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DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) is the legally valid electronic version of a signature, issued under the IT Act, 2000 by a CCA-licensed Certifying Authority. In 2026, only Class 3 DSCs are issued, valid for 1–3 years, and mandatory for MCA/ROC, GST, and income tax filings is costing roughly ₹800–₹2,000 depending on the provider and validity.

The MCA Draft Incorporation Rules 2026 propose consolidating several company filing forms into E-CHNG and E-CON. They also propose OPC relaxations, a higher DIN allotment limit, OTP-based director consent and simpler incorporation procedures. As of August 2026, the rules are still in draft, so companies must continue using the existing MCA forms.

GST registration is mandatory for eligible businesses and individuals under Indian GST law. The process is completed online through the GST portal by submitting business, PAN, Aadhaar and other required details. Once approved, the applicant receives a unique GSTIN that can be used for GST compliance and invoicing.

Rule 14A allows eligible small businesses to obtain GST registration within three working days. Understand its eligibility conditions, application process, tax-liability limit, required documents and withdrawal procedure.

Three compliance deadlines can pass within your first 45 days of incorporation. Here's every filing, form, and due date for Indian companies in 2026 — with penalties.

MCA has extended the CCFS-2026 deadline for the second time, now until 15 September 2026. Find out what has changed under General Circular No. 04/2026, how much you can save, and what happens if you miss this window. Don’t miss this opportunity to reduce your filing costs instead of paying the full amount.