Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

Overview

The certificate that makes your filings legally valid online

A Digital Signature Certificate is issued by a licensed Certifying Authority under the IT Act, 2000, and is what makes an electronic filing legally equivalent to a signed paper document. Class 3 is now the only class issued — it's required for MCA company/LLP filings, GST registration for certain entities, income tax returns for companies and audit cases, and e-tendering. Getting one issued depends on clearing the CA's mandatory video verification without errors — that's usually where delays happen.

Right class, right variant

We confirm whether you need signing-only or signing-plus-encryption before applying, so you're not issued the wrong certificate for your filing.

Video verification, done right

We guide you through the CA's mandatory video verification step so it isn't rejected for a document mismatch or a technical issue.

Ready for the same filing it's needed for

Once issued, we help you get the DSC registered and working on the MCA, GST, or income tax portal it's needed for.

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See your estimated tax in seconds

Validity period and pricing depend on the class and tenure you choose — for the right fit for your filing, book a consultation

Tax regime

Annual income (₹)

₹

₹0₹25L₹50L+

Estimated tax payable

₹ 97,500

Effective rate 6.5% · new regime on ₹15,00,000

Taxable income₹ 14,25,000

Tax as per slabs₹ 93,750

Health & education cess (4%)+₹ 3,750

The New Regime saves you ₹ 1,59,900 compared to the Old Regime.

Illustrative estimate for FY 2025-26 — assumes salaried income eligible for the standard deduction, and includes the Section 87A rebate and 4% cess. Surcharge is applied at a flat rate without its own marginal relief. Does not account for other deductions or individual circumstances. Book a consultation for an exact figure.

Simple, from start to finish

How it works

Book a consultation

Tell us what the DSC is for — MCA filing, GST, income tax, or e-tendering — so we recommend the right class and tenure.

Share your documents

Send us your PAN, Aadhaar, and photo, plus authorization letter if it's for an organization.

Complete video verification

We walk you through the Certifying Authority's video verification so it clears on the first attempt.

Receive & register

Your DSC token is issued and we help you register it on the relevant government portal.

Typically same-day to 2 days once video verification is complete

Questions

Frequently asked

01How long is a DSC valid?

You can choose 1, 2, or 3-year validity at the time of application — most businesses opt for 2 years to balance cost against the hassle of renewing.

02Do I need signing-only or signing-plus-encryption?

Signing-only covers most filings — MCA forms, GST, income tax. Encryption is only needed if you're required to submit encrypted documents, such as certain e-tendering portals. We confirm which one applies before applying.

03Who issues a Digital Signature Certificate?

Only Certifying Authorities licensed under the IT Act, 2000 can issue one — providers like eMudhra, Sify, Capricorn, and Protean (formerly NSDL) are the common licensed CAs in India.

04Why do DSC applications get rejected or delayed?

The most common cause is video verification failing — poor lighting, a mismatch between the Aadhaar photo and the applicant, or incomplete organization documents for a company DSC.

05Why book with you instead of applying myself?

Most DSC delays happen at the video verification step, not the paperwork — a rejected verification means starting the wait over again. We prepare your documents correctly upfront and guide you through verification live, so it clears the first time and you're not stuck waiting on a resubmission.

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