Digital Signature Certificate Types
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CLASS III SIGNING DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE
A Class 3 signing certificate, or Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), is the highest level of digital signature certificate in India, providing the highest level of security and assurance for digital transactions and is used for various purposes.
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CLASS III SIGNING + ENCRYPTION DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE
A Class 3 digital signature certificate (DSC) with both signing and encryption capabilities (a “combo” or signing + encryption certificate) is the highest level of digital signature in India, providing the highest security and trust for digital transactions, particularly for e-tendering, e-procurement, and other sensitive applications.
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CLASS III DGFT DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE
A Class 3 DGFT Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a specific type of Class 3 DSC required for online transactions and communication with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in India, used for activities like filing licenses and returns.
An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate, now often referred to as
TLS (Transport Layer Security) certificate, is a digital certificate that authenticates a
website’s identity and enables encrypted communication between a web server and a
web browser, ensuring secure data transmission.
Types of Companies
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PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY
A private limited company, also known as Pvt Ltd company, is an organisation that limits the owners liability and restricts the ability to transfer its shares. The maximum number of shareholders is 50. A private limited company is registered under the Companies Act 2013.
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ONE PERSON PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY (OPC)
A One Person Company (OPC), introduced under the Companies Act 2013, allows a single individual to establish a company, offering limited liability and a separate legal entity, while retaining full control over the business.
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NIDHI COMPANY
Nidhi companies are a type of non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India, recognized under Section 406 of the Companies Act, 2013, that focus on borrowing and lending money among their members, fostering thrift and savings within a community.
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PARTNERSHIP FIRM
A partnership firm is a business owned by two or more people who agree to share profits and losses. A simple structure for starting a business together.
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PROPRIETORSHIP FIRM
A proprietorship firm, also known as a sole proprietorship, is a business owned and operated by a single person, where the owner is personally liable for all business debts and obligations.
A trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of
one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Trademarks are protected by
intellectual property rights.
Copyright is a legal right that protects the original works of an author. It
gives the owner the exclusive right to copy, distribute, and perform the work.
A patent summary is a concise overview of a patent’s key information,
including the invention’s nature, purpose, and potential benefits, often used to quickly
understand a patent’s core concepts.
GST (Goods and Services Tax) is a unified tax system in India that
subsumes multiple indirect taxes. It is levied on goods and services, ensuring a
seamless tax structure for businesses and consumers. How is the GST beneficial? GST
reduces cascading taxes, improves transparency, and simplifies the tax system.
The Udyam Registration Certificate is an e-certificate
issued by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) to recognize and
classify businesses as MSMEs, streamlining the registration process and providing
access to benefits and opportunities.
A PSARA (Private Security Agencies Regulation Act)
license is a mandatory authorization for operating a private security agency in India,
ensuring compliance with government regulations and promoting professionalism in
the security industry.
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is an online platform for
the procurement of goods and services by the Government of India. It was launched in
August 2016 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
n India, employers of establishments with 20 or more employees are
required to register with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and
contribute 12% of an employee’s basic salary and dearness allowance to the
Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), with a portion going to the Employee Pension
Scheme (EPS).
The Employees’ State Insurance Scheme is an integrated measure
of Social Insurance embodied in the Employees’ State Insurance Act and it is designed
to accomplish the task of protecting ’employees’ as defined in the Employees’ State
Insurance Act, 1948 against the impact of incidences of sickness, maternity
eTendering, or electronic tendering, is a digital process for
conducting procurement, using online platforms to solicit bids and evaluate suppliers,
streamlining the entire process from tender publication to contract award.
