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AOA Attestation for Nigeria from India
Your Articles of Association (AOA) is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Nigeria. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Nigeria.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA attestation
- 4 Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi
When you need a legalised Articles of Association (AOA) in Nigeria
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.
In Nigeria, a legalised Articles of Association (AOA) is typically requested for company or branch registration; it is also used 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 High Commission of Nigeria in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Articles of Association (AOA) issued in India
- Used in
- Nigeria
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Nigeria High Commission legalisation
- Translation
- English – usually not needed
- 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 Nigeria
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the Articles of Association (AOA) and any list your buyer or authority in Nigeria gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
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
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the Articles of Association (AOA).
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the Articles of Association (AOA), which the Nigeria High Commission requires before it will legalise it.
Nigeria High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Nigeria 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 whether a translation is required by the registry abroad.
- Bind and certify long documents.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Nigeria High Commission compares names across the set.
AOA attestation for Nigeria: FAQs
Does Nigeria accept the apostille on an Indian Articles of Association (AOA)?
No. Nigeria is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the Articles of Association (AOA) needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi.
How long does Articles of Association (AOA) attestation for Nigeria take?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Nigeria 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.
What is the process for Articles of Association (AOA) attestation for Nigeria?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the Articles of Association (AOA) back to you.
Can the AOA be apostilled?
Yes. A notarised, chamber-attested certified copy can receive an MEA apostille for Hague countries.
What do I need to send for Nigeria?
Certified true copy of the latest AOA; Certificate of incorporation copy; MOA, if being legalised together.
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Send your Articles of Association (AOA) for Nigeria
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.