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AOA Apostille for Hong Kong from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Articles of Association (AOA) for use in Hong Kong. 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 apostille
Why Hong Kong 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.
Authorities, banks and business partners in Hong Kong usually ask for a legalised Articles of Association (AOA) for company or branch registration, bank account opening or verifying signing authority.
The Articles of Association (AOA) issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Hong Kong accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Articles of Association (AOA) issued in India
- Used in
- Hong Kong
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- Chinese – 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) apostille for Hong Kong
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the Articles of Association (AOA) and tell us who in Hong Kong 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 apostille
The MEA adds its apostille, which is the final step for a Hague Convention country.
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
- Certified true copy of the latest AOA
- Certified Chinese translation, if the authority in Hong Kong asks (we arrange it)
- MOA, if being legalised together
- Certificate of incorporation copy
- Request letter on company letterhead
Avoid rejection
- Check whether a translation is required by the registry abroad.
- Use the version currently filed with the ROC.
- Bind and certify long documents.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
AOA apostille for Hong Kong: FAQs
Does Hong Kong need embassy attestation for an Indian Articles of Association (AOA)?
No. Hong Kong accepts the MEA apostille, so the Articles of Association (AOA) only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
What do I need to send for Hong Kong?
Certified true copy of the latest AOA; Certificate of incorporation copy; MOA, if being legalised together.
Can the AOA be apostilled?
Yes. A notarised, chamber-attested certified copy can receive an MEA apostille for Hague countries.
How long does Articles of Association (AOA) apostille for Hong Kong take?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules 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.
Do I need a Chinese translation for Hong Kong?
Many authorities in Hong Kong expect documents in Chinese. 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) apostille for Hong Kong?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the Articles of Association (AOA) back to you.
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Send your Articles of Association (AOA) for Hong Kong
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.