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AOA Attestation for Sri Lanka from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Articles of Association (AOA) for use in Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka High Commission, New Delhi
Articles of Association (AOA) for Sri Lanka: 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.
Companies dealing with Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Articles of Association (AOA) issued in India
- Used in
- Sri Lanka
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Sri Lanka High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Sri Lanka High Commission legalisation
- Translation
- Sinhala or Tamil – 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) attested for Sri Lanka
Confirm the requirement
Share the Articles of Association (AOA) and the instructions you received from Sri Lanka. 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).
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the Articles of Association (AOA), which the Sri Lanka High Commission requires before it will legalise it.
Sri Lanka High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka.
What to send us
- Certified true copy of the latest AOA
- Certificate of incorporation copy
- Request letter on company letterhead
- MOA, if being legalised together
- Certified Sinhala or Tamil translation, if the authority in Sri Lanka asks (we arrange it)
Avoid rejection
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Sri Lanka High Commission compares names across the set.
- Use the version currently filed with the ROC.
- Check whether a translation is required by the registry abroad.
- Bind and certify long documents.
AOA attestation for Sri Lanka: FAQs
Does Sri Lanka accept the apostille on an Indian Articles of Association (AOA)?
No. Sri Lanka is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the Articles of Association (AOA) needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi.
Which papers should accompany the Articles of Association (AOA) for Sri Lanka?
Usually: Certified true copy of the latest AOA; Certificate of incorporation copy; MOA, if being legalised together.
Do I need a Sinhala translation for Sri Lanka?
Many authorities in Sri Lanka expect documents in Sinhala or Tamil. 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.
How long does Articles of Association (AOA) attestation for Sri Lanka take?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Sri Lanka High Commission, New Delhi. 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 Sri Lanka
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.