Philippines · MEA apostille
Trade Licence Apostille for Philippines from India
Need an Indian trade or commercial licence accepted in the Philippines? We handle the notary, chamber and MEA apostille for exporters and companies across India.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille
Why the Philippines 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.
Distributors and regulators in Asia often ask for legalised licences and registrations when approving a new Indian supplier.
Authorities, banks and business partners in the Philippines 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. The Philippines accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Trade & Commercial Licence issued in India
- Used in
- The Philippines
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- English or Filipino – 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
How to get a trade or commercial licence apostilled for the Philippines
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the trade or commercial licence and tell us who in the Philippines will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
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
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 the Philippines.
What to send us
- Company registration copy
- Product list or annexure, if any
- Certified copy of the licence
- Request letter on company letterhead
Avoid rejection
- The address must match the plant address on other documents.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Legalise the current, valid licence and its latest renewal.
- Include annexures listing products where relevant.
Trade Licence apostille for the Philippines: FAQs
Does the Philippines need embassy attestation for an Indian trade or commercial licence?
No. The Philippines accepts the MEA apostille, so the trade or commercial licence only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
What is the process for trade or commercial licence apostille for the Philippines?
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.
What documents are required for trade or commercial licence apostille for the Philippines?
Certified copy of the licence; Product list or annexure, if any; Company registration copy. We tell you if the authority in the Philippines needs anything extra.
How long does trade or commercial licence apostille for the Philippines 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.
Can a drug manufacturing licence be legalised with the GMP certificate?
Yes. They are usually legalised together in a pharma registration dossier.
Is a translation needed for the Philippines?
English documents are often accepted in the Philippines, but some authorities ask for English or Filipino. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
Other documents for the Philippines
- IEC & Export Documents Apostille for PhilippinesExport & shipping
- Certificate of Registration Apostille for PhilippinesCompany & legal
- GMP Certificate Apostille for PhilippinesPharma
- Free Sale Certificate Apostille for PhilippinesPharma
- COPP Apostille for PhilippinesPharma
- Certificate of Origin Apostille for PhilippinesExport & shipping
All commercial documents for the Philippines → · Trade & Commercial Licence for every country →
Trade Licence for nearby countries
Send your trade or commercial licence for the Philippines
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.