Who Needs NRI DSC
Which Overseas Indians & Foreign Nationals Need Indian DSC?
If you have any legal, business or financial connection to India, you likely need an Indian DSC
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Foreign Directors of Indian Companies
All foreign nationals who are directors of Indian companies must have a Class 3 DSC for signing MCA forms, DIR-3 KYC, annual returns and statutory filings. Mandatory under Companies Act 2013.
MCA21 · ROC · DIN Portal
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NRI Filing Indian Income Tax
NRIs with Indian income — rental, dividends, capital gains — who need to file ITR, submit Form 15CA/CB, or respond to tax notices must sign using DSC on Income Tax portal.
Income Tax Portal · e-Filing
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NRI Participating in Indian Tenders
Overseas companies and NRIs bidding in Indian government tenders, GeM portal, PSU contracts and defence procurement must have Class 3 DSC for bid document signing.
GeM · CPPP · NIC · PSU Portals
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Overseas Importers & Exporters
Foreign companies importing or exporting with India need DSC for ICEGATE customs portal, Bill of Entry, Shipping Bill and DGFT IE Code applications.
ICEGATE · DGFT · Customs
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Incorporating Indian Company from Abroad
Foreign promoters starting a new Indian company must sign SPICe+, INC-22 and MOA/AOA digitally. Required before DIN and CIN are issued on MCA21.
MCA21 · SPICe+ · INC-22
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OCI / PIO Card Holders
OCI card holders investing in Indian property, mutual funds or companies, or making FEMA-compliant repatriation applications, often need DSC for portal-based filings.
Income Tax · RBI · FEMA
Step by Step
How the NRI DSC Process Works — 4 Steps
Entirely remote. No India visit. Done via WhatsApp and a 30-second video call.
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WhatsApp or Call Us
Tell us your country, DSC purpose and portal. We confirm the exact type, price and documents needed in 2 minutes. English, Hindi and Bengali supported.
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Share Passport + Address Proof
Send scanned passport (all pages) and overseas address proof via WhatsApp. We fill your DSC application form. No portal login needed from your side.
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30-Second Video KYC
Guided video call — we tell you exactly what to say and show on camera. Passport shown. No Aadhaar required for NRIs. Done in under 60 seconds.
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DSC Approved + Token Shipped
DSC approved in 15 minutes. USB token dispatched via DHL/FedEx to your address globally — or to your India contact for faster receipt.
📦 Global courier
Documents Required
What You Need to Apply — NRI & Foreign Directors
All documents shared via WhatsApp. No physical submission anywhere.
🇮🇳 NRI (Indian Passport)
- Indian Passport — valid, all pages scanned
- Overseas address proof (utility bill / bank statement)
- PAN Card — mandatory for Income Tax / MCA
- DIN number if applying for MCA usage
- Active overseas mobile for Video KYC
⚠️ If Aadhaar is not linked to your overseas mobile, we use passport-based KYC — no problem at all.
🌍 Foreign National / Director
- Foreign Passport — valid, all pages scanned
- Overseas address proof (utility bill / bank statement)
- DIN number (for MCA/ROC usage)
- Company name and CIN (for Indian company filings)
- Email for DSC certificate confirmation
⚠️ PAN is recommended but not mandatory for foreign nationals without Indian income.
♻️ NRI DSC Renewal
- Existing USB token (functional)
- No new documents if details unchanged
- Courier token to BBD Bagh — we renew & ship back
- Or buy new token +₹590
- Active mobile for 30-second KYC call
💡 Renewal is faster and cheaper — no new documents, just courier your token to us.
Pricing
NRI & Foreign Director DSC — All Validity Options
Prices in USD and INR. All-inclusive: DSC + GST + USB Token. Overseas courier charged at actuals.
Validity
USD (Approx)
INR + GST
All-in with Token
Apply
📦 Overseas courier charges (extra): UAE/Singapore: ~₹1,200–1,800. USA/UK/Canada: ~₹2,000–2,800. OR ship to India address — included free — collect from family/CA.
How You Receive It
Two Ways to Get Your USB Token
🇮🇳 Ship to India Address
Fastest — collect from India contact
⚡ Fastest & Free
- Token shipped to family member, CA, or business contact in India — free of charge
- Set up DSC remotely via AnyDesk / TeamViewer from your country
- Delivery within 24 hours across India
- Best option if you have an India contact or visit India soon
- Most NRI clients choose this — fastest and cheapest
🌍 Ship Directly to Your Country
DHL / FedEx / Aramex — tracked
7–10 Days
- UAE / Singapore / Saudi Arabia: 5–7 business days
- USA / UK / Canada / Australia: 7–10 business days
- Europe / Rest of World: 8–14 business days
- Tracking number provided after dispatch via WhatsApp
- Courier cost at actual: ₹1,200–2,800 depending on country
Why Choose Us
Why NRI & Foreign Clients Choose Our BBD Bagh Centre
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No India Visit — Ever
Passport-based remote Video KYC from anywhere. No embassy visit, no India trip, no office visit required at any step.
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No Aadhaar Required
NRIs and foreign nationals use passport-only KYC. Aadhaar is not needed. Any valid Indian or foreign passport accepted.
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WhatsApp-First Process
Share documents, complete KYC, track courier — all via WhatsApp. Works from any time zone, any country.
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15-Minute Approval
DSC approved within 15 minutes of Video KYC. WhatsApp confirmation sent instantly. Token dispatched same day.
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Global DHL/FedEx Courier
Token shipped worldwide via tracked premium courier. UAE, Singapore, USA, UK — every country we've handled before.
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Real CA-Licensed Office
Physical office at BBD Bagh, Kolkata. 12+ years. 50,000+ DSCs. 4.9/5 on Google. Not a website-only operation.
FAQ
NRI DSC — Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — completely. Submit passport and address proof via WhatsApp, complete a 30-second Video KYC call, and receive your USB token by courier. No India visit required at any step of the process.
No. NRIs and foreign nationals use passport-based Video KYC instead of Aadhaar OTP. Your Indian passport or foreign passport is sufficient. Aadhaar is not required.
2-year: ₹4,720 (DSC + GST) + ₹590 (token) = ₹5,310 shipped to India address. International courier: UAE/Singapore ₹1,200–1,800 extra. USA/UK ₹2,000–2,800 extra. Total with overseas delivery: ₹6,500–8,000 approximately.
Under Companies Act 2013, all directors must sign MCA e-forms (DIR-3 KYC, MGT-7, AOC-4, SPICe+) using Class 3 DSC. MCA21 portal will not accept submissions without it. This is legally mandatory.
DSC approval: 15 minutes after KYC. Token to India: 24 hours. UAE/Singapore courier: 5–7 days. USA/UK: 7–10 days. You can also use the DSC digitally immediately via remote desktop (AnyDesk) with an India contact holding the token.
Our office is open Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM IST (UAE: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM / USA EST: 12:30 AM–11:30 AM). We also schedule early morning or weekend KYC calls by prior arrangement via WhatsApp.
Yes. OCI card holders are treated as NRIs for DSC purposes. Submit your Indian passport (OCI holders typically retain Indian passport) or foreign passport along with overseas address proof. Full process applies.