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DGFT Digital Signature Certificate

Import-export compliance runs entirely on the DGFT portal β€” and that requires its own specifically encoded DSC. We handle the full application so your IEC filings, licences and shipping documentation are ready to sign.

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DGFT Portal Ready Import-Export Compliant 1–2 Working Days
Applicant Details Verified
Video Verification Done
DGFT Encoding Applied
DGFT-Ready Token Delivered!
Quick Overview

Understand It in 30 Seconds

What is a DGFT DSC?

A Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate specifically encoded for use on the Directorate General of Foreign Trade portal β€” required to sign IEC applications, licence requests and other DGFT filings.

Why is it different from a regular DSC?

The DGFT portal requires a DSC with specific organisational encoding recognised by its system β€” a standard MCA or income tax DSC will not authenticate correctly on DGFT without this specific issuance.

Who needs it?

Any business engaged in import or export activity β€” applying for or amending an Import Export Code, filing licence applications, or managing shipping bill and export incentive documentation online.

Key Benefits

Why a DGFT-Specific DSC Matters

IEC Application & Amendment

Sign your Import Export Code applications and modifications correctly.

Full DGFT Portal Access

Licence applications, scheme benefits and other DGFT services made accessible.

Correctly Encoded

Avoids the authentication failures that occur with a non-DGFT-specific DSC.

Faster Trade Compliance

Digital signing speeds up licence and scheme applications significantly.

Export Incentive Access

Required for claiming benefits under various export promotion schemes.

Quick, One-Time Setup

Issued once and used across all your ongoing DGFT portal interactions.

Eligibility

Who Needs a DGFT DSC?

Importers & Exporters

Businesses actively engaged in cross-border trade of goods or services.

New IEC Applicants

First-time Import Export Code applicants filing through the DGFT portal.

IEC Modification Cases

Existing IEC holders updating business or bank details.

Export Scheme Beneficiaries

Businesses claiming benefits under RoDTEP, EPCG and similar schemes.

A regular Class 3 DSC will not authenticate correctly on the DGFT portal β€” the DGFT-specific encoding is essential, not optional.
Documents Required

Keep These Ready

PAN Card
of the applicant or business entity
Aadhaar Card
linked to an active mobile number
Passport-Size Photograph
recent, for the application
IEC Certificate
existing Import Export Code, if already allotted
Business Registration Proof
incorporation certificate or firm registration
Active Mobile & Email
for OTP and verification
Authorisation Letter
for organisational DSC issuance
Video Verification
live identity confirmation call
How It Works

DGFT DSC Issuance in 4 Simple Steps

Typical timeline: 1–2 working days from application to token dispatch

01

Application Initiation

We prepare your DSC application with DGFT-specific encoding requirements.

02

Document Submission

Identity, business and IEC details submitted to the Certifying Authority.

03

Video Verification

A brief live video call confirms your identity as per CCA norms.

04

Token Issuance

The DGFT-encoded DSC is issued and the token delivered to you.

Why Allied Business

Registration, Minus the Headache

Experienced Professionals

Chartered Accountants & Company Secretaries handle your filing.

Transparent Pricing

One fixed fee agreed upfront β€” no hidden charges, ever.

Fast Processing

Same-day document processing and proactive follow-ups.

Expert Support

A dedicated expert answers your questions at every step.

End-to-End Assistance

From application to post-registration compliance calendar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No β€” the DGFT portal requires a DSC with its own specific organisational encoding; a standard DSC issued for other purposes will typically fail authentication there.

Yes β€” the Import Export Code application itself is filed and signed online through the DGFT portal, requiring a valid DGFT-compatible DSC.

Typically 1–2 working days from a complete application, following the same video-verification process as a standard Class 3 DSC.

Usually issued for 1, 2 or 3 years, same as standard DSCs β€” timely renewal is needed to maintain uninterrupted access to the DGFT portal.

No β€” one DGFT DSC per authorised individual can typically be used across the IEC(s) they are authorised to manage, depending on portal linkage.

The DGFT-specific encoding is purpose-built for that portal; for MCA, GST and income tax filings, a standard Class 3 DSC is the appropriate certificate β€” many clients hold both.

The application cannot be signed or submitted until renewed β€” we track expiry proactively for retained clients to avoid disrupting time-sensitive trade filings.

Yes β€” it is issued to the individual authorised to sign on the company's behalf on the DGFT portal, backed by the appropriate authorisation letter.

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The correctly encoded DSC your import-export filings actually need.

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