Authority letter to use Digital Signature Certificate - DSC

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Authority letter to use Digital Signature Certificate - DSC 

DSC authority letter for CA office

As regulatory requirements grow in complexity, consultants, tax consultants, and auditors, are increasingly tasked with handling sensitive filings and legal documents on behalf of their clients. For these task Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) have become essential. However, using a client’s DSC without formal authorization can lead to legal complications. A properly drafted authorization letter is not just a formality; it’s a necessity for consultants to protect both themselves and their clients.

Consultants should always obtain formal authorization before using their client’s DSC on any return, statements, documents and agreements. 

Sample Authorization Letter to use DSC

Here’s a sample letter that consultants can present to their clients for authorization:

To,
ABC & Associates,
Chartered Accountants,
Mumbai

Subject: Authorization to Obtain and/or Use Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

With reference to the above subject, I, Manesh ZZZ XXA, S/o ZZZ XXA, Director of ASH LIMITED, hereby irrevocably authorize M/s ABC & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai to obtain and/or use, wherever required, my Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)/E-sign in accordance with this letter.

The Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) / E-sign may be required to verify, sign, and authenticate various documents, returns, and forms under various laws, including, but not limited to, the Companies Act, 2013, the Income Tax Act, 1961, the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, the respective State Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, Intellectual Property Laws, etc.

Accordingly, I hereby irrevocably authorize M/s ABC & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, to obtain and/or use, wherever required, my Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)/E-sign in my individual capacity and/or as Director of ASH LIMITED, as and when required, and the same will be binding on me at all times. This letter of authorization will remain valid until specifically and prospectively revoked by me in writing.

Thanking you.
Yours faithfully,

 

_____________

Manesh ZZZ XXA
Director
ASH LIMITED


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