Top 20 Uses of Class 3 Digital Signatures for Businesses in India

In today’s digital era, securing electronic transactions is more crucial than ever. A Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) has become an essential tool for businesses in India, providing a higher level of security for online dealings. Whether you are a startup, SME, or large enterprise, understanding the top uses of a Class 3 Digital Signature can help streamline your business operations and ensure compliance with government regulations.

At eFiling Infotech, we specialize in providing digital signature services that cater to businesses of all sizes. Let’s explore the top 20 ways Class 3 Digital Signatures are used in business in India:

1. Income Tax Filing (e-Filing)

One of the most common uses of Class 3 Digital Signatures is for filing income tax returns. Businesses are required to authenticate their returns with a DSC to ensure that the filing is secure and legally valid. Digital signature is mandatory for company who comes under Tax audit

Incometax return efiling on the name of Authrised signatory for Company/Firm or Indivudual

2. GST Returns Filing

For businesses registered under GST, filing GST returns online is mandatory. A Class 3 DSC helps authenticate these returns, ensuring they are filed in compliance with government rules.

to buy for GST related Works Like New Registration to GST return filing

3. Company Incorporation and ROC e-filing (MCA21)

When forming a new company in India, The first Step is to Director need to Create DIN registration and Class 3 Digital Signatures are needed to sign and submit incorporation documents with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

to buy all types of MCA related works Like DIN Registration , MCA compliance e-filing, or any changes in Name or Director addition or removal

4, e-Tender/ e-Procurement/e-Bidding/e-Auction

To submit all types of Online e-tender its required Class3 Digital Signature Some portal required Only Signing and some portal required Signing and Encryption. There is too Confusion to choose right DSC for e-tendering purpose.

that is works in all Over India All types OF tender Portal

5. Trademark and Patent Applications

Businesses need Class 3 Digital Signatures when filing applications for trademarks, patents, or any intellectual property rights with the relevant authorities.

for all types of trademark and patent efiling

6. Application for Government Schemes and Subsidies (Startup INDIA)

Various government schemes and subsidy programs require businesses to apply online. A Class 3 DSC ensures that the application is authentic and verified.

OUR SUGESTION: CLASS 3 ORGNSATION DSC registration startup INDIA and related portal like Seed funding, MSME funding, expemtion in INCOMETAX

7. CERSAI and Banking :

For Regier in CERSAI and Banking works Digital signature ins Mandatory to login

OUR SUGESTION: CLASS 3 ORGNSATION DSC SIGNING AND ENCRYPTION REQUIRED

8. MGNREGA/ Gram panchayat

Digital Signature IS mandotry to acess MG nrega Portal by Gram Panchayat, BDO, to claim fund or update working

Our suggestion: is to go Class3 DSC org Type Signing and Encryption

9. CBSE School

Digital Signature is mandotry to Upload LOCand related application and transction via DSC by CBSE Sschools

OUR SUGESTION: CLASS 3 ORGNSATION DSC SIGNING AND ENCRYPTION REQUIRED (ENCRUPTION MANDOTRY)

10. NSWS:

Digital Signature is Mandatory Required for NSWS portal to register or open Business in multiple state. Many states Gov ask Companies to apply from NSWS websites to approval

OUR SUGESTION: CLASS 3 ORGNSATION DSC SIGNING AND ENCRYPTION REQUIRED

11. e-sanchit

Digital signature is required to upload and submit important documents on e-sacnchit portal e-sanchit is a platform that facilitates paperless processing of documents for imports and exports, and aims to make streamlining the customs clearance process in minimum time

OUR SUGESTION: CLASS 3 INDIVIDUAL DSC SIGNING AND ENCRYPTION REQUIRED

12. DGFT

Digital signature is mandatory FOR IEC Creation/ upgradation To tax exemption required Digital signature on dgft.gov.in portal

Our suggestion: Class3 DGFT IEC BASED DSC Required

13. Electronic Invoicing

With the introduction of e-invoicing for businesses, a Class 3 Digital Signature is necessary for authenticating invoices, ensuring both compliance and security.

OUR SUGESTION: CLASS 3 INDIVIDUAL DSC REQUIRED OR DOCUMENT SIGNER CERTIFICATE

14. Payroll and Employee Documentation

Many businesses use Class 3 DSCs for signing payroll documents, employee contracts, and other HR-related forms securely.

OUR SUGESTION: CLASS 3 INDIVIDUAL DSC REQUIRED

15 Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Filings

Businesses in the financial sector use digital signatures for filing documents with SEBI, ensuring that the filings are compliant with regulations.