For the authentication of users on the GST portal, there are three options, viz. Digital Signature Certificate, Electronic Signature, and Electronic Verification Code.
Electronic SignatureElectronic signatures, as the term suggests, are online signatures that can be used by Aadhaar card holder to sign documents electronically. Registered mobile number will receive a one-time password when the documents are electronically signed on the GSTportal. Electronic Verification CodeElectronic Verification Codes are used to authenticate the user’s identity on the GST portal through the generation of a one-time password. The one-time password will be sent through email or SMS to the email ID and registered mobile number of the user. A valid Aadhaar card is mandatory along with a registered mobile number for those who wish to avail Electronic Verification Code Digital Signature CertificateA Digital Signature for gst is a digital version of paper or physical certificates. This certificate may be presented online as proof of an individual’s identity. It can also be used to gain access to services or information online as well as to sign documents electronically. The main purpose of a Digital Signature Certificate, or DSC, as it is known in its abbreviated form, is to establish the identity of an individual at the time of filing documents electronically. It is the digital version of an individual’s regular handwritten signature. When it comes to the enrolment of companies, limited liability partnerships (LLPs), international companies, and foreign limited liability partnerships (FLLPs), the enrolment application will have to be signed electronically using DSC. Who can use DSC?The following is a table which contains the constitution and the individual/s from the constitution who can sign using DSC: How to Obtain DSC?Any certifying authority within the country can provide individuals with a DSC. To obtain a DSC, individuals will have to fill in the relevant application form and attach to it the supporting documents as required. A fee will also have to be paid to obtain a DSC. DSCs can be granted by certifying authorities as they have a license under Section 24 of the Indian IT-Act, 2000. Class 2 or Class 3 certificates can be obtained from any of the following authorities:
Prior to registration of the DSC on the GST portal, individuals will have to install a utility app called emSigner. To download the utility, individuals will have to visit the Register DSC page. All private limited companies, public limited companies, foreign companies, unlimited companies, public sector undertakings, limited liability partnerships and foreign limited liability partnerships will have to obtain DSC. For new registrations of DSC on the GST portal, the following procedure must be followed:
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