Kenya · Embassy legalisation
Trade Licence Attestation for Kenya from India
Need an Indian trade or commercial licence accepted in Kenya? We handle the chamber, MEA and Kenya High Commission stamps for exporters and companies across India.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA attestation
- 4 Kenya High Commission, New Delhi
Why Kenya asks for a legalised trade or commercial licence
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.
Tender authorities and importers in Africa frequently ask Indian suppliers for legalised licences and registration certificates.
In Kenya, 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, then by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and finally legalised by the High Commission of Kenya in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Trade & Commercial Licence issued in India
- Used in
- Kenya
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Kenya High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Kenya High Commission legalisation
- Translation
- English or Swahili – sometimes requested – check with the authority
- 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 attestation for Kenya
Confirm the requirement
Share the trade or commercial licence and the instructions you received from Kenya. 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
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the trade or commercial licence.
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.
Kenya High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Kenya in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
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
- Product list or annexure, if any
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certified copy of the licence
- Company registration copy
Avoid rejection
- Legalise the current, valid licence and its latest renewal.
- The address must match the plant address on other documents.
- Include annexures listing products where relevant.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Kenya High Commission compares names across the set.
Trade Licence attestation for Kenya: FAQs
Does Kenya accept the apostille on an Indian trade or commercial licence?
No. Kenya is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the trade or commercial licence needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Kenya High Commission in New Delhi.
Is a translation needed for Kenya?
English documents are often accepted in Kenya, but some authorities ask for English or Swahili. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
What is the timeline for trade or commercial licence attestation for Kenya?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Kenya High Commission 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.
Can a drug manufacturing licence be legalised with the GMP certificate?
Yes. They are usually legalised together in a pharma registration dossier.
What documents are required for trade or commercial licence attestation for Kenya?
Certified copy of the licence; Product list or annexure, if any; Company registration copy. We tell you if the authority in Kenya needs anything extra.
What is the process for trade or commercial licence attestation for Kenya?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Kenya High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the trade or commercial licence back to you.
Other documents for Kenya
- IEC & Export Documents Attestation for KenyaExport & shipping
- Free Sale Certificate Attestation for KenyaPharma
- GMP Certificate Attestation for KenyaPharma
- Certificate of Registration Attestation for KenyaCompany & legal
- COPP Attestation for KenyaPharma
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for KenyaExport & shipping
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Send your trade or commercial licence for Kenya
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.