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Agency Agreement Attestation for Kenya from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their agency agreement for use in Kenya. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA attestation
- 4 Kenya High Commission, New Delhi
Agency agreement for Kenya: what and why
An agency or distribution agreement appoints a local company abroad to import, register or sell your products. Many countries require it to be registered with a ministry before the agent can act, and they accept it only once legalised. The agency or distribution agreement is executed between your Indian company and the foreign agent, signed by your authorised signatory.
Registering a local entity, distributor or tender bid in Africa commonly requires legalised company documents from India.
In Kenya, a legalised agency agreement is typically requested for registering a commercial agent or distributor; it is also used for product registration by the local agent and exclusive territory appointments.
A agency agreement issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, then by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and finally legalised by the High Commission of Kenya in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Agency Agreement issued in India
- Used in
- Kenya
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Kenya High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Kenya High Commission legalisation
- Translation
- English or Swahili – sometimes requested – check with the authority
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
The Kenya process for an Indian agency agreement
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the agency agreement and any list your buyer or authority in Kenya gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Notarisation
A notary in India verifies the signature on the agency agreement or certifies the copy, which is the first stamp in the chain.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
The agency agreement is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, which checks your company's details and the signatory before stamping it.
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the agency agreement, which the Kenya High Commission requires before it will legalise it.
Kenya High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Kenya in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
Tracked return
We courier the legalised document back by Blue Dart or another tracked courier, or you collect it from our Delhi office.
What to send us
- Board resolution authorising the signatory
- Original signed agency or distribution agreement
- Company registration copies
- Translation, if the ministry abroad requires it
Avoid rejection
- Sign every page; some embassies reject agreements initialled only on the last page.
- Use the exact registered names of both parties.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Kenya High Commission compares names across the set.
- Check whether the agent must sign before or after legalisation.
Agency Agreement attestation for Kenya: FAQs
Does Kenya accept the apostille on an Indian agency agreement?
No. Kenya is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the agency agreement needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Kenya High Commission in New Delhi.
Can the agreement be bilingual?
Yes. Bilingual agreements, for example English and Arabic, are common and can be legalised as one document.
What documents are required for agency agreement attestation for Kenya?
Original signed agency or distribution agreement; Board resolution authorising the signatory; Company registration copies. We tell you if the authority in Kenya needs anything extra.
Is a translation needed for Kenya?
English documents are often accepted in Kenya, but some authorities ask for English or Swahili. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
What is the process for agency agreement attestation for Kenya?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Kenya High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the agency agreement back to you.
How long does agency agreement attestation for Kenya take?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Kenya High Commission at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the agency agreement, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
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Send your agency agreement for Kenya
Send the document list and destination country on WhatsApp. We reply with the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Office: C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096, India. Drop off in Delhi NCR or courier from any city in India; documents return by Blue Dart or another tracked courier.