Germany · MEA apostille
Trade Licence Apostille for Germany from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their trade or commercial licence 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
When you need a legalised trade or commercial licence in Germany
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.
In Germany, a legalised trade or commercial licence is typically requested for product registration by regulators; it is also used for plant or supplier approval and tenders.
A trade or commercial licence 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
- Trade & Commercial Licence 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 trade or commercial licence apostilled for Germany
Confirm the requirement
Share the trade or commercial licence and the instructions you received from Germany. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
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
The trade or commercial licence 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 trade or commercial licence is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Germany.
What to send us
- Certified copy of the licence
- Certified German translation, if the authority in Germany asks (we arrange it)
- Company registration copy
- Product list or annexure, if any
- Request letter on company letterhead
Avoid rejection
- The address must match the plant address on other documents.
- Legalise the current, valid licence and its latest renewal.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Include annexures listing products where relevant.
Trade Licence apostille for Germany: FAQs
Does Germany need embassy attestation for an Indian trade or commercial licence?
No. Germany accepts the MEA apostille, so the trade or commercial licence only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
Which licences can be legalised?
Trade, factory, manufacturing, drug, FSSAI and similar licences can be legalised as certified copies.
What is the timeline for trade or commercial licence apostille 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 trade or commercial licence, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
What documents are required for trade or commercial licence apostille for Germany?
Certified copy of the licence; Product list or annexure, if any; Company registration copy. We tell you if the authority in Germany needs anything extra.
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 trade or commercial licence.
What is the process for trade or commercial licence apostille for Germany?
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.
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 trade or commercial licence 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.