DSC for company registration

June 18, 2025 by Team Instabizfilings

What is DSC?

A Digital Signature Certificate is known as DSC.It functions like a real signature, only in electronic form. It guarantees that documents are genuine and secure when they are signed on the Internet.

DSC is required for company registration because MCA, the Government of India, included it in their guidelines.

Why is DSC Required for Company Registration?

All steps for registering a company in India can be completed online today. For all required forms and documents, filers need to use the MCA’s extended e-Filing system only. Proving the correctness of these documents depends on having a Digital Signature.

Key reasons why DSC is required:

Enter the details needed on your forms and sign them before submitting to the MCA.
Allows for the check of who the applicant or director is.
Gives documents the authority of the law.
Stops others from changing essential documents while they are being sent.

Who Needs a DSC for Company Registration?

The registration of a company requires certain individuals to own a Digital Signature Certificate.

Directors
People who have signed up for a Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA)
Specialists such as Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries are part of the process.

Types of DSC for Company Registration

The company registration process requires that you have a Class 3 DSC.

Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate

Highest level of security
Issued to individuals and organisations
Requires physical verification or video KYC
Valid for 1 to 2 years
Used for MCA filings, GST filings, income tax returns, etc.

How to Obtain a DSC?

DSC can be obtained at Authorised Certificate Issuing Centres (CIC) appointed by the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA). Among the most used providers are:

eMudhra
Sify
NSDL
Capricorn
VSign

Steps to Obtain DSC:

Determine the organisation that will give its brand to your certificate.
Either apply by using the online form or download the form to apply offline
Now please send a copy of your ID and a document showing your current address.
Finish the verification process by providing a video or completing the process in person
You should receive a DSC token, either as a USB item or as a download that can be used instead of your actual signature.

Documents Required for DSC

People applying alone such as company directors:

A PAN card is necessary to provide (mandatory)
As authoritative proof of your address, show an Aadhar card or any of these IDs: Passport, Voter ID or Driving License
Passport-size photograph
Use your email ID and mobile number.

To any who have traveling permits (if you do have them):

Passport copy
Certified (notarized/apostilled) proof.
Proof of your citizenship

Cost of DSC

The rates you find are based on who provides them and the amount of time the membership covers. Typically:

1-year DSC: The direct share fee at most brokers is between ₹800 and ₹1,500.
2-year DSC: You should expect to pay between ₹1,200 and ₹2,000 for DSC.
You may be charged additionally for a USB token or when you renew your card.

Validity and Renewal of DSC

Its validity lasts only 1 or 2 years at a time.
You have to reapply before the expiration date to prevent any delays.
Renewing a contract goes through a process much like when applying for the first time.

DSC and Company Registration Process

Both directors and shareholders must submit their application to the DSC program.
A Director Identification Number (DIN) becomes available to anyone who signs documents digitally.
To complete your incorporation, present the SPICe+ form and all merger papers in your name using a DSC.
After you finish and sign, place your forms onto the MCA web portal for processing.
Get your Certificate of Incorporation delivered online.

Benefits of Using DSC in Company Registration

Creating the company was simple and safe.
Lowers the amount of paperwork required and cuts down on physical contact.
I am recognized as a criminal act by the Information Technology Act, 2000.
IT reduces the danger of fake records being made or altered
Helps businesses follow Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and other rules made by government agencies.

Conclusion

A company cannot finish registering in India until they have a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC). As the government moves its services online, DSC supports both legal requirements and adds an extra layer of security to digital submissions. You should apply for your DSC well in advance to ensure your company formation happens smoothly.

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