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Trade Licence Apostille for France from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their trade or commercial licence for use in France. 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
Trade or commercial licence for France: what and why
Licences prove that your business is allowed to manufacture or trade a product: municipal trade licences, factory licences, drug manufacturing licences, FSSAI licences and similar permits. Trade, factory, manufacturing, drug and FSSAI licences are issued by municipal, state or central authorities depending on the activity.
European partners sometimes ask for apostilled licences and registrations as part of supplier due diligence.
Authorities, banks and business partners in France usually ask for a legalised trade or commercial licence for product registration by regulators, plant or supplier approval or tenders.
A trade or commercial licence issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. France accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
France accepts the MEA apostille. Authorities there may ask for a sworn French translation made in France; where a certified translation from India is accepted, we can arrange it.
Key facts
- Document
- Trade & Commercial Licence issued in India
- Used in
- France
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- French – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
Step-by-step: trade or commercial licence apostille for France
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the trade or commercial licence and any list your buyer or authority in France gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Notarisation
A notary in India verifies the signature on the trade or commercial licence 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 trade or commercial licence.
MEA apostille
The MEA adds its apostille, which is the final step for a Hague Convention country.
Back to you
The finished trade or commercial licence is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in France.
What to send us
- Company registration copy
- Certified French translation, if the authority in France asks (we arrange it)
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certified copy of the licence
- Product list or annexure, if any
Avoid rejection
- Include annexures listing products where relevant.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- The address must match the plant address on other documents.
- Legalise the current, valid licence and its latest renewal.
Trade Licence apostille for France: FAQs
Does France need embassy attestation for an Indian trade or commercial licence?
No. France accepts the MEA apostille, so the trade or commercial licence only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
Is there anything special about France?
France accepts the MEA apostille. Authorities there may ask for a sworn French translation made in France; where a certified translation from India is accepted, we can arrange it.
Which papers should accompany the trade or commercial licence for France?
Usually: Certified copy of the licence; Product list or annexure, if any; Company registration copy.
What is the process for trade or commercial licence apostille for France?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the trade or commercial licence back to you.
Do I need a French translation for France?
Many authorities in France expect documents in French. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English trade or commercial licence.
How long does trade or commercial licence apostille for France take?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the trade or commercial licence, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Which licences can be legalised?
Trade, factory, manufacturing, drug, FSSAI and similar licences can be legalised as certified copies.
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Send your trade or commercial licence for France
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.