Class 3 DSC
Digital signature certificates from licensed certifying authorities.
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Business Setup & Registrations
Digital Signatures and DIN
FinAura arranges Class 3 digital signature certificates for everyone who signs filings, director identification numbers for new directors, and registers the signatures on the MCA, income-tax, GST and EPFO portals where they are used. We also track expiry dates so filings are never held up by a lapsed signature.
- Certification through associate practising CAs and CSs
- Bangalore and across India
- One team from set-up to compliance
What is covered
What We Handle
Every signature and number your filings depend on.
DIN
Director identification numbers for new directors.
Portal registration
DSCs registered on MCA, income tax, GST and EPFO portals.
Renewals
Expiry dates tracked and certificates renewed.
Director KYC
Director KYC, now due once every three years and whenever contact details change, kept on the calendar.
Foreign directors
DSCs and DINs for directors based abroad.
How the month runs
How It Works
Verify, issue, register, maintain.
Step 1
Verify
- Identity
- Video verification
- Documents
Step 2
Issue
- DSC issued
- Token set up
- DIN if needed
Step 3
Register
- MCA
- Income tax
- GST and EPFO
Step 4
Maintain
- Expiry tracked
- Renewal
- KYC
Your part
What We Need From You
- 01PAN and Aadhaar of each signatory
- 02Photo and contact details
- 03Passport and address proof for foreign nationals
Our part
What You Get
- Class 3 DSCs
- DINs for new directors
- Signatures registered on each portal
- Renewal reminders
A common question
What is the difference between a DSC and a DIN?
A DSC is a digital signature used to sign filings online. A DIN is a unique number given to a person who is or will be a director.
A new director usually needs both: the DSC to sign, and the DIN to be appointed.
See ROC complianceRegisteredOn every portal
DINTo be a director
DSCTo sign filings
Who it is for
Who Needs DSCs and DINs
New directors
DSC and DIN before appointment.
Partners and signatories
DSCs for LLP and tax filings.
Foreign directors
Signatures and numbers from abroad.
Companies with expiring DSCs
Renewals before filings are due.
The rules, in plain English
What the Law Says
Information Technology Act, 2000
Digital signatures
Electronic filings are signed with digital signature certificates issued by licensed certifying authorities.
Official source: meity.gov.inCompanies Act, 2013
Sections 152 to 154
A person must have a director identification number before being appointed as a director.
Official source: mca.gov.inThis is general information, not advice for your situation; we confirm what applies to you before any work starts.
Questions we get asked
DSC and DIN Questions, Answered
Who issues digital signature certificates?
Certifying authorities licensed under the Information Technology Act, after verifying the applicant's identity.
How is a DIN obtained?
For the first directors of a new company, through the incorporation form. For later appointments, through a separate application to the MCA.
How long is a DSC valid?
For the period chosen when it is issued; it must be renewed before it expires.
Can a foreign director get a DSC?
Yes, with passport and address documents, verified as the certifying authority requires.
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