DGFT DSC

A DGFT Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a specialized Class 3 signature issued specifically for Indian exporters, importers, and organizations registered with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Under the Foreign Trade Policy of India, the DGFT mandates the use of digital signatures to authenticate all electronic filings on the DGFT portal—including applying for or renewing an Import Export Code (IEC), submitting license applications (like MEIS/SEIS, advance authorization, EPCG), and signing customs documents on ICEGATE. Unlike a standard personal DSC, a DGFT DSC is issued only to organizations (proprietorships, LLPs, companies) and contains the applicant's IEC number embedded within the certificate database, ensuring a secure and verifiable link between the signatory and the business's trade credentials.

Any proprietor, partner, director, or authorized signatory of a business entity holding a valid Import Export Code (IEC) in India is eligible to apply for a DGFT DSC.