Certificate Automation

Form 16 Digital Signature
Facility for Enterprises

Generate DSC-signed Form 16 effortlessly. Bulk-ready for Indian enterprises, managing everything from TRACES requests to employee inbox delivery.

Enterprise-Grade Form 16 Signing Tool

TRACES Request

Raise Form 16 ZIP requests by FY/Quarter with TXT autofill for maximum speed.

DSC PDF Generation

Apply DSC token directly to generate signed Form 16, 16A, and 12B certificates.

Bulk Distribution

Update emails via Excel and send signed PDFs directly to deductee inboxes.

ZIP Archival

Secure single ZIP download of all certificates for audit records and offline storage.

How It Works

6 Proven steps post-TDS return filing for 100% compliance.

Dashboard Navigation

Access the Deductor Dashboard and select "View & Issue TDS/TCS Certificates".

Parameter Selection

Choose Financial Year, Form Type (16/16A/27D), and Quarter for the request.

TXT Autofill & Submit

Import quarterly TXT file for instant data population and submit to TRACES.

Generate Signed PDFs

Click "Generate DSC Signed PDF" using your digital signature token instantly.

Distribute

Bulk email signed Form 16 PDFs via Excel mapping directly to employee mailboxes.

Powering Enterprise TDS Automation

Smart TXT Import

Perfect for high-volume deductors processing thousands of certificates. Eliminate manual errors with auto-population.

Native DSC Integration

Apply your USB token directly. No complex Java setups or external PDF utilities required. Legally valid in one click.

Excel-Powered Bulk Email

Export deductee list, update emails, and trigger thousands of sends. Track delivery for full audit compliance.

Batch Sign Status Live

750 of 1,000 PDFs Signed 75%

DSC Token Valid: CCA Approved

The Ultimate Tool for Enterprises

End-to-End Automation

From TRACES download to employee inbox delivery, eliminate manual hours every quarter.

100% Compliance

DSC-signed PDFs meet IT Department standards with zero penalty risk and audit-ready logs.

Enterprise Scalability

Handle unlimited certificates for large deductors with cloud reliability and multi-user team access.

Frequently Asked Questions

The ExpressTDS Form 16 digital signature module generates legally valid DSC-signed PDF certificates after TRACES ZIP download for Enterprises. The process begins post-TDS filing, where requests are raised from the dashboard, the DSC USB token is applied, and certificates are distributed via bulk email. This Form 16 signing utility ensures 100% Income Tax Act compliance with zero external dependencies.

The Form 16 digital signature feature becomes available immediately after successful TDS return filing in ExpressTDS TDS automation software. Users can navigate to the dashboard, select the relevant financial year and quarter, and raise the TRACES ZIP request with optional TXT auto-fill. Availability is typically within 24–48 hours, enabling fast issuance of Form 16 certificates for employee ITR filing.

Yes, a CCA-approved Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) via USB token is mandatory for generating digitally signed Form 16 PDFs, as required under the Income Tax Act, 2000. ExpressTDS supports both unsigned and DSC-signed PDFs with one-click token integration. While unsigned PDFs can be used for internal records, digitally signed versions ensure smooth employee ITR acceptance without verification issues.

After Form 16 PDF generation, users can export the deductee master Excel, update employee email addresses, re-import the file into ExpressTDS, and trigger bulk email dispatch. The TDS automation software automatically manages delivery tracking and bounce handling, ensuring compliant and efficient distribution of Form 16 certificates to thousands of employees.