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Certificate of Incorporation Apostille for Germany from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their certificate of incorporation for use in Germany. 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 apostille
Why Germany asks for a legalised certificate of incorporation
The certificate of incorporation proves that your company legally exists, with its name, CIN and date of incorporation. It is usually the first document foreign registries, banks and buyers ask for. The certificate of incorporation is issued by the Registrar of Companies through the MCA; the printed copy is certified as a true copy.
Opening a subsidiary or branch in Europe, or signing before a European notary, usually requires apostilled company documents and a certified translation.
Companies dealing with Germany are most often asked for a legalised certificate of incorporation during subsidiary or branch registration, as well as for supplier registration and tenders and bank accounts.
A certificate of incorporation issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Germany accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Germany accepts the MEA apostille. Authorities there may ask for a sworn German translation made in Germany; where a certified translation from India is accepted, we can arrange it.
Key facts
- Document
- Certificate of Incorporation issued in India
- Used in
- Germany
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- German – 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 certificate of incorporation apostilled for Germany
Confirm the requirement
Share the certificate of incorporation and the instructions you received from Germany. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
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
The certificate of incorporation 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 certificate of incorporation is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Germany.
What to send us
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certified German translation, if the authority in Germany asks (we arrange it)
- Name-change certificate, if any
- Board resolution and MOA/AOA, if legalised together
- Printed certificate of incorporation, certified as a true copy
Avoid rejection
- Order extra originals; many authorities keep the legalised copy.
- The CIN and name must match the MOA and board resolution.
- Legalise the name-change certificate too if the name has changed.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
Certificate of Incorporation apostille for Germany: FAQs
Does Germany need embassy attestation for an Indian certificate of incorporation?
No. Germany accepts the MEA apostille, so the certificate of incorporation only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
Is the e-certificate of incorporation accepted?
Yes. The printed e-certificate is certified as a true copy and notarised before the chamber and MEA stages.
Do I need a German translation for Germany?
Many authorities in Germany expect documents in German. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English certificate of incorporation.
Which papers should accompany the certificate of incorporation for Germany?
Usually: Printed certificate of incorporation, certified as a true copy; Name-change certificate, if any; Board resolution and MOA/AOA, if legalised together.
What is the process for certificate of incorporation apostille for Germany?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the certificate of incorporation back to you.
How many days does it take to legalise a certificate of incorporation for Germany?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the certificate of incorporation, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Is there anything special about Germany?
Germany accepts the MEA apostille. Authorities there may ask for a sworn German translation made in Germany; where a certified translation from India is accepted, we can arrange it.
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Send your certificate of incorporation for Germany
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.