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AOA Attestation for Malaysia from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Articles of Association (AOA) for use in Malaysia. 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 Malaysia High Commission, New Delhi
Articles of Association (AOA) for Malaysia: 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.
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 Malaysia 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, then by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and finally legalised by the High Commission of Malaysia in New Delhi.
Malaysia is not an apostille country, so commercial documents need Malaysia High Commission legalisation after MEA attestation.
Key facts
- Document
- Articles of Association (AOA) issued in India
- Used in
- Malaysia
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Malaysia High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Malaysia High Commission legalisation
- Translation
- Malay – 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 Malaysia process for an Indian Articles of Association (AOA)
Confirm the requirement
Share the Articles of Association (AOA) and the instructions you received from Malaysia. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
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.
Malaysia High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Malaysia 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
- Certified true copy of the latest AOA
- Request letter on company letterhead
- MOA, if being legalised together
- Certificate of incorporation copy
Avoid rejection
- Use the version currently filed with the ROC.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Malaysia High Commission compares names across the set.
- Bind and certify long documents.
- Check whether a translation is required by the registry abroad.
AOA attestation for Malaysia: FAQs
Does Malaysia accept the apostille on an Indian Articles of Association (AOA)?
No. Malaysia is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the Articles of Association (AOA) needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Malaysia High Commission in New Delhi.
Is a translation needed for Malaysia?
English documents are often accepted in Malaysia, but some authorities ask for Malay. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
Which papers should accompany the Articles of Association (AOA) for Malaysia?
Usually: Certified true copy of the latest AOA; Certificate of incorporation copy; MOA, if being legalised together.
How many days does it take to legalise a Articles of Association (AOA) for Malaysia?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Malaysia High Commission 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.
Is there anything special about Malaysia?
Malaysia is not an apostille country, so commercial documents need Malaysia High Commission legalisation after MEA attestation.
What is the process for Articles of Association (AOA) attestation for Malaysia?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Malaysia High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the Articles of Association (AOA) back to you.
Why do authorities abroad ask for the AOA?
It shows who has authority to sign for your company and how decisions are made.
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Send your Articles of Association (AOA) for Malaysia
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.