What is DSC(Digital Signature Certificate)?
A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is an encrypted electronic signature that unequivocally represents a person’s identity in the digital realm. The DSC is issued to individuals by a certifying agency officially appointed by the Controller of Certification Agencies (CCA). To file various government forms online, such as GST returns, company annual returns, income tax returns, and other statutory forms, individuals are required to obtain a Class 3 DSC. Similarly, companies registering on the MCA portal and filing returns or attaching necessary documents are mandated to include the relevant persons’ DSCs for validation. Easypaytax simplifies the process of obtaining the appropriate DSC for all your compliance needs.
Documents for Proprietorship Firm
- Applicant PAN card/Aadhar card with the number mentioned in the order.
- Bank statement/GSTR 3B filing copy not older than 3 months.
Documents for Partnership Firm
- Applicant PAN card/Aadhar card with the number mentioned in the order.
- Authorized signatory letter.
- Partnership deed.
- Authorizing Person’s Sign ID proof.
- Bank statement/GSTR 3B filing copy not older than 3 months.
Corporate Entities
- Applicant PAN card/Aadhar card with the number mentioned in the order.
- Authorized signatory letter/Board resolution.
- MCA Signatory List.
- Authorizing Person’s Sign ID proof.
LLP
- Applicant PAN card/Aadhar card with the number mentioned in the order.
- Authorized signatory letter.
- Partnership deed.
- Authorizing Person’s Sign ID proof.
- Bank statement/GSTR 3B filing copy not older than 3 months.
Documents for AOP
- Applicant PAN card/Aadhar card with the number mentioned in the order.
- Authorized signatory letter.
- Signatory list.
- Authorizing Person’s Sign ID proof.
- Bank statement/GSTR 3B filing copy not older than 3 months.
Documents for NGO/Trust
- Applicant PAN card/Aadhar card with the number mentioned in the order.
- Authorized signatory letter.
- Signatory list.
- Authorizing Person’s Sign ID proof.
- Bank statement/GSTR 3B filing copy not older than 3 months.
Easypaytax ensures all required documentation is accurately prepared and submitted for DSC issuance with GST verification.
Documents for Proprietorship Firm
- Applicant PAN card/Aadhar card with the number mentioned in the order.
- Organization bank statement.
- Organization registration copy.
Documents for Partnership Firm
- Applicant PAN card/Aadhar card with the number mentioned in the order.
- Authorized signatory letter.
- Organization bank statement.
- Organization registration copy.
- Organization PAN card.
Corporate Entities
- Applicant PAN card/Aadhar card with the number mentioned in the order.
- Authorized signatory letter/Board resolution.
- Organization bank statement.
- Certificate of incorporation.
- Organization PAN card.
- MCA signatory list.
- Authorizing person’s sign ID proof.
LLP
- Applicant PAN card/Aadhar card with the number mentioned in the order.
- Authorized signatory letter/Board resolution.
- Organization bank statement.
- Certificate of incorporation.
- Organization PAN card.
- MCA signatory list.
- Authorizing person’s sign ID proof.
Documents for AOP
- Applicant PAN card/Aadhar card with the number mentioned in the order.
- Authorized signatory letter/Board resolution.
- Organization bank statement.
- Organization registration copy.
- Organization PAN card.
- Signatory member list.
Documents for NGO/Trust
- Applicant PAN card/Aadhar card with the number mentioned in the order.
- Authorized signatory letter/Board resolution.
- Organization bank statement.
- Organization registration copy.
- Organization PAN card.
- Signatory member list.
- Authorizing person’s sign ID proof.
Easypaytax simplifies the documentation process for DSC issuance without GST verification across various entity types.
Classes of Digital Signature Certificate
There are three types of Digital Signature certificates issued by the certifying authorities:
Class 1 DSC
Class 1 DSC is issued primarily to individual subscribers and is used to confirm that the user’s name and email contact details, as clearly defined in the subject, align within the trusted database of the certifying authority. This class provides a basic level of assurance for identity verification.
Class 2 DSC
Class 2 DSC was previously issued to the directors and signatory authorities of companies for e-filing with the Registrar of Companies (ROC). Class 2 digital signatures were mandatory for individuals who had to sign manual documents while filing returns with the ROC. However, with effect from January 1, 2021, the Controller of Certifying Authority (CCA) has mandated the discontinuation of Class 2 DSC. Moving forward, Class 3 DSC will be issued in place of Class 2 DSC, as Easypaytax now exclusively facilitates.
Class 3 DSC
A Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate is the highest level of assurance for digital identity, issued to the directors or authorized signatories of companies, various professionals, and other entities for securely signing documents digitally. Importantly, vendors who wish to participate in online tenders, especially e-tendering, must possess a Class 3 DSC. Easypaytax strongly recommends and provides comprehensive assistance for obtaining Class 3 DSC due to its widespread acceptance and enhanced security features for a multitude of online transactions and legal requirements.