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AOA Attestation for Sierra Leone from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Articles of Association (AOA) for use in Sierra Leone. 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 Sierra Leone High Commission, New Delhi
Articles of Association (AOA) for Sierra Leone: 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 Sierra Leone 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 High Commission of Sierra Leone in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Articles of Association (AOA) issued in India
- Used in
- Sierra Leone
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Sierra Leone High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the Articles of Association (AOA) and tell us who in Sierra Leone will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
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 Sierra Leone High Commission requires before it will legalise it.
Sierra Leone High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Sierra Leone in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
Back to you
The finished Articles of Association (AOA) is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Sierra Leone.
What to send us
- Certificate of incorporation copy
- MOA, if being legalised together
- Certified true copy of the latest AOA
- Request letter on company letterhead
Avoid rejection
- Bind and certify long documents.
- Check whether a translation is required by the registry abroad.
- Use the version currently filed with the ROC.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Sierra Leone High Commission compares names across the set.
AOA attestation for Sierra Leone: FAQs
Does Sierra Leone accept the apostille on an Indian Articles of Association (AOA)?
No. Sierra Leone is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the Articles of Association (AOA) needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Sierra Leone High Commission in New Delhi.
What is the process for Articles of Association (AOA) attestation for Sierra Leone?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Sierra Leone 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.
How many days does it take to legalise a Articles of Association (AOA) for Sierra Leone?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Sierra Leone 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.
Which papers should accompany the Articles of Association (AOA) for Sierra Leone?
Usually: Certified true copy of the latest AOA; Certificate of incorporation copy; MOA, if being legalised together.
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- Certificate of Origin Attestation for Sierra LeoneExport & shipping
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Send your Articles of Association (AOA) for Sierra Leone
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.