What is digital signature certificate ?

A Digital Signature is the equivalent of a physical signature in electronic format, as it establishes the identity of the sender of an electronic document in the Internet. Digital Signatures are used in India for online transactions such as Income Tax E-Filing, Company or LLP Incorporation, Filing Annual Return, E-Tenders, etc., There are three types of Digital Signatures which are classified as Class I, Class II and Class III Class I type of Digital Signatures are only used for securing email communication. Class II are used for Company or LLP Incorporation, IT Return E-Filing, Obtaining DIN or DPIN, and filing other forms with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Income Tax Department And Class III type Digital Signatures are used mainly for E-Tendering and for participating in E-Auctions. Digital Signatures come in the form of a USB E-Token, wherein the Digital Signature Certificate is stored in a USB Drive and can be accessed through a computer to sign documents electronically. With E-Return filing becoming mandatory for Income Tax Assesses whose income exceeds Rs.5 lakhs per annum, the requirement and prevalence of Digital Signatures has increased manifold. Venture-Care helps you to obtain your Digital Signature hassle-free online.