What is the Uses of Digital Signature Certificate ?

 

Uses of Digital Signature Certificate

Digital signatures are used to meet three important goals of information security: integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation. 

         E-Tendering/E-Procurement/E-Auction

A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is essential for companies and organizations that take part or intend to take part in e-Tendering processes on various Government sites. Besides enabling e-Tendering which is extremely convenient and transparent, a Digital Signature Certificate also ensures greater security in other online transactions.

e-Procurement facilitates, integrates, and streamlines procurement processes. From buyer to supplier and even back. Approved under the Information Technology Act, and with legal status, a Digital Signature Certificate is essential for all e-Procurement processes.

     Digital Signature for IPR (Trademark & Patent)           

Digital Signature is necessary For Rights for Intellectual Property(IP) have been conceptualized so that creators, innovators and explorers can patent their discoveries and inventions. Moreover, the laws governing patents, rights and trademarks ensure that inventors receive financial benefits for what they have created/invented, besides gaining recognition in their field.

                                Digital Signature for Income Tax E-filing

According to a mandate by Government of India, every citizen who needs to file Income Tax Forms, should do so by availing a Digital Signature Certificate. While filing the Income Tax Returns, the DSC must necessarily be put on record by being registered on an e-Filing Application. A Digital Signature Certificate makes it much more faster and easier to digitally file for income tax returns.

                             Digital Signature Certificate for GST-Filling

Digital Signature for GST, DSCs acts as a substitute for the hand-written signature that you can use to file GST easily. For GST enrollment, a Class 3 digital signature certificate for GST filing is needed, with a validity of 1, 2 or 3 years. In addition to signing documents through DSC, the GST portal accepts e-sign as well. This will not only save your precious time but it will also reduce the pressure of standing in long queues as well.

                Digital Signature Certificate for MCA (ROC)

A Digital Signature Certificate helps make light work of various transactions related to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, or Registrar of Companies. In addition to saving time, a Digital Signature Certificate also helps secure data. Read on to know more about the benefits of buying a Digital Signature Certificate.

       Digital Signature DGFT For Foreign Trade

Export and Import Organizations (EXIM organizations) can apply for licenses online which means that they can also file accompanying documents electronically on the DGFT website. Since a Digital Signature Certificate ensures authenticity of the document, DGFT has mandated use of Digital Signature Certificates with all electronic documents uploaded on the DGFT site.