Portugal · MEA apostille
Certificate of Incorporation Apostille for Portugal from India
Your certificate of incorporation is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Portugal. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Portugal.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille
When you need a legalised certificate of incorporation in Portugal
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.
In Portugal, a legalised certificate of incorporation is typically requested for subsidiary or branch registration; it is also used 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. Portugal accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Certificate of Incorporation issued in India
- Used in
- Portugal
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- Portuguese – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
Step-by-step: certificate of incorporation apostille for Portugal
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the certificate of incorporation and tell us who in Portugal will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
Notarisation
A notary in India verifies the signature on the certificate of incorporation or certifies the copy, which is the first stamp in the chain.
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 Portugal.
What to send us
- Certified Portuguese translation, if the authority in Portugal asks (we arrange it)
- Board resolution and MOA/AOA, if legalised together
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Printed certificate of incorporation, certified as a true copy
- Name-change certificate, if any
Avoid rejection
- 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.
- Order extra originals; many authorities keep the legalised copy.
Certificate of Incorporation apostille for Portugal: FAQs
Does Portugal need embassy attestation for an Indian certificate of incorporation?
No. Portugal accepts the MEA apostille, so the certificate of incorporation only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
How many days does it take to legalise a certificate of incorporation for Portugal?
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.
Do I need a Portuguese translation for Portugal?
Many authorities in Portugal expect documents in Portuguese. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English certificate of incorporation.
What is the process for certificate of incorporation apostille for Portugal?
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.
Can a certificate of incorporation be apostilled?
Yes, for Hague Convention countries after notarisation and chamber attestation.
What do I need to send for Portugal?
Printed certificate of incorporation, certified as a true copy; Name-change certificate, if any; Board resolution and MOA/AOA, if legalised together.
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Send your certificate of incorporation for Portugal
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.