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Rs.1099 /-
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Rs.98.16 for 12 months*
Digital Signature
A Digital Signature is the equivalent of a physical signature in electronic format, as it establishes the identity of the sender of an electronic document in the Internet. Digital Signatures are used in India for online transactions such as Income Tax E-Filing, Company or LLP Incorporation, Filing Annual Return, E-Tenders, etc., 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 a 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 has increased manifold. Itaxbuddy can help you obtain your Digital Signature hassle-free online. Itaxbuddy is a Registered Partner of SIFY and E-Mudhra.
Digital Signature Process
Digital Signature
Itaxbuddy.com can help obtain Digital Signature in India. Digital Signature can be provided the next day after application submission.
Application Submission
The Digital Signature Applicant must submit the Digital Signature Application along with the relevant documents in hard copy format through courier.
Digital Signature Approval
Once the Digital Signature application is received by Itaxbuddy, the application will be immediately process and Digital Signature will be issued next day.
Courier
Once the Digital Signature USB token is ready, Itaxbuddy can courier the USB token to your address or hold for pickup at one of our Offices.
Class II - 1 Year
Class II Digital Signature along with a USB Token with a validity of one year.
Rs.1099
Class II - 2 Years
Class II Digital Signature along with a USB Token with a validity of two year.
Rs. 1399
Class III - 2 Years
Class III Digital Signature along with a USB Token with a validity of two year.
Rs. 4399
Frequently Ask Questions (FAQs)
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What is Digital Signature?Open or Close
A Digital Signature is the electronic format of a physical signature. It helps to establish the identity and consent of a document sender in the Internet.
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Why is a Digital Signature required?Open or Close
Today most of the regulatory filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Income Tax Department can only be filed online. Therefore, to establish the identity of the document filer and record their consent, a Digital Signature is required. Digital Signatures are required for obtaining Director Identification Number (DIN), Designated Partner Identification Number (DPIN), incorporation a company or LLP and filing of IT Returns.
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Who can obtain a Digital Signature?Open or Close
A Digital Signature can be obtained by any Person (Indian Citizen and Foreign Nationals) and other types of Business Entity (Partnership, LLP, Company, Trust, etc.,)
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What are the documents required for a Digital Signature?Open or Close
To obtain the Digital Signature, the application form for the Digital Signature must be submitted along with a self-attested copy of the applicant's identity proof and address proof.
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How long does it take to obtain a Digital Signature?Open or Close
Digital Signature can be obtained within 1-3 working days of submitting the application in the required format.
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Is physical verification required for issuing Digital Signature?Open or Close
No, physical verification is not required for issuing Digital Signature.
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What is an E-Token?Open or Close
Digital Signatures are issued as Digital Signature Certificates, an electronic file. The Digital Signature Certificates can only be stored in a specific type of secure USB flash drive. These USB flash drives are called E-Tokens.
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How long will my Digital Signature be valid for?Open or Close
Digital Signature Certificates are usually issued with a validity of one or two years. After the end of its validity, the Digital Signature can be renewed.
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What is a Class II Digital Signature?Open or Close
A Class II Type of Digital Signature is used for establishing the identity of the document filer while filing regulatory documents with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Income Tax Department. Class II type of the Digital Signature is the most prevalent Digital Signature as the Income Tax Department now mandates persons with an annual income of more than Rs.5 lakhs to e-file their income tax return.
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What is a Class III Digital Signature?Open or Close
A Class III Digital Signature provides the highest level of assurance pertaining to the identity of the document sender. Class III Digital Signatures are mainly used in E-Auctions and E-Tendering.