UAE · Embassy legalisation
Business Agreement Attestation for UAE from India
Need an Indian business agreement accepted in the UAE? We handle the chamber, MEA and UAE Embassy stamps for exporters and companies across India.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA attestation
- 4 UAE Embassy, New Delhi
- 5 UAE MOFA (after arrival)
Why the UAE 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.
Setting up a branch, appointing a local agent or opening a bank account in the Middle East usually starts with a legalised set of company documents from India.
Companies dealing with the UAE 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 Embassy of the UAE in New Delhi.
After the UAE mission in India legalises the document, most UAE authorities also require attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) after arrival, which your UAE partner usually completes. Many import invoices are now attested electronically by MOFA on the importer's side, so confirm with your buyer before attesting invoices in India.
Key facts
- Document
- Business Agreement issued in India
- Used in
- The UAE
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → UAE Embassy, New Delhi → UAE MOFA (after arrival)
- Final stamp
- UAE Embassy legalisation
- Translation
- Arabic – 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 business agreement attested for the UAE
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the business agreement and tell us who in the UAE will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
Notary in India
The signatory's signature or the certified copy is notarised in India, as the chamber and MEA require for this document.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the business agreement.
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.
UAE Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of the UAE in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. Your partner then completes MOFA attestation after arrival.
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
- Original signed agreement
- Board resolution authorising the signatory
- Translation, if required abroad
- Certified Arabic translation, if the authority in the UAE asks (we arrange it)
- Signatory ID and company registration copies
Avoid rejection
- Make sure all pages are signed or initialled.
- 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 UAE Embassy compares names across the set.
Business Agreement attestation for the UAE: FAQs
Does the UAE accept the apostille on an Indian business agreement?
No. The UAE is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the business agreement needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the UAE Embassy in New Delhi.
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.
Which papers should accompany the business agreement for the UAE?
Usually: Original signed agreement; Board resolution authorising the signatory; Signatory ID and company registration copies.
Do I need an Arabic translation for the UAE?
Many authorities in the UAE expect documents in Arabic. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English business agreement.
Is there anything special about the UAE?
After the UAE mission in India legalises the document, most UAE authorities also require attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) after arrival, which your UAE partner usually completes. Many import invoices are now attested electronically by MOFA on the importer's side, so confirm with your buyer before attesting invoices in India.
How many days does it take to legalise a business agreement for the UAE?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the UAE Embassy at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the business agreement, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
What is the process for business agreement attestation for the UAE?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → UAE Embassy, New Delhi → UAE MOFA (after arrival). We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the business agreement back to you.
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Send your business agreement for the UAE
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.