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Aditya Kapoor
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Got DSC at 11 AM, filed SPICe+ by 4 PM the same day. Taxpex is the reason my incorporation didn't slip a week.
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Paperless Aadhaar eKYC · FIPS 140-2 USB token shipped same day.
CCA-licensed CA partner issuance across eMudhra, Sify, Capricorn, NSDL and VSign. Accepted on MCA, GST, IT, EPFO, DGFT and every e-Tender portal. Trusted by 3,500+ directors and CAs.
All-inclusive · USB token + shipping · 30-min Aadhaar eKYC
If any of these describe your business, this service is either mandatory or strongly recommended.
Every director of a Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC or Section 8 needs an active Class 3 DSC for AOC-4, MGT-7, DIR-3 KYC, INC-22, ADT-1 and every MCA V3 filing.
Practising professionals filing GST, IT, TDS returns and MCA forms on behalf of clients — Class 3 DSC is mandatory for e-signing every return.
SPICe+ incorporation, INC-20A commencement, MGT-14 board resolutions — every founding-team milestone requires a DSC from Day 1.
Organisation DSC is mandatory for e-Procurement on CPP Portal, GeM, IRCTC, NTPC, BHEL, ONGC, PWD and state tender portals.
Foreign nationals appointing themselves as directors in Indian Pvt Ltd companies need apostilled-document + video KYC-based DSC issuance.
Document Signer DSC (auto-signing) for accounting firms, banks and NBFCs signing thousands of invoices, offer letters and statements daily.
IP filings on IP India portal, trademark hearings and patent applications all require valid Class 3 DSC of the applicant or authorised agent.
Keep these handy — most clients complete document sharing in under 10 minutes. Upload securely on WhatsApp or via our dashboard.
Every document is stored on encrypted servers, accessible only to your assigned CA.
A modern, fully digital workflow — no office visits, no paperwork chaos.
15-min call — we identify the right DSC class (Individual / Organisation / Document Signer), usage (MCA / GST / IT / DGFT / Tender) and validity period (2 or 3 years).
Paperless eKYC via Aadhaar OTP + 2-minute live video recording (RBI/CCA compliant). For foreign nationals: apostilled passport + remote video session.
DSC is generated and downloaded into a fresh, sealed FIPS 140-2 USB token by our CCA-licensed partner (eMudhra / Sify / Capricorn / NSDL / VSign).
Sealed token couriered to your address within 24–48 hours (or same-day pickup in Delhi NCR). We install drivers, register DSC on MCA/GST/IT portals and run a test signing.
We help sellers, freelancers and D2C brands register GST for the marketplaces they invoice on.
Brand names shown are for illustration of businesses commonly served — no official partnership implied.
A premium experience usually reserved for big firms — at startup-friendly pricing.
From D2C founders in Bengaluru to consultants in Chennai — we deliver digital signature certificate (dsc) with CA supervision across 28 states and 8 UTs.
Channel partners for eMudhra, Sify, Capricorn, NSDL and VSign — best price, fastest TAT, best support for your exact use case.
Aadhaar eKYC ready by 11 AM → DSC in your inbox by 11:30 AM. Token shipped same evening. Fastest DSC issuer in Delhi NCR.
First-time directors? DSC + DIN allotment + DIR-3 KYC in one engagement — saves ₹2,000+ vs buying separately.
We track expiry across every director in your group and ping 60/30/7 days ahead — no more 'DSC expired' during AOC-4.
Apostilled passport, cross-timezone video KYC, international courier to 20+ countries. 100+ foreign DSCs a year, zero failed KYCs.
USB token drivers installed remotely on Windows/Mac/Linux by our tech team — free for life of the DSC.
No hidden charges. USB token, shipping and CA royalty already included.
A CA-authored, plain-English guide to DSC classes, use cases, issuance, USB tokens, renewal and troubleshooting.
A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a cryptographic file — a public-private key pair — issued by a Certifying Authority (CA) licensed by the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) under the Information Technology Act, 2000. It binds an individual's or entity's identity to a signing key, enabling them to digitally sign online forms and PDFs with the same legal validity as a handwritten signature under Section 5 of the IT Act.
In India, CCA-licensed CAs include eMudhra, Sify, Capricorn, NSDL and VSign. Every Class 3 DSC issued in 2026 must be stored inside a FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified cryptographic USB token — the private key never leaves the device, making the DSC virtually impossible to clone or copy.
Historically, DSCs came in Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3. Class 1 (email-only verification) was retired long ago. Class 2 (PAN-database verification) was phased out by CCA effective 1 January 2021. Since then, only Class 3 DSC is issued and accepted across every government portal — MCA, GST, IT, EPFO, DGFT, IRCTC, GeM, e-Procurement, tribunals.
| Class | Status (2026) | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Discontinued | Email OTP |
| Class 2 | Discontinued (Jan 2021) | PAN database |
| Class 3 Individual | Active — MCA/GST/IT | Aadhaar eKYC + Video KYC |
| Class 3 Organisation | Active — tenders/GeM | Board resolution + video KYC |
| Document Signer | Active — bulk signing | Server-based, no USB |
Aadhaar number entered → OTP delivered to Aadhaar-linked mobile → real-time validation. Takes under 5 minutes with a live mobile.
2-minute recorded video where the applicant states their name, DSC purpose and shows the PAN card on camera. RBI/CCA-compliant.
PAN, address, email, mobile and photograph are submitted to the CCA-licensed CA (eMudhra / Sify / Capricorn / NSDL / VSign) via API.
The DSC private-public key pair is generated inside the sealed FIPS 140-2 USB token — the private key never leaves the hardware.
Token is shipped, drivers installed, DSC registered against your PAN on MCA/GST/IT portals and a test signing is done to confirm activation.
CCA guidelines mandate that every Class 3 DSC be stored on a FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified cryptographic USB token — not on a hard disk, pen drive or cloud. Approved brands include ePass2003 (Auto), HYP2003, ProxKey, mToken Cryptoid and Watchdata. Taxpex ships a sealed brand-new token with every DSC — no extra cost.
Foreign directors of Indian Pvt Ltd companies frequently need DSC for SPICe+ incorporation, INC-22 registered office filings and annual MCA compliance. The process is fully remote — no India visit required.
DSC cannot be 'extended' on the same token. Renewal requires a fresh KYC and a fresh USB token — the process is identical to a new issuance and takes the same 30 minutes to 4 hours. If your token is lost or damaged, immediately request revocation with the issuing CA to prevent misuse, then apply for a fresh DSC.
| Scenario | Action | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal (before expiry) | Fresh KYC + fresh token | Same day |
| Renewal (after expiry) | Fresh KYC + fresh token | Same day |
| Lost / damaged token | Revoke old DSC + fresh issuance | 24–48 hours |
| Name / address change | Revoke + fresh issuance | Same day |
| Plan | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Class 3 Individual | 2 years | ₹999 |
| Class 3 Individual | 3 years | ₹1,499 |
| Class 3 Organisation | 2 years | ₹2,999 |
| Foreign National DSC | 2 years | ₹2,999 + apostille |
| Document Signer DSC | 2 years | On request |
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Aadhaar eKYC + video KYC + FIPS 140-2 token shipped same day. From ₹999 for 2-year validity.
Typically 7–12 working days end-to-end including name approval, DSC, SPICe+ and PAN/TAN.
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Chartered Accountant · ICAI Member · 12+ years in Indian tax & compliance