Spain · MEA apostille
AOA Apostille for Spain from India
Need an Indian Articles of Association (AOA) accepted in Spain? We handle the notary, chamber and MEA apostille for exporters and companies across India.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille
When you need a legalised Articles of Association (AOA) in Spain
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.
Opening a subsidiary or branch in Europe, or signing before a European notary, usually requires apostilled company documents and a certified translation.
Authorities, banks and business partners in Spain 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. Spain accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Spain accepts the MEA apostille. Authorities there may ask for a sworn Spanish translation made in Spain; where a certified translation from India is accepted, we can arrange it.
Key facts
- Document
- Articles of Association (AOA) issued in India
- Used in
- Spain
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- Spanish – often requested
- 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) apostilled for Spain
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the Articles of Association (AOA) and tell us who in Spain 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.
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 Spain.
What to send us
- Certified true copy of the latest AOA
- Certified Spanish translation, if the authority in Spain asks (we arrange it)
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certificate of incorporation copy
- MOA, if being legalised together
Avoid rejection
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Bind and certify long documents.
- Use the version currently filed with the ROC.
- Check whether a translation is required by the registry abroad.
AOA apostille for Spain: FAQs
Does Spain need embassy attestation for an Indian Articles of Association (AOA)?
No. Spain accepts the MEA apostille, so the Articles of Association (AOA) only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
Is there anything special about Spain?
Spain accepts the MEA apostille. Authorities there may ask for a sworn Spanish translation made in Spain; where a certified translation from India is accepted, we can arrange it.
Which papers should accompany the Articles of Association (AOA) for Spain?
Usually: Certified true copy of the latest AOA; Certificate of incorporation copy; MOA, if being legalised together.
What is the process for Articles of Association (AOA) apostille for Spain?
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.
Do I need a Spanish translation for Spain?
Many authorities in Spain expect documents in Spanish. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English Articles of Association (AOA).
How many days does it take to legalise a Articles of Association (AOA) for Spain?
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.
Can the AOA be apostilled?
Yes. A notarised, chamber-attested certified copy can receive an MEA apostille for Hague countries.
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Send your Articles of Association (AOA) for Spain
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.