Signature Planet (A Venture by Pagaria Advisory Private Limited) is a License Registration Authority of Sify SafeScrypt, A Certifying Authority (CA) under the Controller of Certifying Authorities. We are ISO 9001 : 2008 certified organization by JAS – ANZ (Joint Accreditation System of Australia & New Zealand, backed by expertise from the Information System Security Professionals, and Robust Technology to enhance the customer EXPERIENCE , EASE and SECURITY.
Digital Signature Certificate is a type of Cryptographic System to safeguard information falling into wrong hands. It tends to solve problems of Authentication, Privacy / Confidentiality, Integrity and Non repudiation. The Information Act 2000, India accorded legal recognition to transactions carried out by the means of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and filing of documents electronically. Further it required authentication of documents by a digital signature certificate by a Valid Certifying Authority.
Signature Planet through its Online Portal offers Digital Signatures under the CA Sify SafeScrypt for the Subscribers who intend to file the Income Tax Return, Filing of Documents with Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Tendering and DGFT Filings with a Digital Signature Certificate. Signature Planet offers Digital Signature of all Class (Class 2 & Class 3) which is as per the guidelines issued by the CCA (Controllers of Certifying Authorities). We have solutions to further enhance the Digital Signature Security and providing Storage Devices. Signature Planet also offers Franchisee / LRA’ Ship / Distributorship opportunities to issuing digital Signature Certificates. With the Enhanced and Efficient systems we ensure Certificate issuance on 24 x 7 x 365 basis thereby facilitating improved services by our Partners. We offer completely white Labeled Digital Signature Issuance Systems for our Partners for their Branding.
Millions of users are affected by Cybercrime and identity Thefts as per the Norton Security Report. We at signature planet constantly thrive to focus on consumer Data Security. We have implemented best Technology and systems to ensure complete privacy of Digital Signature Certificate of the Subscriber.
Further we have developed process by which the Private Key (Digital Signature Certificate) of the Subscriber is not compromised thereby attaining the core objectives of Authentication, Privacy, confidentiality and Non Repudiation. Signature Planet ensures to provide the same security level to its business partners as well with a specially designed, dedicated Digital signature management Portal
At the first instance, we give utmost Importance to the Customer Security and Privacy. We strive to inculcate all the measures to attain the Privacy of Digital Signature Certificate. Our systems allow subscribers to generate their Keys Pair and download the Private Key (DSC). The very next which lies to Security, is the Value & Knowledge addition to the Customers. We at Signature Planet truly believe to spread the light of knowledge and help our customers to understand the cause and the Effect Relationship. Our Specially tailored FAQ, Video Tutorials, Knowledge Bank serves our Purpose.
A Class 2A digital Signature Certificate now helps you to file your Income Tax Returns and Filing of E Forms with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Class 2A Digital Signature Certificates are Issued only to Individuals. File your Income Tax Return Hassle Free. No need to send Hand Signed Return acknowledgement copies to CPC Bangalore. Further E Filing of Income Tax Returns is mandatory for all assessee under the Income Tax Act who are liable to audit u/s 44AB (Turnover/Sales/ Gross receipts of Business Exceeding 1 Crore and 25 Lakhs in case of Professionals.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) 21 – E Governance Project required all documents to be filed by the corporates electronically by authenticating with a Digital Signature Certificate of Class 2 or above Category
- E Filing of Income Tax Return – www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in
- Filing of E Forms with Ministry of Corporate Affairs – www.mca.gov.in
- Signing Form 16 / 16A – TRACES - www.tdscpc..gov.in
- Signing of PDF Documents
- Signing E Mails
All Documents to be Self Attested.
Class 2B Digital Signature Certificate ensures convenient and enhanced Security in Filing E Tenders. A digital Signature Certificates authenticates the identity of the person filing the Tender Information. An organization needs to obtain a class 2B digital signature certificate in the name of the authorized representative to submit the Bids and tender documents online. Class 2B Digital Signature Certificate are issued only to authorized Individuals of the an Organisation.
A signing Certificate ensures that the message is not tampered in transit and also verifies the identity of the person filing the Tender. An Encryption certificate encrypts the data in a cipher text so that only the intended Person can read the message.
(Class 2B signatures are not valid on all the Tendering Site. The acceptance on all Tendering Sites is not assured. Majority of the Tendering sites prescribe Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate. Applicant is requested to apply before checking on the Tendering Website)
- E Tendering
- E Procurement
- E Bidding
Note: Authorization or Letter or employment is not required in case applicant himself is a Partner, Director or Proprietor or Authorized Signatory.
In Case of employee of any organization applying for Class 2B Certificate then the Director or Partner or Proprietor or Authorized Signatory has to Sign with Stamp on “Section – 4 Authorization” of the application Form. SEPARATE LETER OF EMPLOYMENT OR AUTHORITY LETTER IS NOT REQUIRED. PAN Card or any Signature Verification Proof of the Authorized signatory in Section 4 should also be attached to the Form
All the Documents should be self attested by the applicant and Attested by the Director, Proprietor, Partner or Authorized Signatory of the Organisation with Stamp & Seal of the organization
Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate ensures convenient and enhanced Security in Filing E Tenders. A digital Signature Certificates authenticates the identity of the person filing the Tender Information. A Class 3 Digital signature Certificate provides highest Level of assurance in the RCAI (Root Certifying Authority of India) hierarchy setup under the Controller of Certifying Authority.
Class 3A individual Certificates are issued only to individuals based on rigorous identity validation process. Further File your Patents, Trademarks & IPR documents securely on www.ipindia.nic.in
- Patents, Trademarks Filings (www.ipcinida.nic.in)
- E Tendering
- E Procurement
- E Bidding
- E Mail Signing
- PDF Signing
(All Documents to be Self Attested)
Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate ensures convenient and enhanced Security in Filing E Tenders. A digital Signature Certificates authenticates the identity of the person filing the Tender Information. A Class 3 Digital signature Certificate provides highest Level of assurance in the RCAI (Root Certifying Authority of India) hierarchy setup under the Controller of Certifying Authority. An organization needs to obtain a class 3B digital signature certificate in the name of the authorized representative to submit the Bids and tender documents online. . Class 3B Digital Signature Certificate is issued only to authorize Individuals of an Organisation.
A signing Certificate ensures that the message is not tampered in transit and also verifies the identity of the person filing the Tender. An Encryption certificate encrypts the data in a cipher text so that only the intended Person can read the message.
- E Tendering
- E Procurement (Certain Site Require Encryption Certificates)
- E Bidding
- E Mail Signing
- PDF Signing
Note: Authorization or Letter or employment is not required in case applicant himself is a Partner, Director or Proprietor or Authorized Signatory.
In Case of employee of any organization applying for Class 2B Certificate then the Director or Partner or Proprietor or Authorized Signatory has to Sign with Stamp on “Section – 4 Authorization” of the application Form. SEPARATE LETER OF EMPLOYMENT OR AUTHORITY LETTER IS NOT REQUIRED. PAN Card or any Signature Verification Proof of the Authorized signatory in Section 4 should also be attached to the Form
All the Documents should be self attested by the applicant and Attested by the Director, Proprietor, Partner or Authorized Signatory of the Organisation with Stamp & Seal of the organization
SafeEXIM, a solution developed exclusively for the Exporter-Importer community in India to enable them to interact and transact with the DGFT online with security and confidence on the DGFT Portal (www.dgft.gov.in). SafeEXIM uses advanced cryptographic technologies including Digital Certificates and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to bring one of the first-of-its-kind solutions to the Indian Market.
With the Safe Exim DGFT Digital Signature Certificate, the Importer & Exporters get 50% waiver in the License Fee. It Reduces the Time around by DGFT to issue licenses. A digitally signed application ensures Non Repudiation, this brining trust and confidence in the entire online Transaction.
SafeEXIM can be used only by an Exporter or Importer registered with the DGFT. It is not open to any third party. Any person from the EXIM organization who is authorized to transact with DGFT on behalf of the organization or sign any documents that need to be submitted to the DGFT can use SafeEXIM.
- DGFT Portal www.dgft.gov.in
Note: Authorization or Letter or employment is not required in case applicant himself is a Partner, Director or Proprietor or Authorized Signatory.
In Case of employee of any organization applying for Class 2B Certificate then the Director or Partner or Proprietor or Authorized Signatory has to Sign with Stamp on “Section – 4 Authorization” of the application Form. SEPARATE LETER OF EMPLOYMENT OR AUTHORITY LETTER IS NOT REQUIRED. PAN Card or any Signature Verification Proof of the Authorized signatory in Section 4 should also be attached to the Form
All the Documents should be self attested by the applicant and Attested by the Director, Proprietor, Partner or Authorized Signatory of the Organisation with Stamp & Seal of the organization
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1 : Digital Signature being intangible products and is processed after declaration and proofs submitted by the applicant, in no case the order shall be cancelled.
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Non Issuance of Certificate within 7 Days
Non Availability of products
3 : In case an Amount paid towards purchase of any class of digital signature and the applicant has also purchased cryptographic token with the signature:
If the customer wishes to cancel the order, No Refund shall be granted for either the Signature or the token
If the customer wishes to buy signature of any other class with token , the earlier signature shall be revoked, a new signature shall be issued at the prices displayed however the customer need not pay the price of token again provided the token is not processed for shipping.
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A digital signature (standard electronic signature) takes the concept of traditional paper-based signing and turns it into an electronic "fingerprint.” This "fingerprint,” or coded message, is unique to both the document and the signer and binds both of them together. It is essentially required to prove your identity in an electronic transaction.
In case of Hard copy signing, the message binds the owner of the message, but not so incase of digital world. E mails can the spoofed or manual signature on scanned copies can be duplicated, so a digital signature is used to achieve the properties of a manual signature. It establisher Authenticity (Establishing the identity of the Person who has signed it), Integrity (That the documents is unchanged after Signing it), Non repudiation (That the person who has signed cannot deny it later).
The Information Technology act has accorded authentication of electronic document by the means of digital signature issued by a licensed Certifying Authority under the Controller of Certifying Authority, Ministry of IT, India.
A certifying authority is a body entrusted to issue, revoke, and renew Digital Signature Certificate. The digital signature certificate of the applicant is signed by the CA. Under Sec 24, of the Information Technology Act 2000 a Certifying Authority means a Person who has been granted license to issue Digital Signature Certificates. A list of Valid CA in India can be traced at https://cca.gov.in/cca/?q=licensed_ca.html.
A digital Signature Can be used for
- Securing mail by signing and Encrypting the Same
- Signing PDF, Word, Excel Files
- Filing Income Tax Return
- Filing E Forms with the Ministry of Corporate affairs
- Submit of E Tenders , Bids.
You can apply for Digital Signature on www.signatureplanet.com. Signature Planet is a Valid Licensed Registration Authority of SafeScrypt, CA in India.
Following Class of Signature are legally valid and used generally
- Class 2 Digital Signature: Here the identity of the person is verified against a trusted and pre verified database.
- Class 3 Digital Signature: This provides highest level of assurance as the certificate applicant has to prove his identity in front of the Registration Authority.
Yes you have to submit documents as per the digital Signature Class. Please refer the Product section for complete set of Documents required for obtaining Different classes of Signature.
A digital Signature can be revoked if the Digital Signature private key has been compromised, the subscriber details are changed, or change in relationship with the employer. For details on revocation you can contact support@signatureplanet.com
A digital signature private has to be stored securely; you can do the same by
- Protecting the private key with good password
- Storing the digital signature in Crypto Tokens/USB Based Smart Cards or Tokens
- Protect computer from unauthorized access
You should apply for Revocation of the certificate and apply for new one.
You have to take backup of your digital signature in pfx or p12 format. If you have even deleted the backup file, then you have to apply for revocation and obtain a new digital signature.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is mandatory for all assessee who are liable for audit u/s 44 AB of the Income Tax and all the Corporate assessee. Further Professionals like chartered Accountants who have to file audit reports & Certification on the Portal are required to obtain a Digital Signature Certificate. In case of other assessee’s DSC is not mandatory.
The Person who verifies and Signs the Return has to obtain the DSC. For Instance the Following Person are required to obtain.
DSC is only issued to Real Individual Person. They cannot be issued to artificial persons like company, HUF, Partnership Firms. So the Directors, Partners, Karta have to obtain DSC in their individual Names.
DSC should be PAN Encrypted of Class 2 or Class 3, Issued by Valid Certifying Authorities (CA) like SafeScrypt, (n) Code, TCS, E Mudhra under the CCA (Controller of Certifying Authority). For a Complete List of all CA, Please visit Here
In PAN encrypted DSC, the PAN Number of the person obtaining the DSC is encrypted which is matched with the credentials while registration of DSC on the Income Tax portal. It is necessary that the person submits his PAN Card photocopy while procuring the Digital Signature Certificate.
The Person who verifies and Signs the return has to get his PAN encrypted in the DSC. In no Case company’s, Partnership’s, HUF’s PAN number is encrypted in the DSC. Suppose Mr. A want to file return of the Company XYZ Ltd in which he is a director. Now Mr. A has to obtain a DSC in his Name which shall be PAN encrypted. This means Mr.A should submit his PAN Card for Obtaining DSC.
No, you can use the same DSC for filing the returns of the Partnership Firm, Company. Suppose Mr. A is Partner in ABC Associates, Director in XYZ Ltd, Karta in ABC HUF and he also wants to file his own Individual Return. In this Case Mr. A is only required to take DSC in his Individual name and he can file the return of all entity with the same DSC.
DSC used on the Income Tax Portal should be in .pfx or .p12 file format. DSC in USB tokens is also equally valid.
You need to Create you account with the Income Tax Portal (https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/). For registration please refer here . Also Refer the FAQ on the Same. Once you are successfully registered you have to register your DSC with the Portal. You cannot Sign and Submit the Returns unless you have registered you DSC.
The assessee has can register his DSC at the time of Registration or Post Login into his Portal. Profile Settings → Register Digital Signature Certificate. Once DSC is registered, taxpayer has to use the same DSC while uploading the Income Tax Return.
First Verify that you have put the PAN Number of the Person who is signing the Return and it is entered correctly. If the same is ensured, then you may have to check the DSC with the DSC provider and verify the PAN. If the PAN in the DSC is incorrect, you may have to get the same Revoked and obtain a Fresh DSC.
DSC is valid for the Period of 1 or 2 Year as the case may be at the time of obtaining the DSC. You cannot use the DSC after its validity period. You have to get your DSC renewed after the expiry. In this case you will again get a new .pfx or .p12 file containing you DSC. You have to use the New File for filing the Return. The old file is now redundant and is of no use.
Please use Internet Explorer (6 or above) preferably for Filing the Income Tax Return. Perform the following Steps Tools →Internet Option → Security → reset the setting to medium high, close and Tools → Internet Options → Security → Sites → add https://*.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in to TRUSTED SITES and reopen the Internet Explorer. OR Create a folder called 'fake path' in your C drive and store the XML in the folder. On BROWSE, select this file and upload.
This may be due to reason like you DSC is revoked or it is not of the Required Class (Class 2 or Class 3).
Please refer the Procedure Here.
MCA Prescribes Class -2 DSC for Filing. However PAN encrypted DSC is not mandatory for MCA filings. You can use the same DSC for Income Tax Filings only if it is PAN encrypted.
MCA 21 Services requires submitting the Forms electronically Via E Forms. A Digital Signature certificate is used to verify and authenticate the E Form
A Director / Manager / Practising Professional like Chartered Accountants / Company Secretary are required to obtain DSC for Filing E forms
Class 2A Digital Signature is required for Directors which is obtained in his individual name. If a person is director in more than one company, the same DSC can be used for filing documents for every company.
Before Using the DSC and uploading the Form, It is mandatory to register the DSC on the MCA Portal (Role check). Every Director/ Designated Partners / Manager/ Professionals have to update their DSC against the Director Identification Number (DIN) or Membership Number in case of Professionals. Please follow the Link for registration https://mca.gov.in/MCA21/Rolecheck.html
Yes, in case you have renewed you DSC you have to perform the role check on the MCA portal again with the Renewed DSC
You have to enable the Option “Always Run on this Site”
You have to enter the details exactly the same what you had filled at the time of obtaining the DIN.
You can solve this problem by following these two Steps
- Add MCA -2 1 Portal to you trusted Sites
a. Open Internet Explorer
b. Choose Tools -> Internet Options
c. Click on Security Tab and Select Trusted Sites
d. Click on Sites Button
e. Enter the URL of the Site https://www.*.mca.gov.in in the box add this website to the Zone & click on add Button
- Turn off Pop Up Blocker for MCA Site
a. Open Internet Explorer
b. Choose Tools -> Internet Options -> Privacy Tab
c. Un tick Turn On Pop Up Blocker
Probably you have not Updated Java Run Time Environment and Java Development Update Kit. These two components are essential for smooth Filing. You can update the same from Downloads Section ->PC Prerequisites
This problem could be due to following reason:
- You have probable entered the Wrong DPIN of the Authorized signatory
- You have not done the Role Check of the DSC. Refer the above FAQ for Role Check
No, PAN encrypted DSC is not mandatory for MCA filings. However you cannot use the same for Filing Returns on Income Tax Website if the DSC is not PAN encrypted
Yes, you can use the same DSC on the MCA Portal
A digital Signature is required to authenticate your bids and documents while you participate in E Tendering.
A digital signature of Class 3 is required to perform E Tendering. However few sites may work on Class 2 Digital Signature as well. Further E Tenders also requires the Data to be encrypted, so you will require an encryption certificate as well. Class 3 DSC are issued after rigorous verification process
E tendering Transactions are high value transaction. The E Tendering sites required data to the encrypted so that it can be read only by the intended recipient. A signing certificate merely authenticates your identity but doesn’t protect the data privacy.
Class 3A – Individual DSC is required for the same. For Complete Set of Documents and application forms, you may refer the Downloads section
You need to obtain Class 3B DSC which has the Organisation name along with the name of the Individual. You need to have proper authorization Letter from the Authorized Signatory of the Business to Obtain a Class 3B DSC.
You have to apply for revocation of DSC
No, you need to obtain separate DSC for every organization. A class 3B DSC should be obtained for the same
Please make sure you have configured the browser as per the requirement of the respective E Tendering Website. Once you are done with the same, please restart the browser and try again
E Tendering Portals are relaying parties in a PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) which rely on the certificates issued by the Certifying authorities. In case you have purchased a new DSC, you may some not be able to see the same for 24 hours. Please wait till that time for DSC registration.
Connect your USB token which contains your DSC or Right click on the pfx file if you have the soft copy. Now open the Internet Explorer -> Tools -> Internet Option -> Certificates -> double click on your Certificate Click on Details Under the Field name you can Find Serial Number
Connect your USB token which contains your DSC or Right click on the pfx file if you have the soft copy. Now open the Internet Explorer -> Tools -> Internet Option -> Certificates -> double click on your Certificate Click on Details
Check for Key Usage Field (3rd Last Option)
Digital Signature; Non Repudiation Indicates SIGNING Certificate
While
Key encipherment indicates ENCRYPTION Certificate
Connect your USB token which contains your DSC or Right click on the pfx file if you have the soft copy. Now open the Internet Explorer -> Tools -> Internet Option -> Certificates -> Select your Certificate -> Click on Export -> Next -> No, Don’t Export the Private Key -> Select the 1st Option DER encoded Binary X.509(.cer) -> Next -> Browse the Location and Enter the File name to be saved -> You Public key is Exported successfully
DGFT stands for Director General of Foreign Trade who issue licenses to business IEC (Importer Exporter Code) for performing Cross Border Transaction
A digital Signature helps the Importer and Exporter to file Licenses application, Approval of application done online, Speedy processing of Transaction
You need to buy a Safe Exim Certificate issued by SafeScrypt only to organizations and Individuals having Valid IEC registration.
Please refer the same under the downloads Section
An E Token is a smart card based USB device which is used for the Storage of you DSC.
An E Tokens securely store your DSC with Strong passwords. Further it provides mobility to your DSC when you have to perform signing on multiple computers. You digital signature is Vulnerable to key Compromise if many users access the same machine on which you sign the documents with you DSC. However the same can be avoided with the help of an E Token
Yes, you can use your DSC without an E Tokens
You have not probably installed the E Token Drivers. Kindly install the same from the Downloads section.
Ensure that you have properly installed the Token Drivers. Now Connect your USB token which contains your DSC -> open the Internet Explorer -> Tools -> Internet Option -> Certificates -> if you can see your Certificate, then your DSC is imported Properly
Please refer the Steps in the attached File for Alladin E Token / Auto Pass 1000 or refer our Video Tutorials.
