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AOA Apostille for South Korea from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Articles of Association (AOA) for use in South Korea. 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 South Korea 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.
In South Korea, 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 and then apostilled by the MEA. South Korea accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Articles of Association (AOA) issued in India
- Used in
- South Korea
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- Korean – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
The South Korea process for an Indian Articles of Association (AOA)
Confirm the requirement
Share the Articles of Association (AOA) and the instructions you received from South Korea. 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
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.
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 South Korea.
What to send us
- Certified true copy of the latest AOA
- Certificate of incorporation copy
- Certified Korean translation, if the authority in South Korea asks (we arrange it)
- MOA, if being legalised together
- 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.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
AOA apostille for South Korea: FAQs
Does South Korea need embassy attestation for an Indian Articles of Association (AOA)?
No. South Korea accepts the MEA apostille, so the Articles of Association (AOA) only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
Which papers should accompany the Articles of Association (AOA) for South Korea?
Usually: Certified true copy of the latest AOA; Certificate of incorporation copy; MOA, if being legalised together.
Do I need a Korean translation for South Korea?
Many authorities in South Korea expect documents in Korean. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English Articles of Association (AOA).
Why do authorities abroad ask for the AOA?
It shows who has authority to sign for your company and how decisions are made.
What is the timeline for Articles of Association (AOA) apostille for South Korea?
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.
What is the process for Articles of Association (AOA) apostille for South Korea?
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 South Korea
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.