Nigeria · Embassy legalisation
Business Agreement Attestation for Nigeria from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their business agreement for use in Nigeria. 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 Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi
Why Nigeria asks for a legalised business agreement
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.
Companies dealing with Nigeria are most often asked for a legalised business agreement during tenders and supplier registration, as well as 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 Nigeria in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Business Agreement issued in India
- Used in
- Nigeria
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Nigeria 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
Step-by-step: business agreement attestation for Nigeria
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the business agreement and any list your buyer or authority in Nigeria gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
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 Nigeria High Commission requires before it will legalise it.
Nigeria High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Nigeria in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
Back to you
The finished business agreement is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Nigeria.
What to send us
- Original signed agreement
- Board resolution authorising the signatory
- Translation, if required abroad
- Signatory ID and company registration copies
Avoid rejection
- Make sure all pages are signed or initialled.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Nigeria High Commission compares names across the set.
- Use registered legal names, not brand names.
- Attach annexures referred to in the agreement.
Business Agreement attestation for Nigeria: FAQs
Does Nigeria accept the apostille on an Indian business agreement?
No. Nigeria is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the business agreement needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi.
Can an MoU be legalised?
Yes. A signed MoU follows the same notary, chamber, MEA and embassy or apostille route as any business agreement.
What is the process for business agreement attestation for Nigeria?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Nigeria 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.
Which papers should accompany the business agreement for Nigeria?
Usually: Original signed agreement; Board resolution authorising the signatory; Signatory ID and company registration copies.
Other documents for Nigeria
- Board Resolution Attestation for NigeriaCompany & legal
- Shareholding Agreement Attestation for NigeriaCompany & legal
- Agency Agreement Attestation for NigeriaCompany & legal
- Power of Attorney Attestation for NigeriaCompany & legal
- COPP Attestation for NigeriaPharma
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for NigeriaExport & shipping
All commercial documents for Nigeria → · Business Agreement for every country →
Business Agreement for nearby countries
Business Agreement Attestation for ChadEmbassy legalisation
Business Agreement Attestation for DjiboutiEmbassy legalisation
Business Agreement Attestation for ZambiaEmbassy legalisation
Business Agreement Attestation for EritreaEmbassy legalisation
Business Agreement Attestation for BeninEmbassy legalisation
Business Agreement Attestation for GuineaEmbassy legalisation
Send your business agreement for Nigeria
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.