Based on usage the Digital Signature can be categorized into 3 broad categories which are as under : Class 2 – This is generally used for filing documents Income Tax Registrar of Companies and VAT. Class 3 – This is required for e-tendering which is a procurement process that is conducted online. Some of the areas it helps in include: • Supplier registration/expression of interest • Contract download • Submission of bid document • Evaluation of tenders (May or may not involve e-auctions) DGFT DSC - DGFT Digital Certification facility offered by us finds extensive usage among Exporters & Importers. Operated under Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) it is a solution developed for Exporter-Importer community in India that enable them to interact as well as transact with DGFT online with security and confidence. Digital Signature Certificate that is specially designed for Indian Exporters or Importers that enables digital signing of online License applications Benefits of using Safe EXIM: • Cost Savings • DGFT has extended attractive monetary incentives for Safe EXIM users • DGFT charges only 50% of application fee for applications that are digitally signed using Safe EXIM • Reduced turnaround time by DGFT for license issuance • Convenience & Security • Logon to DGFT portal using Safe EXIM is far more secure than using user ID / Password based system • Making impossible Impersonation of client's or their organization online • Confidentiality of the transaction assured • Integrity of information submitted online no longer in doubt • Fraud minimized as the data cannot be tampered with • Digitally signed applications that ensure non-repudiation thus bringing trust as well as confidence into entire online experience • Usage of Safe EXIM reduces paperwork considerably for user thus bringing down associated costs |
3. WHO NEEDS A DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE ? |
Under MCA21 Every person who is required to sign manual documents and returns filed with ROC is required to obtain a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). Accordingly following have to obtain Digital Signature Certificate: 1. Directors 2. Auditors 3. Company Secretary - Whether in practice or in job. 4. Bank Officials - for Registration and Satisfaction of Charges 5. Other Authorized Signatories. |
4. Why USB e-token? A Digital Signature certificate (DSC) is kept in internet explorer of computer system (PC) but keeping DSC on your computer system has following draw backs :- |
a) It can be misused by anyone who is having access to your computer system. b) DSC is lost if computer system is formatted or internet explorer is changed. Accordingly safe and proper method is to keep DSC on e-token a small USB port devise which is password protected. The said e-token is a small hardware device and can be plugged to USB port of any system to digitally sign the documents and when not in use can be kept in safe custody. |
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