Bhutan · Embassy legalisation
AOA Attestation for Bhutan from India
Your Articles of Association (AOA) is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Bhutan. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Bhutan.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA attestation
- 4 Bhutan Embassy, New Delhi
Why Bhutan asks for a legalised Articles of Association (AOA)
The Articles of Association set out how your company is run: directors' powers, meetings, share transfers and signing authority. Foreign registries and banks read it to understand who can bind the company. The AOA is filed with the Registrar of Companies; the copy legalised is certified as a true copy by a director or company secretary.
Companies entering Asian markets usually need legalised incorporation and authority documents to register a subsidiary, office or local partner.
Companies dealing with Bhutan are most often asked for a legalised Articles of Association (AOA) during company or branch registration, as well as for bank account opening and verifying signing authority.
The Articles of Association (AOA) 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 Embassy of Bhutan in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Articles of Association (AOA) issued in India
- Used in
- Bhutan
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Bhutan Embassy, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Bhutan Embassy legalisation
- Translation
- Dzongkha – 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
How to get a Articles of Association (AOA) attested for Bhutan
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the Articles of Association (AOA) and tell us who in Bhutan will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
Notary in India
The signatory's signature or the certified copy is notarised in India, as the chamber and MEA require for this document.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the Articles of Association (AOA).
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.
Bhutan Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of Bhutan 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
- MOA, if being legalised together
- Certificate of incorporation copy
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certified true copy of the latest AOA
Avoid rejection
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Bhutan Embassy compares names across the set.
- Bind and certify long documents.
- Use the version currently filed with the ROC.
- Check whether a translation is required by the registry abroad.
AOA attestation for Bhutan: FAQs
Does Bhutan accept the apostille on an Indian Articles of Association (AOA)?
No. Bhutan is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the Articles of Association (AOA) needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Bhutan Embassy in New Delhi.
What do I need to send for Bhutan?
Certified true copy of the latest AOA; Certificate of incorporation copy; MOA, if being legalised together.
Why do authorities abroad ask for the AOA?
It shows who has authority to sign for your company and how decisions are made.
How many days does it take to legalise a Articles of Association (AOA) for Bhutan?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Bhutan Embassy at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the Articles of Association (AOA), and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
What is the process for Articles of Association (AOA) attestation for Bhutan?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Bhutan Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the Articles of Association (AOA) back to you.
Is a translation needed for Bhutan?
English documents are often accepted in Bhutan, but some authorities ask for Dzongkha. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
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Send your Articles of Association (AOA) for Bhutan
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.