Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

Some Important Usage of Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

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Utilization of Digital Signature Certificates in Business Operations

Incorporating a Company For the incorporation of entities like Public Limited Companies, Private Limited Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, or One Person Companies, Directors and Designated Partners are required to possess a Class II Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
ROC Compliance Directors and Designated Partners must sign all ROC forms digitally, necessitating the use of Class II DSC.
Income Tax Procedures Company entities are obligated to upload Income Tax Returns (ITR) using the digital signature of the authorized signatory, requiring a Class II DSC.
Certifications for Income Tax Forms Chartered Accountants are mandated to certify various income tax forms online using digital signatures, requiring a Class II DSC.Certifications in ROC Forms by Professionals Professionals like Chartered Accountants (CA), Cost and Management Accountants (CMA), and Company Secretaries (CS) are required to certify specific forms to be filed with ROC using digital signatures, necessitating a Class II DSC.
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Compliance GST registration and filing of returns, including monthly, quarterly, or yearly, necessitate the attachment of the digital signature of the authorized signatory, Director, Partner, or Owner, requiring a Class II DSC.
Import & Export Code Application A digital signature certificate is mandatory while applying for an import and export code, requiring a Class II DSC.
Employee Provident Fund (EPF) & Employee State Insurance (ESI) Employers can register for EPF and ESI and file returns using their digital signature, necessitating a Class II DSC.
E-Tendering or E-Auction Participation Companies and organizations participating in or intending to participate in E-Tendering or E-Auction processes on government platforms must possess a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).