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AOA Attestation for Equatorial Guinea from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Articles of Association (AOA) for use in Equatorial Guinea. 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 Equatorial Guinea Embassy, New Delhi
Articles of Association (AOA) for Equatorial Guinea: what and why
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.
Registering a local entity, distributor or tender bid in Africa commonly requires legalised company documents from India.
Companies dealing with Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Articles of Association (AOA) issued in India
- Used in
- Equatorial Guinea
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Equatorial Guinea Embassy, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Equatorial Guinea Embassy legalisation
- Translation
- Spanish or French – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
Step-by-step: Articles of Association (AOA) attestation for Equatorial Guinea
Confirm the requirement
Share the Articles of Association (AOA) and the instructions you received from Equatorial Guinea. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
Notarisation
A notary in India verifies the signature on the Articles of Association (AOA) or certifies the copy, which is the first stamp in the chain.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
The Articles of Association (AOA) 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 Articles of Association (AOA), which the Equatorial Guinea Embassy requires before it will legalise it.
Equatorial Guinea Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of Equatorial Guinea 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
- Certificate of incorporation copy
- Certified true copy of the latest AOA
- Certified Spanish or French translation, if the authority in Equatorial Guinea asks (we arrange it)
- MOA, if being legalised together
- Request letter on company letterhead
Avoid rejection
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Equatorial Guinea Embassy compares names across the set.
- Check whether a translation is required by the registry abroad.
- Use the version currently filed with the ROC.
- Bind and certify long documents.
AOA attestation for Equatorial Guinea: FAQs
Does Equatorial Guinea accept the apostille on an Indian Articles of Association (AOA)?
No. Equatorial Guinea is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the Articles of Association (AOA) needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Equatorial Guinea Embassy in New Delhi.
Do I need a Spanish translation for Equatorial Guinea?
Many authorities in Equatorial Guinea expect documents in Spanish or French. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English Articles of Association (AOA).
What is the process for Articles of Association (AOA) attestation for Equatorial Guinea?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Equatorial Guinea Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the Articles of Association (AOA) back to you.
Which papers should accompany the Articles of Association (AOA) for Equatorial Guinea?
Usually: 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 long does Articles of Association (AOA) attestation for Equatorial Guinea take?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Equatorial Guinea 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.
Other documents for Equatorial Guinea
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- Certificate of Origin Attestation for Equatorial GuineaExport & shipping
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Send your Articles of Association (AOA) for Equatorial Guinea
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.