Kenya · Embassy legalisation
Business Agreement Attestation for Kenya from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their business agreement for use in Kenya. 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 Kenya High Commission, New Delhi
Business agreement for Kenya: what and why
Sale and supply contracts, service agreements, joint venture agreements and MoUs signed in India often need legal effect abroad, for tenders, bank financing, registrations or court proceedings. Business agreements such as sale, supply, service, joint venture or MoU documents are executed by your company's authorised signatory.
Registering a local entity, distributor or tender bid in Africa commonly requires legalised company documents from India.
In Kenya, a legalised business agreement is typically requested for tenders and supplier registration; it is also used for joint venture or project registration and bank financing and dispute resolution.
A business agreement 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 Kenya in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Business Agreement issued in India
- Used in
- Kenya
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Kenya High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Kenya High Commission legalisation
- Translation
- English or Swahili – sometimes requested – check with the authority
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
How to get a business agreement attested for Kenya
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the business agreement and tell us who in Kenya will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
Notarisation
A notary in India verifies the signature on the business agreement 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 business agreement.
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the business agreement, which the Kenya High Commission requires before it will legalise it.
Kenya High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Kenya 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
- Board resolution authorising the signatory
- Translation, if required abroad
- Original signed agreement
- Signatory ID and company registration copies
Avoid rejection
- Attach annexures referred to in the agreement.
- Use registered legal names, not brand names.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Kenya High Commission compares names across the set.
- Make sure all pages are signed or initialled.
Business Agreement attestation for Kenya: FAQs
Does Kenya accept the apostille on an Indian business agreement?
No. Kenya is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the business agreement needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Kenya High Commission in New Delhi.
Which papers should accompany the business agreement for Kenya?
Usually: Original signed agreement; Board resolution authorising the signatory; Signatory ID and company registration copies.
Is a translation needed for Kenya?
English documents are often accepted in Kenya, but some authorities ask for English or Swahili. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
What is the process for business agreement attestation for Kenya?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Kenya High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the business agreement back to you.
How many days does it take to legalise a business agreement for Kenya?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Kenya High Commission at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the business agreement, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Does the other party need to sign in India?
No. Only signatures made in India are verified in India. The foreign party's signature is handled in their own country if required.
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Send your business agreement for Kenya
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.