income Tax Assesses with an income of over Rs.5 lakhs per annum the requirement and prevalence of Digital Signatures have increased manifold.

A digital signature and the system of using the digital signature shall:

  • enable unique identification of the person in whose name the signature is given;
  • enable determination of the time when the signature is given;
  • link the digital signature to data in such a manner as to preclude the possibility of changing the data or the meaning thereof undetectable after the signature is given.

Documents required for Digital Signature (DSC):

  • Passport size photograph
  • Pan card copy
  • Copy of Aadhaar card/ Voter identity Card

Other services offered: Service Tax registration, Professional Tax registration, Trademark registration, Copyright registration, etc.

Contact us to help you obtain your Digital Signature hassle-free online.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a Digital Signature?

Digital Signature is a physical signature in an electronic format.

Who can obtain a Digital Signature?

A Digital Signature can be obtained by any person (Indian Citizen and Foreign Nationals) and any type of business entity (Partnership, LLP, Company, Trust, and others).

How long does it take to obtain a Digital Signature?

A Digital signature can be obtained within 1-3 working days from the date of submitting the application along with the required Documents.

Is physical verification required before issuing Digital Signatures?

No, physical verification is not required for issuing a Digital Signature.

What are the documents required to register DSC?

To obtain a Digital Signature, an application form for the Digital Signature must be submitted along with a self-attested copy of the applicant’s identity proof and address proof and also along with the photograph of the applicant.

Where can I use Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)?

For sending and receiving digitally signed and encrypted emails/ documents.

For carrying out secure web-based transactions.

In e-Tendering, e-Procurement, for Registrar of Companies e-filing, Income Tax for e-filing income tax returns and also in many other applications.

For signing documents like MS Word, MS Excel, and PDFs.

What type of Digital Signature Certificate is required for e-Tendering, e-Procurement, Trademark / Patent filing?

Class 3 Company/Organization User certificate is required for e-Tendering, e-Procurement, Trademark / Patent filing. Class 3 is the highest type of Digital Signature Certificate. It can be issued for 1 years or 2 years. After the valid period, the user has to renew class 3 digital signature certificates.

What type of Digital Signature Certificate is required for Income Tax filing, ROC and MCA filing?

Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate is required for Income Tax filing, ROC and MCA filing. Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate can be issued for 1 year or 2 years. After the valid period, the user has to renew class 2 digital signature certificates. Class 2 Digital Signature certificate can be issued to individual /organization.

What type of Digital Signature Certificate is required for Importers-Exporters?

Class 3 DGFT Digital Signature Certificate is required for DGFT website to communicate. DGFT Digital Signature is valid for 1 years or 2 years. The User can save time and money by using DGFT Digital Signature Certificate.

Why does a digital signature certificate have a limited validity period?

Digital signature certificates have an explicit start date and an explicit expiration date. Most applications check the validity period of a certificate when the digital certificate is used. The signature certificate expiration date is also used for managing the certificate revocation list (CRL). A certificate is removed from the revocation list when its natural expiration date arrives. As such, generally the shorter the certificate validity period, the shorter the CRL.

What type of Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is to be obtained for e-Filing on the MCA Portal?

DSC of Class 2 and Class 3 category issued by a licensed Certifying Authority (CA) needs to be obtained for e-filing on the MCA Portal.

Can a person have two digital signatures say one for official use and the other one for personal use?

Yes.

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