Portugal · MEA apostille
Trade Licence Apostille for Portugal from India
Need an Indian trade or commercial licence accepted in Portugal? 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
Trade or commercial licence for Portugal: 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.
In Portugal, 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. Portugal accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Trade & Commercial Licence 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: trade or commercial licence apostille for Portugal
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the trade or commercial licence and tell us who in Portugal 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 Portugal.
What to send us
- Company registration copy
- Certified copy of the licence
- Certified Portuguese translation, if the authority in Portugal asks (we arrange it)
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Product list or annexure, if any
Avoid rejection
- 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.
- Include annexures listing products where relevant.
Trade Licence apostille for Portugal: FAQs
Does Portugal need embassy attestation for an Indian trade or commercial licence?
No. Portugal 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 Portugal?
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.
How many days does it take to legalise a trade or commercial licence 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 trade or commercial licence, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
What documents are required for trade or commercial licence apostille for Portugal?
Certified copy of the licence; Product list or annexure, if any; Company registration copy. We tell you if the authority in Portugal needs anything extra.
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 trade or commercial licence.
Can a drug manufacturing licence be legalised with the GMP certificate?
Yes. They are usually legalised together in a pharma registration dossier.
Other documents for Portugal
- IEC & Export Documents Apostille for PortugalExport & shipping
- Free Sale Certificate Apostille for PortugalPharma
- Certificate of Registration Apostille for PortugalCompany & legal
- GMP Certificate Apostille for PortugalPharma
- COPP Apostille for PortugalPharma
- Certificate of Origin Apostille for PortugalExport & shipping
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Send your trade or commercial licence 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.